Giovanni’s Nidorino Collector’s Guide

Overview

Giovanni’s Nidorino from the Gym Challenge set is an uncommon card featuring 70 HP and the attack Rend, making it a notable addition for collectors. Numbered 45 in the set, it captures the essence of Giovanni’s team with vivid Ken Sugimori artwork.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Attack: Rend – Deals 20 damage, or 40 if the Defending Pokémon already has damage counters.
• Evolves From: Giovanni’s Nidoran ♂
• Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
• Set Code: gym2
• Card ID: gym2-45
• Image:

Key Printing

• Gym Challenge (gym2), card number 45. Notable for its clean Ken Sugimori artwork and uncommon rarity.

Variants & Identifiers

• No known print variants.
• Identification: set code gym2, card number 45, Grass-type coloring, and Ken Sugimori illustration.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No official tournament play status is confirmed.

Care & Storage

• Store in a protective sleeve, away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
• Avoid moisture and handle with clean hands to preserve the artwork and card surface.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Gym Challenge: Giovanni’s Nidorino appears as an uncommon Stage 1 Grass-type Pokémon, continuing the Gym Leader theme with a unique attack that scales damage based on the opponent’s status. This set emphasizes strategic evolution lines and character-driven cards.

This guide covers all known details about Giovanni’s Nidorino from the Gym Challenge set, providing collectors and players with essential information for identification and care.