Cards › Base Set 2 › #83
Nidoran ♂
- 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 1999, 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, the base-tier pull. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $0.49, 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.
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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?
Current TCGplayer market price is $0.49. See the full variant breakdown above for low / mid / high / market / direct prices. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when available.
How rare is Nidoran ♂?
This printing is a common card, the base-tier pull (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 1999. This specific card (#83 in the set) has been tradeable on TCGplayer and Cardmarket since launch.
Where can I buy Nidoran ♂?
Click Buy on TCGplayer above for US listings, or the Cardmarket link for European listings. Both feeds update multiple times per day. 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.