Collector’s Guide: Nidoran ♂ (Base Set #55)

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Nidoran ♂
• HP: 40
• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Rarity: Common
• Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
• Set: Base
• Card Number: 55
• Legality: unknown

Nidoran ♂ from the Base Set is a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with 40 HP. It features a single attack, Horn Hazard, which deals 30 damage but requires a coin flip to succeed. The card has a retreat cost of 1 and a weakness to Psychic-type attacks (×2). There are no abilities or resistances listed.

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the original Base Set printing of Nidoran ♂, card number 55. This printing is notable for its classic Ken Sugimori artwork and its role as a common Basic Pokémon in the foundational set of the Pokémon TCG.

Variants & Identifiers

• Set Code: base1
• Subtypes: Basic
• Print Variants: None documented
• Regulation Mark: None
• Flavor Text: “Stiffens its ears to sense danger. The larger, more powerful of its horns secretes venom.”
• Market Reference Query: “Nidoran ♂ Base 55”

No alternate printings or special variants are recorded for this exact card.

Care & Storage Tips

To maintain the condition and value of this Base Set Nidoran ♂ card:
– Store in a protective sleeve and rigid top-loader or card holder.
– Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the artwork and text.
– Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures to prevent warping or damage.
– Handle with clean hands or gloves to avoid oils and dirt.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Base Set: The original release featuring Nidoran ♂ as a common Basic Grass-type Pokémon. This card is a staple for collectors interested in the earliest era of the Pokémon TCG.

This Nidoran ♂ card remains a popular collectible due to its iconic artwork and status as part of the foundational Base Set. Its legality status is unknown, so collectors should verify current tournament rules if intending to use it in play.