Curatorial Commentary
The Nidorino card captures a moment of this Pokémon in a rugged, rocky landscape, highlighting its sharp features and vibrant colors. With its ears perked up and stance poised, Nidorino appears alert and ready to spring into action. The background suggests a wild environment, perhaps hinting at the challenges it faces in its journey. This scene invites the viewer to appreciate the resilience and determination of Nidorino as it navigates its world.
Essay · Base
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Catalogue plate
№ 37/102
Composition
StyleIllustrationTraditional
MoodDynamicPlayful
CompositionBackground DetailCharacter Focus
PaletteEarth TonesVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
60
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Nidoran ♂
Weakness
Psychic ×2
Retreat
Double Kick
30×
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads.
Horn Drill
50
Authorship
More from Mitsuhiro Arita
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Base, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Nidorino
The Nidorino canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
