Giovanni’s Nidorino

Giovanni’s Nidorino

Selected Masterpiece • 45/132
Artist Ken Sugimori
Market Price $4.83
Gym Challenge Gym 2000
The Illustrator

Ken Sugimori

Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card features Giovanni's Nidorino standing confidently in a natural setting, with its distinctive spiked back and vibrant colors. The scene captures a moment of readiness, as it seems poised to take action, embodying both strength and agility. The background hints at a lush environment, suggesting a connection to the wild that surrounds it. Overall, this portrayal invites the viewer to appreciate the character's presence within its world.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 16, 2026.

Composition
Color Palette
Rarity Uncommon
Card Type Grass
Era
Gym
Release
16/10/2000

Rend

20+

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.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost