Question 1

What is the current market value of Nidoqueen #42?

Accepted Answer

Nidoqueen from Plasma Freeze is currently trading around $1.36. Compared with last week, pricing is 6.2% lower. It is currently 5.4% below the 30-day average of $1.44. The 90-day window shows a floor near $1.29 and a peak around $1.50 (15% total spread), which maps to low-volatility movement. The listed rarity for this print is Rare.

Question 2

Is Nidoqueen #42 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Recent pricing has softened by 6.2% over 7 days, with the card now 9% below its 90-day high. With a 15% 90-day spread ($1.29-$1.50), this card currently tracks as low-volatility. Versus the 30-day average ($1.44), the card is trading 5.4% lower. No consistent graded benchmark is available in this snapshot, so condition-adjusted pricing should be reviewed with active listings.

Question 3

What is Nidoqueen #42 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Nidoqueen is a Plasma Freeze card from the 2013 release window. The printed flavor text states: "Its entire body is armored with hard scales. It will protect the young in its burrow with its life." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare. Printed HP is 130. Energy typing is Psychic. As an evolution, Nidoqueen develops from Nidorina. Attack line includes "Poison Horn" and "Double Stomp". It is weak to Psychic type energy. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Nidoqueen cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Nidoqueen often benchmark it against other Nidoqueen cards. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 5 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.85 to $278.03 (32609% spread). The current card sits -98% versus the sampled alternative average of $61.32. Notable alternatives include Nidoqueen #23 (Jungle) at $27.96, Nidoqueen #7 (Jungle) at $27.96, Nidoqueen #12 (Base Set 2) at $23.98, and Nidoqueen #32 (Legendary Collection) at $9.15.

Question 5

What set is Nidoqueen #42 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Plasma Freeze entered circulation in 2013. It belongs to the Black & White series. With 122 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 13 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Within this set, Nidoqueen is card number 42 with a Rare designation.

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