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Giovanni's Nidoking
Wizards of the Coast•2000
$75.94Market Price
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Giovanni's Nidoking Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Giovanni's Nidoking is one of the standout holo rares from Gym Challenge, the seventh main English Pokémon TCG expansion, a set built around Kanto Gym Leaders and released on October 16, 2000.
Artist
This card feels especially authentic to early Pokémon history because its artwork was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the original character designer whose style defines the Wizards-era Gym cards.
In-Game
The pairing is perfect flavor: Giovanni is the secret Viridian Gym Leader and Team Rocket boss in the games, while Nidoking is a Generation I powerhouse that evolves from Nidorino with a Moon Stone.
Cultural Impact
Nidoking is officially the 'Drill Pokémon,' and its aggressive, armored design makes it a natural fit for Giovanni's ruthless boss persona, giving this card a stronger character match than many trainer-owned Pokémon in the era.
Card History
Giovanni’s mystique was already being built in the anime from his debut in 'Battle Aboard the St. Anne,' which helps trainer-owned cards like this one feel tied to Pokémon’s bigger villain mythology rather than just battle mechanics.
Card Reference
About Giovanni's Nidoking
Giovanni's Nidoking is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Gym Challenge set, card number 7. This card has a Holo Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2000. The current market price is $75.94, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Gym Challenge
- Card Number
- #7
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Release Year
- 2000
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Giovanni's Nidoking?
The current market price of Giovanni's Nidoking is $75.94. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Giovanni's Nidoking from?
Giovanni's Nidoking is from the Pokemon Gym Challenge set, card number 7, released in 2000.
Is Giovanni's Nidoking worth grading?
Whether Giovanni's Nidoking is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Giovanni's Nidoking?
You can buy or sell Giovanni's Nidoking on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.