Collector’s Guide: Nidoran ♀ – Base Set 2 #82

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Nidoran ♀
• HP: 60
• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Rarity: Common
• Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
• Set: Base Set 2 (Base4)
• Card Number: 82
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Psychic (×2)
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Fury Swipes: Flip 3 coins; this attack does 10 damage times the number of heads.
• Call for Family: Search your deck for a Basic Pokémon named Nidoran ♂ or Nidoran ♀ and put it onto your Bench. Shuffle afterward. Cannot be used if Bench is full.
• Flavor Text: “Although small, its venomous barbs make this Pokémon dangerous. The female has smaller horns.”
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing of Nidoran ♀ appears in the Base Set 2, identified by card number 82. It features Ken Sugimori’s classic illustration and retains the Grass type designation, which is notable compared to other printings that may vary in type.

Variants & Identifiers

• Set Code: base4
• Subtypes: Basic
• Print Variants: None listed
• Regulation Mark: None
• Market Reference Query: “Nidoran ♀ Base Set 2 82”
• Image URL: /images/base4/base4-82.jpg

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition of this common yet collectible card, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its age and the value of Base Set 2 cards, consider using a top loader or a graded case for long-term protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Base Set 2: This set reprints many classic cards with updated artwork and layout. Nidoran ♀ #82 is a straightforward Basic Pokémon card with simple but effective attacks, suitable for early gameplay and collectors focusing on foundational sets.

Note: The legality of this card in current tournament formats is unknown.