A Collector's Field Notes on Nidorino Pokémon Cards
Nidorino through a collector lens — art cues, binder rhythm, and natural pairings with Nidoking and Nidoran M.
2024-02-01
Popularity Rank: #579
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #627
2019 survey: #403
#579 / 1025
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Nidorino
Poison Pin Pokémon
An aggressive POKéMON that is quick to attack. The horn on its head secretes a powerful venom.
Pokédex details
Height
0.9 m
Weight
19.5 kg
Base EXP
0
Capture rate
120 / 255
Generation
Gen I
Base happiness
70
Growth rate
Medium Slow
Color
Purple
Habitat
Grassland
Shape
Quadruped
Egg groups
Monster, Ground
What makes Nidorino so likeable
Three fast, fan-friendly reasons Nidorino stands out — no lore dump, just the vibe.
- Cheerful personality in-game — Nidorino feels upbeat even before you pick a favourite card.
- A staple in our Mice & Rats crowd — Nidorino is one of those picks collectors nod at immediately.
- Nidorino has that "favourite since childhood" energy — you don't need lore to explain the appeal.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Nidorino from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Destined Rivals
Common
Wisdom of Sea and Sky
One Shiny
Genetic Apex
Two Diamond
151
Uncommon
Team Up
Uncommon
Evolutions
Uncommon
Steam Siege
Uncommon
Plasma Freeze
Uncommon
Triumphant
Uncommon
Rising Rivals
Common
Secret Wonders
Uncommon
Aquapolis
Uncommon
Showing 12 of 18 loaded cards · card data from TCGdex with pokemontcg.io as backup · images via Scrydex when needed
Laying out a Nidorino page that photographs well
Binder geometry for Nidorino: where the eye should land first and what can stay in the background.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Nidorino #58 (Team Up) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Nidorino binder page.
Nidorino #37 (Base Set) is a sleeper hit — not expensive, but a favorite for themed collections.
Nidorino #54 (Base Set 2) is a solid binder pick — easy to find and always looks great in a spread.
Nidorino #44 (Plasma Freeze) is a fun addition for collectors — affordable and perfect for filling out a Nidorino page.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Nidorino mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Nidorino chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Team Up
Uncommon
Base Set
Uncommon
Base Set 2
Uncommon
Plasma Freeze
Uncommon
Destined Rivals
Common
Wisdom of Sea and Sky
One Shiny
Genetic Apex
Two Diamond
Right page
151
Uncommon
Evolutions
Uncommon
Steam Siege
Uncommon
Triumphant
Uncommon
Rising Rivals
Common
Secret Wonders
Uncommon
Aquapolis
Uncommon
Start with a background that echoes Nidorino's poison, then place your chase holo in the top-left anchor slot. Secondary copies can step down in rarity toward the edges so the spread breathes in photos.
Michi Method scene examples
Illustration picks when dedicated scene art is not cached yet — card frames may still show.
Scene wallpaper — Nidorino
Illustration by twitter.com
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Nidorino
Scene wallpaper — Nidorino
Illustration by x.com
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Nidorino
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- Nidorino's cheerful base temperament invites playful sticker sleeves or washi — don't force a grimdark layout unless the art demands it.
- Keep a "swap tray" of mid-value Nidorino duplicates beside the binder — trades move faster when the page is already curated.
- Lead with your strongest Nidorino single, then echo it with a secondary spread featuring Nidoking, Nidoran M, and Maushold so the page reads as a story, not a checklist.
- Hunt bilingual or alt-language copies when Nidorino lettering or embossing outshines the English print — especially if you trade with collectors who search native names.
Nidorino on the tabletop
Optional competitive context for Nidorino. Display collectors can skip straight to the backstory below.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Nidorino — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
61
Attack
72
Defense
57
Sp. Atk
55
Sp. Def
55
Speed
65
Total: 365
Players file Nidorino around tier "Past" while Ability Poison Point (Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Mono-poison Nidorino spreads live on lighting variation: same palette, different contrast.
- Hidden Ability Hustle is the deep-cut hunt — call it out when you sell or trade so buyers know you are curating, not flipping random holos.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Nidorino — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Nidorino, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
An aggressive POKéMON that is quick to attack. The horn on its head secretes a powerful venom.
Its horns contain venom. If they are stabbed into an enemy, the impact makes the poison leak out.
A second dex beat (Leafgreen) frames Nidorino as an aggressive pokémon that is quick to attack.. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
Nidorino shows up in Y lore as an aggressive pokémon that is quick to attack.. When you shop for cards, look for illustrations that lean into that mood instead of generic portrait poses.
In the games, Nidoran M → Nidorino → Nidoking make up this evolution family — a natural arc to echo when you curate cards or binder spreads.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Nidorino
Spanish
Nidorino
French
Nidorino
Italian
Nidorino
Japanese
ニドリーノ
Japanese (Romaji)
Nidorino
Korean
니드리노
Chinese (Simplified)
尼多力诺
Chinese (Traditional)
尼多力諾
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