Nidoking 58 / 116 Pokemon Card from Plasma Freeze Set
Nidoking is a Stage 2 Fighting-type Pokémon with 140 HP. The card was illustrated by Shin Nagasawa and is part of the Plasma Freeze set from the Black & White…
- Set: Plasma Freeze
- Number: 58/116
- Rarity: Rare
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About the Nidoking Pokémon Card
Nidoking is a Fighting-type Pokémon card with 140 HP from the Plasma Freeze set, part of the Black & White series. It carries the collector number 58/116 and is classified as Rare. The Plasma Freeze set was released on May 8, 2013.
The card includes the flavor text: “One swing of its mighty tail can snap a telephone pole as if it were a matchstick.”.
Nidoking Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Nidoking
Card number: 58/116
Set: Plasma Freeze
Series: Black & White
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Stage 2
Type: Fighting
HP: 140
Artist: Shin Nagasawa
Release date: May 8, 2013
National Pokédex number: 34
Why Collect the Nidoking Pokémon Card?
Nidoking is a solid addition to the Plasma Freeze set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Nidoking Pokémon Card
Nidoking was illustrated by Shin Nagasawa.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Nidoking Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Nidoking is about
For context, the Plasma Freeze set has a median card value near $4.00 and an average near $35.37, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +113% over the last 7 days and +184% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Plasma Freeze set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Nidoking Pokémon Card
Whether Nidoking is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
How Rare Is the Nidoking Pokémon Card?
Rare cards like Nidoking are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Other Printings of Nidoking
Nidoking appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Aquapolis 150 (around $600), Aquapolis H18 (around