Cards › Base Set 2 › #54
Nidorino
- Set
- Base Set 2
- Number
- 54
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- Energy
- Grass
An aggressive Pokémon that is quick to attack. The horn on its head secretes a powerful venom.
Nidorino - Base Set 2
Nidorino is a Uncommon Pokémon card from the Base Set 2 Pokémon TCG set, released 1999, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. It sits at card number 54 in the Base Set 2 checklist, classified as a Grass-type Pokémon with 60 HP and the Stage 1 subtype.
In collector terms, this is an uncommon card, pulled roughly 3 per pack. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $1.71, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Nidorino has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#54 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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Other printings of Nidorino
Nidorino FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Nidorino from Base Set 2 worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $1.71. 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 Nidorino?
This printing is an uncommon card, pulled roughly 3 per pack (the card is labeled "Uncommon" on the checklist). Nidorino has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Nidorino?
Mitsuhiro Arita illustrated this card. See Mitsuhiro Arita'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 Nidorino released?
The Base Set 2 set released in 1999. This specific card (#54 in the set) has been tradeable on TCGplayer and Cardmarket since launch.
Where can I buy Nidorino?
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.