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Giovanni’s Nidorino 45/132

Name: Giovanni's Nidorino #45 - Gym Challenge | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: gym2-45
Price: 7.14 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Gym Challenge Released: Oct 16, 2000

Pokémon

Grass Type Uncommon Pull Rate: 1 in 14 packs (7.1%) Evolves From: Giovanni's Nidoran ♂ Evolves To: Nidoking

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first Edition

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7.14 $0.66 (8.46%)

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unlimited

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2.30 $0.24 (11.65%)

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	195.08	—	x27
PSA9	39.76	—	x5.6
PSA8	24.39	—	x3.4

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	61.01	—	x27
PSA9	20.97	—	x9.1
PSA8	21.22	—	x9.2

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Diancie, Nidorino
National Pokédex #33
Card Number 45/132
Card RarityUncommon
IllustratorKen Sugimori
Release Date16/10/2000
SeriesGym
Expansion Gym Challenge
Evolves From
Giovanni's Nidoran ♂
Evolves To
Nidoking
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Grass
Health Points70 HP
Weakness Psychic ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Attacks

Rend20+
If the Defending Pokémon already has any damage counters on it, this attack does 20 damage plus 20 more damage. If not, this attack does 20 damage.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts a fierce, purple Nidorino charging forward with an aggressive snarl, set against a softly blurred background of trees and mist, emphasizing its raw power and untamed spirit in nature.

Playability Overview

Giovanni’s Nidorino benefits from strategic damage stacking to maximize Rend’s damage output, making it useful for consistent mid-game pressure but requiring setup to be fully effective.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Poisonous EncounterThis Giovanni's Nidorino card has a nice blend of danger and elegance. The vibrant greens and purples pop against that rocky background, making it perfect for a "Villain's Lair" page. It would pair beautifully with other dark or poison-themed Pokémon, like Muk or Crobat, to create a menacing vibe.Additional Binder Suggestions: Cave / Intense / Vivid Colors / Toxicity / Dark Ambitions