Nidoking and Nidoqueen Rental Deck Strategy Guide and Card List

The Nidoking and Nidoqueen Deck is a High Damage Deck featuring Nidoking and Nidoqueen from the Genetic Apex Set in Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket (PTCG Pocket). Read on for the complete list of cards in this deck, basic information on the deck, how to play the deck, and optimal matchups for it!

Nidoking and Nidoqueen Deck Guide

Deck Evaluation

Ace Pokemon						Tier Ranking
Nidoqueen Genetic Apex (A1)			Nidoking Genetic Apex (A1)
						Energy Type(s)
						F2P Friendly?
						✔️
						Deck Difficulty
						★★★
Deck Strengths
Stage 2 Pokemon in the deck are synergistic Difficult to stop once set up High supporting Trainer Card count
Deck Weaknesses
May be hard to consistently set up both Nidoqueen and Nidoking in battle Needs to evolve into Nidoqueen and Nidoking to be effective

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List of Cards

Nidoking and Nidoqueen Deck List
Pokemon Cards
Nidoran F ×2				Nidorina ×2				Nidoqueen ×2				Nidoran M ×2
Nidorino ×2				Nidoking ×2				Kangaskhan ×1				Tauros ×1
Trainer Cards
Potion ×				X Speed ×1				Poke Ball ×2				Professor's Research ×2

Deck Building Guide

How to Play Nidoking and Nidoqueen Deck

How to Play Nidoking and Nidoqueen Deck
Core Combos and Interactions Starting Hand Deck Strategies Game Phases

Nidoking and Nidoqueen Deck Core Combos and Interactions

Combo Card 1	Combo Card 2	Description
Nidoqueen	Nidoking	・Nidoqueen gains a damage increase when Nidoking is Benched. ・Nidoqueen can take multiple points once loaded with multiple Energy. ・Can score multiple KOs once setup is completed.

Best Starting Hand

Best Starting Hand

Having both Nidoran Male and Female early on can allow you to start building towards evolving them into Nidoking and Nidoqueen respectively.

Kangaskhan and a Potion Support Card are great early game cards, with Kangaskhan's high HP, and low energy cost attack allows you to buy more time towards evolving your Aces.

Other Good Starting Cards

Recommended Starting Hand

Having the full evolution line of either Nidoking or Nidoqueen allows you to evolve them quickly, while cards like Pokeball and Professor's Research can help you acquire the other cards needed to complete your setup.

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Nidoking and Nidoqueen Deck Strategies

Nidoking and Nidoqueen Deck Strategies
Kangaskhan Stall Nidoking and Nidoqueen Offense

Strategy 1: Kangaskhan Stall

Kangaskhan Stall

Starting with Kangaskhan gives you enough time to stall while you stack energy and evolve your Nidorans. Use Potion to heal your Kangaskhan to buy more time as you slowly build up into Nidoking and Nidoqueen!

Strategy 2: Nidoking and Nidoqueen Offense

Kangaskhan Stall

Once Nidoking and Nidoqueen are set up, retreat Kangaskhan (or allow it to be defeated) and ramp up multiple points with Nidoqueen's Lovestrike

Game Phases

Early Game

Key Card(s) Required
Step	Description
1	Start with Kangaskhan to stall for time.
2	Bench Nidoran and dig for evolutions using Professor's Research.

Mid-Game

Key Card(s) Required
Step	Description
1	Evolve Nidoran into Nidorina, while applying pressure with Kangaskhan's Dizzy Punch.
2	Bench Nidoran M and slowly build up into evolving to Nidoking.

Late Game

Key Card(s) Required
1	Retreat Kangaskhan and sweep with Nidoqueen.
2	Use Potion when necessary to keep Nidoqueen healthy.

Nidoking and Nidoqueen Deck Best and Worst Matchups

Best Matchups

Deck	Commentary
Mewtwo ex Decks	Type: ・Can trade damage favorably because of its type advantage over Psychic.

Worst Matchups

Deck	Commentary
Machamp ex Decks	Type: ・High damage can overpower Nidoking and Nidoqueen with type advantage
Marowak ex Decks	Type: ・Low energy cost attacks can quickly eliminate Kangaskhan or Tauros walls

Overall Consistency

The Nidoking and Nidoqueen deck can be quite devastating once both Nidoking and Nidoqueen are set up. The deck faces problems due to the amount of time and luck required to fully set up. Do your best to keep Kangaskhan healthy early on while you slowly build towards evolving your Nidorans!

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