Nidoran ♂ – Steam Siege Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Nidoran ♂ #43 from the Steam Siege set is a Common Basic with 60 HP. It keeps things simple with Peck and offers utility via Come Along, making it a straightforward, classic pickup for set builders.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Attacks:
• Come Along: Search your deck for Nidoran ♀ and put it onto your Bench. Shuffle your deck afterward. (Cost: 1 Colorless)
• Peck: Deals 20 damage. (Cost: 1 Psychic, 1 Colorless)
• Flavor Text: Its large ears are flapped like wings when it is listening to distant sounds. It extends toxic barbs when angered.
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact printing of Nidoran ♂ from the Steam Siege expansion, card number 43. It is a common rarity card and does not evolve from any other Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

No alternate print variants or special editions of this card are known. Identifiers include its set code “xy11” and card number “43.” The illustrator credited is Hasuno.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the artwork and condition by sleeving the card and keeping it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or surface scratches to maintain its collectible value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Steam Siege (xy11): Introduced Nidoran ♂ as a Psychic-type Basic Pokémon with utility in bench setup through its Come Along attack. The set is known for its diverse typings and strategic support cards. The exact release date of this card remains unknown.