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Nidorino

Base Set 2 54/130 • uncommon

Set: Base Set 2
Number: 54/130
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2000
Energy type: grass energy
Market price: $1.76
Artist: Mitsuhiro Arita

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Market

What it's worth

$1.76market price via TCGplayer · Sep 21, 2026$1.37 – $1.81 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Nidorino represents a classic piece of early Pokémon history, featuring the iconic artwork from the original Base Set that defined the franchise's visual identity for a generation. While this particular card is an uncommon print from the Base Set 2 expansion, it remains a nostalgic staple for collectors who appreciate the transition between the game's earliest iterations.

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Card face

What it does

60 HPStage 1

Cost: grass energy colorless energy colorless energyDouble Kick30×

Flip 2 coins. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads.

Cost: grass energy grass energy colorless energy colorless energyHorn Drill50

Weaknesspsychic energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

An aggressive Pokémon that is quick to attack. The horn on its head secretes a powerful venom.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
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Provenance

Where it came from

The Nidorino card from the Base Set 2 expansion was released in 2000 as part of Wizards of the Coast's effort to keep the original Pokémon Trading Card Game momentum alive. As a reprint set, it consolidated many cards from the original Base Set and Jungle expansion, serving as a bridge for players who had missed the initial print runs. This particular card features the artwork of Atsuko Nishida, one of the foundational artists of the Pokémon series, whose style defined the early visual identity of the franchise.

The design of the card remains faithful to the early aesthetic of the series, utilizing the standard layout established by Keiji Kinebuchi. The artwork captures Nidorino in a dynamic, aggressive stance, reflecting its Poison-type classification and role as an evolving Pokémon. While Base Set 2 cards are often viewed as nostalgic alternatives to the original prints, they are valued by collectors today for their specific set stamp and their role in the historical accessibility of the trading card game during its peak global popularity.

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About

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