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Nidoran ♂

Card 70/102

Nidoran♂ from HS—Triumphant (2010) — the HGSS-era set's pre-evolution Nidoking-line print, part of the Johto-remake block's late-stretch lineup.

HS—TriumphantSet
2010Released
CommonRarity
matchIllustrator

01Card Stats

Basic
HP 50
TypePsychic
RarityCommon
Illustratormatch
WeaknessPsychic ×2
Retreat
SetHS—Triumphant
Released2010

02Editions and Print Runs

Modern print era — no 1st Edition or Shadowless variants exist for cards printed after the WotC era.

Unlimited

How to spot it: Standard modern card frame; no edition stamp.

All copies share the same Unlimited print frame.

04Variants and Foiling

Rarity tiers
Common
Foiling
Non-holo standard finish. Reverse-holo parallel exists with the holo pattern applied to the background.
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

Market value
~$2.37 raw
Raw copies run $1.00 to $3.00
No graded (PSA) sales in our index yet - check recent eBay sold prices below for the grading upside.
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07Why Collectors Want It

  • Released in 2010's HS—Triumphant, the HGSS-era set that ran late in the Johto-remake block.
  • A clean pre-evolution Nidoran♂ print in the HGSS era, distributed widely through sealed product.
  • Raw asking sits well below $1; the headline HS—Triumphant grails are the LEGEND cards and Prime rares.
  • A foundational entry for any HGSS-era Nidoking-line collection.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: None

Basic Nidoran♂ with 50 HP; top attack around 20 damage. Functions as an evolution-chain piece rather than a tournament attacker.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Pheromone Poison Cost: Colorless · 10 damage

If Nidoran ♀ is on your Bench, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Horn Attack Cost: Colorless + Colorless · 20 damage

Weakness
Psychic ×2
Retreat cost
1

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: Modern Common/Uncommon — most copies are not graded because raw value rarely justifies the fee.

Graded populations stay low; usually collected raw or sleeved rather than slabbed.

Other graders: Negligible BGS/CGC submission volume.

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