Giovanni's Nidorina

Gym Challenge 44/132 • uncommon

Set: Gym Challenge
Number: 44/132
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2000
Energy type: Grass
Market price: $5.14

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$5.14market price via TCGplayer · Aug 9, 2026$4.89 – $5.23 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Part of the 2000 Gym Challenge set, this card reflects the thematic focus on Pokémon owned by the iconic Kanto Gym Leaders. Collectors prize these cards for their unique artwork that highlights the connection between the villains of the Pokémon franchise and their signature partners.

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What it does

80 HPStage 1

Cost: grass energy colorless energyPoison Sting Tackle30

Giovanni's Nidorina does 20 damage to itself. Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Cost: grass energy colorless energy colorless energyBody Slam20

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Weaknesspsychic energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

Formats

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Provenance

Where it came from

Giovanni's Nidorina was released as part of the Gym Challenge expansion in the year 2000, representing the second half of the Gym Heroes sub-series. This set was designed to capture the essence of the Kanto region's gym leaders, featuring their signature Pokémon with specialized traits that reflected their trainers' unique battle styles. By focusing on the personal roster of Giovanni, the leader of the Viridian City Gym and the head of Team Rocket, the card serves as a narrative bridge between the trading card game and the overarching lore of the Pokémon anime and video games.

The card’s illustration was handled by Ken Sugimori, whose work is synonymous with the visual identity of the Pokémon franchise. Sugimori’s approach for the Gym series often emphasized the power dynamic between the Pokémon and their respective trainers, portraying the subjects in poses that felt both combative and disciplined. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its synergy within the Grass-type archetype, and it remains a sought-after piece for collectors who focus on the classic art styles established during the Wizards of the Coast era.

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