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Nidoran ♂
Base 55/102 • common
- Set
- Base
- Number
- 55/102
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 1999
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $0.55
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.
Stiffens its ears to sense danger. The larger, more powerful of its horns secretes venom.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Nidoran ♂ card was released as part of the original Base Set of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in Japan in 1996 and North America in 1999. Created by Media Factory and The Pokémon Company, the set was designed to introduce the franchise's core mechanics to an international audience, serving as the foundational building block for a hobby that would eventually span decades. As a common card, it was produced in high volume to ensure accessibility for players beginning their collection.
The illustration for this card was executed by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the most prolific and iconic artists in the game's history. Arita’s approach focused on capturing the creature's personality within a clean, minimalist environment, consistent with the early aesthetic of the Base Set. The design emphasizes the character's distinct purple coloration and defensive spikes, grounding the fantastical creature in a card frame that defined the visual language of the late nineties hobbyist scene.
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