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Nidoran ♂ - Base Set 2 (#83)
- Set
- Base Set 2
- Number
- 83
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- Energy
- Grass
Stiffens its ears to sense danger. The larger, more powerful of its horns secretes venom.
Nidoran ♂ - Base Set 2
Nidoran ♂ is a Common Pokémon card from the Base Set 2 Pokémon TCG set, released 2000, illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It sits at card number 83 in the Base Set 2 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 $0.57, 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 (#83 in Base Set 2) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 43Average
Strong 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
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Sale History 57 sales · since 2021-08-01
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| RAW | $0.97 | ||
| RAW | $0.67 | ||
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| RAW | $1.93 | ||
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| RAW | $1.25 | ||
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| RAW | $1.19 | ||
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| RAW | $1.40 | ||
| RAW | $1.25 | ||
| RAW | $1.79 | ||
| RAW | $1.64 | ||
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| RAW | $1.49 | ||
| RAW | $1.40 | ||
| RAW | $1.49 | ||
| RAW | $1.28 | ||
| RAW | $1.25 | ||
| RAW | $1.29 | ||
| RAW | $1.15 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
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| RAW | $1.25 | ||
| RAW | $1.12 | ||
| RAW | $1.06 | ||
| RAW | $1.55 | ||
| RAW | $1.25 | ||
| RAW | $1.49 | ||
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| RAW | $1.49 | ||
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| RAW | $1.72 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
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| RAW | $1.32 | ||
| RAW | $1.29 | ||
| RAW | $1.31 | ||
| RAW | $1.25 | ||
| RAW | $1.62 | ||
| RAW | $1.42 |
Other printings of Nidoran ♂
Nidoran ♂ FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Nidoran ♂ from Base Set 2 worth?
Recent recorded market price is $0.57 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10). 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 2 set released in 2000, so this card (#83 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 2 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.