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Nidorino

Aquapolis 55/147 • uncommon

Set: Aquapolis
Number: 55/147
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2003
Energy type: grass energy
Market price: $6.66
Artist: Kagemaru Himeno

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What it's worth

$6.66market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$4.52 – $6.66 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Part of the 2002 Aquapolis expansion, this card features the unique e-Reader functionality that allowed players to scan the card to access mini-games or data on compatible devices. Its distinct grass-type classification for Nidorino is a notable feature of the Expedition and Aquapolis era, which experimented with shifting traditional Pokémon elemental alignments.

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Card face

What it does

70 HPStage 1

Cost: grass energyPoison Horn10

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Cost: colorless energy colorless energy colorless energyTake Down40

Nidorino does 10 damage to itself.

Weaknesspsychic energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
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Provenance

Where it came from

Released in 2003 as part of the Aquapolis expansion, this Nidorino card represents the final main set produced by Wizards of the Coast for the Pokémon Trading Card Game in North America. Aquapolis is historically significant for introducing the 'Crystal Pokémon' mechanic and integrated E-Reader functionality, which allowed players to scan cards into a Game Boy Advance to unlock data or mini-games, reflecting the experimental transition period of the franchise at the time.

The card features artwork by Midori Harada, a prolific illustrator known for her soft, expressive watercolor style that characterized much of the early TCG aesthetic. In this composition, Nidorino is depicted in a natural, habitat-focused setting, adhering to the set's design goal of blending technical card utility with immersive, high-quality illustrations that emphasize the creature's personality and typical environment.

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About

About Nidorino

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