Pokémon Team Rocket's Nidoking ex Special Illustration Rare 233/182 – Destined Rivals – ACE 10 Graded Card

Pokémon Team Rocket's Nidoking ex Special Illustration Rare 233/182 – Destined Rivals – ACE 10 Graded Card

Ace Grading – Gem Mint 10

Up for sale is a Pokémon Team Rocket's Nidoking ex Special Illustration Rare (233/182) from the Destined Rivals expansion, professionally graded ACE 10 (Gem Mint).

Numbered 233/182, this card sits beyond the standard set list, marking it as a premium Special Illustration Rare chase card. Special Illustration Rare cards are among the most desirable pulls in modern Pokémon expansions, featuring detailed full-art scenes, textured finishes and strong collector demand.

Nidoking is one of the original Generation 1 Pokémon and has long been associated with powerful Poison-type strategies in the Pokémon franchise. Its connection with the Team Rocket storyline adds an extra layer of nostalgia and villain-themed appeal that many collectors appreciate.

The Special Illustration Rare variant showcases Nidoking in a dramatic full-art scene, highlighting the darker aesthetic linked with Team Rocket. The textured finish and bold illustration give the card excellent display presence when preserved in a professional slab.

An ACE 10 grade confirms Gem Mint condition, representing exceptional centring, flawless surface quality, sharp corners and clean edges.

Professionally graded in the UK by ACE Grading, the card is sealed in an official tamper-evident protective slab to preserve its pristine condition long-term. A strong addition for collectors building Destined Rivals master sets, Team Rocket collections, or high-grade Special Illustration Rare portfolios.

Key Details

Card Name: Team Rocket's Nidoking ex
Set: Destined Rivals
Card Number: 233/182
Rarity: Special Illustration Rare (SIR)
Grade: ACE 10 (Gem Mint)
Grading Company: ACE Grading (UK)
Language: English
Condition: Professionally slabbed and authenticated

Why You’ll Love It

• Premium Special Illustration Rare full-art design
• Features the iconic Generation 1 Pokémon Nidoking
• Team Rocket themed artwork with strong nostalgic appeal
• ACE 10 Gem Mint condition
• Official UK grading
• Ideal for villain-themed Pokémon collections
• Securely listed and shipped by Radiant Cards

Packaging & Shipping

Your card will be carefully packaged to ensure safe delivery and will arrive in the exact graded condition shown.

Shipped securely from the UK by Radiant Cards using protective packaging to maintain slab integrity during transit.