Nidoqueen Collector’s Guide: FireRed LeafGreen #9

Character Intro

Nidoqueen from the FireRed LeafGreen set is a Rare Holo card numbered 9. This sturdy Pokémon boasts 120 HP and features the ability Family Bonds. Its attack, Power Lariat, highlights its formidable presence in battle.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 2
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistance: None
• Ability: Family Bonds (reduces retreat cost to 0 for Nidoran ♀, Nidorina, Nidoran ♂, Nidorino, and Nidoking)
• Attacks:
• Toxic: Poisons the Defending Pokémon with increased damage counters.
• Power Lariat: Deals 40 damage plus 10 more for each evolved Pokémon you control.

Key Printings

This exact printing is card number 9 in the ex FireRed LeafGreen set. It is a Rare Holo Fighting-type card with a strategic Poké-Body ability. The illustration by Naoyo Kimura adds collectible value and visual appeal.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is uniquely identified by its set code ex6-9 and the market reference “Nidoqueen FireRed LeafGreen 9.” The card’s image can be viewed at /images/ex6/ex6-9.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Play notes: Family Bonds can be tactically valuable for reducing retreat costs of related Pokémon, while its attacks provide both status effects and scalable damage.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s rare holo finish and detailed artwork, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use rigid top loaders or binders with acid-free pages to prevent bending and surface wear.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• ex FireRed LeafGreen: This set features Nidoqueen as a powerful Stage 2 Fighting-type Pokémon with a unique ability that supports its evolutionary line. The set is known for its detailed artwork and strategic gameplay elements, with Nidoqueen serving as a notable Rare Holo collectible.

This guide covers the exact printing of Nidoqueen from the ex FireRed LeafGreen set, providing collectors and players with essential information for identification and care.