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Giovanni's Nidorino - Gym Challenge (#45)
- Number
- 45
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- Energy
- Grass
Giovanni's Nidorino - Gym Challenge
Giovanni's Nidorino is a Uncommon Pokémon card from the Gym Challenge Pokémon TCG set, released 2000, illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It sits at card number 45 in the Gym Challenge checklist, classified as a Grass-type Pokémon with 70 HP and the Stage 1 subtype.
In collector terms, this is an uncommon card. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $7.14 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
CIV 79Strong
Strong market heat, era strength.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 4393m ago
Market price history
Sale History 64 sales · since 2021-01-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
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| RAW | $2.91 | ||
| RAW | $2.59 | ||
| RAW | $2.24 | ||
| RAW | $2.37 | ||
| RAW | $2.67 | ||
| RAW | $2.48 | ||
| RAW | $2.25 | ||
| RAW | $2.59 | ||
| RAW | $2.44 | ||
| RAW | $2.25 | ||
| RAW | $2.10 | ||
| RAW | $2.86 | ||
| RAW | $2.85 | ||
| RAW | $2.99 | ||
| RAW | $3.81 | ||
| RAW | $3.54 | ||
| RAW | $2.72 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.37 | ||
| RAW | $3.04 | ||
| RAW | $2.83 | ||
| RAW | $2.83 | ||
| RAW | $2.78 | ||
| RAW | $2.91 | ||
| RAW | $2.85 | ||
| RAW | $2.91 | ||
| RAW | $3.03 | ||
| RAW | $3.77 | ||
| RAW | $3.09 | ||
| RAW | $3.77 | ||
| RAW | $2.99 | ||
| RAW | $2.01 | ||
| RAW | $2.17 | ||
| RAW | $2.38 | ||
| RAW | $2.25 | ||
| RAW | $2.27 | ||
| RAW | $2.21 | ||
| RAW | $2.41 | ||
| RAW | $1.76 | ||
| RAW | $1.73 | ||
| RAW | $2.09 | ||
| RAW | $2.08 | ||
| RAW | $2.74 | ||
| RAW | $2.37 | ||
| RAW | $2.29 | ||
| RAW | $1.77 | ||
| RAW | $1.46 | ||
| RAW | $1.90 | ||
| RAW | $2.40 | ||
| RAW | $2.16 | ||
| RAW | $2.11 | ||
| RAW | $2.50 | ||
| RAW | $2.94 | ||
| RAW | $3.20 | ||
| RAW | $2.67 | ||
| RAW | $2.39 | ||
| RAW | $2.24 | ||
| RAW | $2.29 | ||
| RAW | $2.49 | ||
| RAW | $2.83 | ||
| RAW | $2.49 | ||
| RAW | $3.09 | ||
| RAW | $3.00 | ||
| RAW | $3.00 |
Giovanni's Nidorino FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Giovanni's Nidorino from Gym Challenge worth?
Recent recorded market price is $7.14 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10) across 2 variants. See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
How rare is Giovanni's Nidorino?
This printing is an uncommon card (the card is labeled "Uncommon" on the checklist). This is the only printing of Giovanni's Nidorino currently indexed.
Who illustrated Giovanni's Nidorino?
Ken Sugimori illustrated this card. See Ken Sugimori's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Giovanni's Nidorino released?
The Gym Challenge set released in 2000, so this card (#45 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Giovanni's Nidorino?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Gym Challenge set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.