Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 30 damage plus 10 more damage; if tails, this attack does 30 damage and Nidoking does 10 damage to itself.
The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned. It now takes 20 Poison damage instead of 10 after each player's turn (even if it was already Poisoned).
Legendary Collection was released in 2002. Legendary Collection is grouped under the Other era.
The checklist contains 110 cards, placing it in a mid-size expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 24 years old and fits a legacy-era profile.
Nidoking (#31) is one of the Rare prints in this expansion.
Nidoking is a Legendary Collection card from the 2002 release window. The printed flavor text states: "Uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break its prey's bones." Its card type is Pokémon.
The rarity label is Rare. Printed HP is 90.
Energy typing is Grass. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print.
As an evolution, Nidoking develops from Nidorino. Notable move text references "Thrash" and "Toxic".
Nidoking (Legendary Collection) is presently valued at about $12.38 in raw condition. Its 7-day movement is largely flat at 0.0%.
Relative to the last 30 days, value is near baseline at $12.38. The 90-day window shows a floor near $11.11 and a peak around $12.43 (11% total spread), which maps to low-volatility movement.
The listed rarity for this print is Rare.
Other Nidoking printings create a useful comparison set for Nidoking. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 5 distinct sets.
In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.27 and $22.54 (8248% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($5.38), this card is +130%.
Notable alternatives include Nidoking #45 (Evolutions) at $1.55, Nidoking #45 (Steam Siege) at $0.59, Nidoking #174 (151) at $22.54, and Nidoking #34 (151) at $0.27.
Current valuation lens: We observe a 0.0% shift this week, which points toward price consolidation rather than immediate volatility. Observed 90-day bounds of $11.11 and $12.43 create a 11% band, matching a low-volatility profile.
Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($12.38). Graded context points to a substantial premium curve, with PSA 10 at +5147% above raw pricing.
PSA 9 is currently around $66.11, while PSA 10 is $649.61.
