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Giovanni's Nidoqueen

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Vintage 2000 Gym Challenge Nidoqueen — WotC-era Grass-type from the Nidoqueen line.

Gym ChallengeSet
2000Released
RareRarity
Ken SugimoriIllustrator

01Card Stats

Stage 2 (evolves from Giovanni's Nidorina)
HP 100
TypeGrass
RarityRare
IllustratorKen Sugimori
WeaknessPsychic ×2
Retreat●●●
SetGym Challenge
Released2000

02Editions and Print Runs

Printed in the WotC era when 1st Edition and Unlimited distinctions still applied.

1st Edition

How to spot it: 1st Edition stamp in the bottom-left of the artwork frame.

First print window; smaller run than Unlimited.

Unlimited

How to spot it: No 1st Edition stamp; standard print frame.

Most common version of this card.

04Variants and Foiling

Rarity tiers
Rare
Foiling
Non-holo standard finish.
Alt art / specials
No full-art, secret rare, or alternate-art version documented for this print.

05Language and Regional Versions

English
Standard English release.
Japanese
Released in the equivalent Japanese set.
European
Localized European prints exist with translated text.
Other
No documented language-exclusive errors or major regional variants.

06Current Market Value

Non Holo~$31 raw (PriceCharting realized, May 2026)

Vintage WotC card; graded copies trade above raw.

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07Why Collectors Want It

  • Original WotC-era printing from the Gym Challenge set — foundational vintage Nidoqueen.
  • Final evolution of the Nidoran♀ line — vintage WotC holos and later ex prints.
  • Required for any complete Nidoqueen master set across eras.
  • Collectors of the Gym Challenge set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: None

Stage 2 Nidoqueen with 100 HP; top attack around 50 damage. Functions as an evolution-chain piece rather than a tournament attacker.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Mega Kick Cost: Grass + Grass + Colorless · 40 damage

Love Lariat Cost: Grass + Grass + Colorless + Colorless · 50+ damage

Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 50 damage plus 50 more damage if you have at least 1 Giovanni's Nidoking on your Bench. If tails, this attack does nothing.

Weakness
Psychic ×2
Retreat cost
3

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: WotC-era Nidoqueen PSA 10 populations vary; small numbers across most sets.

Graded copies command notable premiums over raw, especially for 1st Edition prints.

Other graders: BGS and CGC also grade vintage Pokemon; PSA dominates secondary-market liquidity.

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