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Giovanni's Nidorino [1st Edition]
Wizards of the Coast•2000
$7.75Market Price
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Giovanni's Nidorino [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Giovanni's Nidorino is part of Gym Challenge, the final Wizards of the Coast Gym-era set that spotlighted Kanto Gym Leaders and was released in English in both 1st Edition and unlimited printings.
Artist
This card is illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the original Pokémon character designer whose art style gives many WotC-era cards their unmistakable early-series look.
In-Game
Nidorino is one of the franchise's most iconic early-game Pokémon because the famous opening battle of Pokémon Red and Blue features Nidorino facing Gengar, making this Giovanni-owned version feel tied to Pokémon's very first moments.
Card History
A Giovanni card always carries extra mystique for collectors because Giovanni made his anime debut in "Battle Aboard the St. Anne," where he was introduced as Team Rocket's shadowy boss with Persian at his side.
Cultural Impact
Giovanni stands out in Pokémon history as the secret Viridian Gym Leader and Team Rocket boss at once, a dual identity that makes his named Pokémon cards feel like pieces of Kanto's underworld lore rather than ordinary evolutions.
Card Reference
About Giovanni's Nidorino [1st Edition]
Giovanni's Nidorino [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Gym Challenge set, card number 45. This card has a Uncommon rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2000. The current market price is $7.75, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Gym Challenge
- Card Number
- #45
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Release Year
- 2000
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Giovanni's Nidorino [1st Edition]?
The current market price of Giovanni's Nidorino [1st Edition] is $7.75. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Giovanni's Nidorino [1st Edition] from?
Giovanni's Nidorino [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Gym Challenge set, card number 45, released in 2000.
Is Giovanni's Nidorino [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Giovanni's Nidorino [1st Edition] is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Giovanni's Nidorino [1st Edition]?
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