Nidorina (Team Up 55) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Nidorina from the Team Up set is an uncommon card numbered 55. With 90 HP and two attacks—Family Rescue and Bite—it offers a straightforward, reliable option for collectors and players alike.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Nidoran ♀)
• Attacks:
• Family Rescue: Shuffle 5 Psychic Pokémon from your discard pile into your deck (Cost: 1 Colorless)
• Bite: Deals 30 damage (Cost: 2 Colorless)
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Flavor Text: The female has a gentle temperament. It emits ultrasonic cries that have the power to befuddle foes.
• Set: Team Up (sm9)
• Card Number: 55
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Team Up printing of Nidorina, card number 55. It is an uncommon card with no known alternate printings or special variants within this set.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate art versions for this exact printing. Identification is straightforward by the set code “sm9” and card number “55.” The card’s Psychic type and Stage 1 subtype further distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its playability status is unknown, so collectors should verify tournament rules if intending to use it competitively.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity and detailed artwork by Kagemaru Himeno, maintaining its surface and edges is essential for long-term value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Up (sm9): This set features a diverse range of Pokémon from multiple types and stages. Nidorina stands out as a Psychic-type Stage 1 with utility in recycling Psychic Pokémon from the discard pile, fitting well into thematic decks focusing on Psychic synergy.