Team Rocket's Nidoking ex #216

Team Rocket's Nidoking ex, card number 216/182 from the Destined Rivals set, is a highly notable secret rare Ultra Rare card. Its status as a secret rare, indicated by a card number exceeding the set's standard count, signifies a lower pull rate and contributes significantly to its desirability among collectors. The "Team Rocket's" prefix is a distinctive callback to earlier Pokémon TCG sets, adding a layer of thematic appeal and historical significance to this modern "ex" card.

As a Stage 2 Darkness type Pokémon ex with 330 HP, this Nidoking ex introduces a powerful presence to battles, though its Knock Out awards the opponent two Prize cards. Its signature attack, Tainted Horn, inflicts a potent Poison condition, causing 8 damage counters to be placed on the opponent's Active Pokémon during Pokémon Checkup instead of the usual 1. The card's artwork, created by 5ban Graphics, features their signature digital illustration style, further enhancing its visual impact.

The "Drill Pokémon" is depicted in a manner that evokes its Pokédex description: "It uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey's bones." This detail, combined with the unique "Team Rocket's" branding and the card's formidable mechanics, makes this Nidoking ex a stand-out piece in the Scarlet & Violet series.