This 1999 Pokémon Base set release features Nidorino, card number 37, an Uncommon Grass-type Stage 1 creature illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita.
Nidorino
1999 • Pokémon • Base
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Released in 1999 as part of the original Pokémon Base set, card number 37 depicts Nidorino, a Stage 1 Grass-type Pokémon that evolves from Nidoran ♂. Illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, this Uncommon card carries 60 HP and offers strategic gameplay options including Double Kick and Horn Drill. The product identity is rooted in the foundational era of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, making it a notable piece for collectors focused on early releases. Nidorino is cataloged as Pokédex number 33, representing a key evolutionary stage in the early generations. Collectors often seek out cards from this release to complete their Base set collections or to appreciate the classic design elements established by Mitsuhiro Arita. The card's mechanics allow players to utilize its attacks for damage output, reflecting the strategic depth of the original game. This product represents a tangible connection to the 1999 launch of the TCG, offering a glimpse into the franchise's origins.
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Card Details
The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.
Catalog Profile
The core identity of the card within the set.
Featured Subject
The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.
Featured
Nidorino
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.
Uncommon
Mitsuhiro Arita
Card Stock
English
60
Grass
Stage 1
Nidoran ♂
Psychic ×2
1
33
Card Text
Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.
Attack: Double Kick (30×)
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads.
Attack: Horn Drill (50)
An aggressive Pokémon that is quick to attack. The horn on its head secretes a powerful venom.
