Question 1

What is the current market value of Nidoqueen #42?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Nidoqueen in Plasma Freeze at roughly $1.28. Compared with last week, pricing is 2.7% higher. It now sits 6.4% above its 30-day average of $1.20. Its 90-day trading band runs between $0.96 and $1.28, producing a 25% range and moderate-volatility behavior. 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 direction is upward at 2.7%; current pricing is 33% above the 90-day floor. Observed 90-day bounds of $0.96 and $1.28 create a 25% band, matching a moderate-volatility profile. Current value is 6.4% above its 30-day reference ($1.20). This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.

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. It requires 3 energy to retreat. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Nidoqueen cards available?

Accepted Answer

Nidoqueen sits within a broader pool of Nidoqueen variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 5 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.17-$7.66, a 4406% band. Against the sample mean of $2.21, this card is -42%. Notable alternatives include Nidoqueen #31 (151) at $0.17, Nidoqueen #56 (Team Up) at $0.67, Nidoqueen #SM160 (SM Black Star Promos) at $7.66, and Nidoqueen #68 (Primal Clash) at $0.43.

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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