Nidoran ♂ (Evolutions 43) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Nidoran ♂ is a Common card from the Evolutions set, numbered 43. It has 60 HP and features the attack Double Stab. This straightforward design offers a classic addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Attack: Double Stab — Flip 2 coins; this attack does 10 damage times the number of heads.
• Flavor Text: Its large ears are flapped like wings when it is listening to distant sounds. It extends toxic barbs when angered.
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Legalities: unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the XY series’ Evolutions set (set code xy12). It is a Common rarity card illustrated by Ken Sugimori, numbered 43 within the set.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its Psychic type, the Double Stab attack, and Ken Sugimori’s artwork. The card ID is xy12-43.

Legality & Play Notes

The legality of this card is unknown. According to the provided data, it is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the artwork and condition, store the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to keep colors and text clear.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Evolutions (xy12): This set revives classic Pokémon with updated mechanics and nostalgic artwork. Nidoran ♂ appears as a Psychic-type Basic Pokémon with a simple but effective attack, fitting the set’s theme of blending old and new elements.