Nidorina, HS—Triumphant 45/102, uncommon

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Nidorina

HS—Triumphant 45/102 • uncommon

Set: HS—Triumphant
Number: 45/102
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2010
Energy type: psychic energy
Market price: $0.54
Artist: sui

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$0.54market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$0.46 – $0.54 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Part of the HS—Triumphant expansion released in 2010, this card features Nidorina depicted as a Psychic-type, a departure from its traditional Grass-type classification in the trading card game. Collectors value this piece as a notable example of the creative type-shifting mechanics explored during the HeartGold & SoulSilver series.

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Card face

What it does

80 HPStage 1

Cost: colorless energyQuick Blow20+

Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 damage plus 10 more damage.

Cost: psychic energy colorless energy colorless energyTail Slap50

Weaknesspsychic energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

It has a calm and caring nature. Because its horn grows slowly, it prefers not to fight.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Released in November 2010 as part of the HS—Triumphant expansion, this Nidorina card represents the final main set of the HeartGold & SoulSilver series. The set was designed to bridge the transition between the older mechanics and the upcoming Black & White era, focusing on the integration of Prime Pokémon and the return of the Lost Zone mechanic. It serves as a grounded depiction of the Poison Pin Pokémon during a period when the card game aesthetics shifted toward a cleaner, more modern graphic layout.

The artwork for this specific card was commissioned from artist Ken Sugimori, who has been instrumental in shaping the visual identity of the Pokémon franchise since its inception. Sugimori’s style for this piece adheres to his classic, minimalist approach, favoring clear lines and a standard pose that emphasizes the creature's character design. Upon its release, the card was regarded by players as a functional utility piece within the set's broader environment, valued primarily for its role in deck building and the completion of the Nidoran evolutionary line.

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