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Nidoran ♂
Rising Rivals 72/111 • common
- Set
- Rising Rivals
- Number
- 72/111
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2009
- Energy type
- psychic energy
- Market price
- $0.33
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon can't attack during your opponent's next turn.
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.
It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
Released in May 2009 as part of the Rising Rivals expansion, this Nidoran ♂ card was designed to capitalize on the popularity of the Sinnoh region's generation four mechanics within the Pokémon Trading Card Game. The set focused heavily on Trainer Pokémon and Elite Four themes, integrating these characters into the gameplay through specialized card abilities and visual aesthetics that signaled a shift toward more complex, synergy-driven competitive play.
The artwork for this particular card was produced by illustrator Kent Kanetsuna, who has contributed extensively to the franchise since the early 2000s. Kanetsuna’s style often emphasizes a clean, illustrative approach that stays true to the established character designs while providing a dynamic sense of motion. Like many common-rarity cards from the period, this iteration was intended to be highly accessible for players and collectors alike, serving as a functional building block for decks while maintaining the distinct visual identity of the Nidoran line.
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