Giovanni's Nidoking #7/132
Pokemon card from Gym Challenge · released 2000-10-16
Giovanni's Nidoking is a Rare Holo Grass-type Stage 2 Pokemon card, number 7/132 of the Gym Challenge set (released 2000-10-16), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. Its highest TCGplayer market price is ~$217.57 for the 1st Edition Holofoil finish, updated 2026-06-14.
Prices by finish
| Finish | Market price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Edition Holofoil | $217.57 | $249.99 | $700.00 | TCGplayer ↗ |
| Unlimited Holofoil | $72.92 | $57.68 | $78.42 | TCGplayer ↗ |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, updated 2026-06-14 — not appraisals. Condition and grading change real-world value.
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Card details
| Set | Gym Challenge |
| Number | 7/132 |
| Rarity | Rare Holo |
| Type | Grass |
| HP | 120 |
| Stage | Stage 2 — evolves from Nidorino |
| Artist | Ken Sugimori |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | 1st Edition Holofoil · Unlimited Holofoil |
Attacks & abilities
IntimidateIf the Defending Pokémon's maximum HP is 50 or less, it can't attack Giovanni's Nidoking during your opponent's next turn. (Benching or evolving either Pokémon ends this effect.)
Tumbling Attack40Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 40 damage plus 30 more damage; if tails, this attack does 40 damage.
Weakness: Psychic ×2 · Retreat cost: 3
More Gym Challenge cards
All Nidoking cards · Gym Challenge price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated 2026-06-14; prices via TCGplayer via TCGCSV, updated 2026-06-14. Not official values.