Nidorino

Nidorino

Selected Masterpiece • 44/108
Market Price $0.35
Evolutions XY 2016
The Illustrator

Mitsuhiro Arita

Mitsuhiro Arita has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2025, spanning more than 700 illustrations. Work appears across Base, Team Rocket, and Legendary Collection, balancing character-focused staging with energetic, colorful scenes and clear, action-forward framing.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Nidorino standing firmly in a rocky landscape, its sharp features and vibrant colors contrasting with the earthy tones of the background. This moment captures the Pokémon's readiness and determination, as it seems poised to confront any challenge that comes its way. The rugged terrain hints at a world where survival and strength are paramount, emphasizing Nidorino's role as a fierce protector. Overall, the scene evokes a sense of adventure and resilience.”

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 17, 2026.

Rarity Uncommon
Card Type Psychic
Era
XY
Release
02/11/2016

Horn Attack

20

Fury Attack

30×

Flip 3 coins. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost