Nidoran ♂

Nidoran ♂

Selected Masterpiece • 72/111
Artist Ken Sugimori
Market Price $0.9
Rising Rivals Platinum 2009
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 depicts Nidoran ♂ in a serene moment, nestled among the grass with its ears perked up, alert to its surroundings. Its soft purple hue contrasts gently with the natural greens and browns, creating a peaceful yet watchful atmosphere. This small Pokémon seems to embody both curiosity and caution, a snapshot of life in the wild. The scene invites the viewer to appreciate the delicate balance of nature and the Pokémon's place within it.”

Editorial & Data

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Rarity Common
Card Type Psychic
Era
Platinum
Release
16/05/2009

Leer

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon can't attack during your opponent's next turn.

Horn Hazard

40

Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.

Weakness
+10
Retreat Cost