Nidoran ♂ - Base (#55)
- Set
- Base
- Number
- 55
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- Energy
- Grass
Stiffens its ears to sense danger. The larger, more powerful of its horns secretes venom.
Nidoran ♂ - Base
Nidoran ♂ is a Common Pokémon card from the Base Pokémon TCG set, released 1999, illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It sits at card number 55 in the Base checklist, classified as a Grass-type Pokémon with 40 HP and the Basic subtype.
In collector terms, this is a common card. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $0.82, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Nidoran ♂ has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#55 in Base) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 48Average
Strong era strength.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 9 days ago · 2026-09-07 08:04 UTC
Where to buy on eBay live marketplace
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Search eBay manually →Market price history
Sale History 65 sales · since 2020-12-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
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| RAW | $1.64 | ||
| RAW | $1.37 | ||
| RAW | $1.37 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $1.35 | ||
| RAW | $1.24 | ||
| RAW | $1.86 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| RAW | $1.08 | ||
| RAW | $1.33 | ||
| RAW | $1.49 | ||
| RAW | $1.50 | ||
| RAW | $1.36 | ||
| RAW | $1.49 | ||
| RAW | $1.43 | ||
| RAW | $1.87 | ||
| RAW | $1.53 | ||
| RAW | $1.53 | ||
| RAW | $1.50 | ||
| RAW | $1.99 | ||
| RAW | $1.74 | ||
| RAW | $1.05 | ||
| RAW | $1.09 | ||
| RAW | $1.25 | ||
| RAW | $1.13 | ||
| RAW | $1.44 | ||
| RAW | $1.01 | ||
| RAW | $1.68 | ||
| RAW | $1.25 | ||
| RAW | $1.35 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $1.12 | ||
| RAW | $1.03 | ||
| RAW | $1.43 | ||
| RAW | $1.25 | ||
| RAW | $1.37 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $1.25 | ||
| RAW | $1.57 | ||
| RAW | $1.33 | ||
| RAW | $1.61 | ||
| RAW | $1.47 | ||
| RAW | $1.38 | ||
| RAW | $1.49 | ||
| RAW | $1.04 | ||
| RAW | $2.38 | ||
| RAW | $1.39 | ||
| RAW | $1.24 | ||
| RAW | $1.40 | ||
| RAW | $1.37 | ||
| RAW | $1.38 | ||
| RAW | $1.37 | ||
| RAW | $1.31 | ||
| RAW | $1.29 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $1.40 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $1.03 | ||
| RAW | $0.86 | ||
| RAW | $0.98 | ||
| RAW | $0.77 | ||
| RAW | $1.37 | ||
| RAW | $4.00 | ||
| RAW | $15.00 |
Other printings of Nidoran ♂
Nidoran ♂ FAQ
Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Nidoran ♂ from Base worth?
Recent recorded market price is $0.82 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-09-15). 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 Nidoran ♂?
This printing is a common card (the card is labeled "Common" on the checklist). Nidoran ♂ has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Nidoran ♂?
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 Nidoran ♂ released?
The Base set released in 1999, so this card (#55 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Nidoran ♂?
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 Base 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.