Nidorino Collector’s Guide: Plasma Freeze #44

Character Intro

Nidorino from the Plasma Freeze set is an uncommon Stage 1 Pokémon with 90 HP. It holds number 44 in the set and features two straightforward attacks: Double Kick and Horn Attack—making it a clean, no-frills pickup for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Nidoran ♂)
• Attacks:
• Double Kick: Flip 2 coins; does 30 damage times the number of heads.
• Horn Attack: Deals a flat 50 damage.
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Flavor Text: It has a violent disposition and stabs foes with its horn, which oozes poison upon impact.
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing of Nidorino appears in the Plasma Freeze set as card number 44. It is an uncommon, Psychic-type card with no special abilities, and the artwork by Shigenori Negishi is distinctive for this release.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward via its set code “bw9-44” and the Plasma Freeze logo. The card’s rarity is uncommon, and it carries no regulation mark.

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve condition, store the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity, maintaining clean edges and unmarred artwork is key for collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Plasma Freeze: Features Nidorino as a Psychic-type Stage 1 Pokémon with balanced offensive options. The set emphasizes the Plasma theme, and this card fits that aesthetic and gameplay style. Release date is unknown.