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Giovanni's Nidorino
Gym Challenge 45/132 • uncommon
- Set
- Gym Challenge
- Number
- 45/132
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2000
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $10.97
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
If the Defending Pokémon already has any damage counters on it, this attack does 20 damage plus 20 more damage. If not, this attack does 20 damage.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Released in the year 2000 as part of the Gym Challenge expansion, this card represents the final English set of the original Wizards of the Coast era. It was designed to reflect the aesthetic of the Gym Leader archetypes from the Pokémon video games, specifically focusing on the collection of the villainous Team Rocket leader, Giovanni. The card portrays Nidorino under his command, emphasizing the darker, more industrial themes associated with his tenure at the Viridian City Gym.
The artwork for this card was provided by Ken Sugimori, the primary character designer and illustrator for the franchise since its inception. Sugimori’s style for the Gym series moved toward a more narrative approach, often depicting Pokémon in active poses or within their specific training environments. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its thematic integration into the expanded competitive meta, which allowed trainers to build decks centered around the iconic Gym Leader rosters.
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