A Collector's Field Notes on Nidorina Pokémon Cards
Collect Nidorina cards like a pro — from vintage base-set classics to the newest Art Rares and Special Illustration Rares.
2024-01-19
Popularity Rank: #876
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: #876
2019 survey: #660
#876 / 1025
#0030
Nidorina
Poison Pin Pokémon
The female's horn develops slowly. Prefers physical attacks such as clawing and biting.
Pokédex details
National Dex
#0030
Height
0.8 m
Weight
20.0 kg
Capture rate
120 / 255
Generation
Gen I
Gender ratio
100% female
Hatch steps
Cannot breed
Base happiness
70
Growth rate
Medium Slow
Color
Blue
Habitat
Grassland
Shape
Quadruped
Why collectors adore Nidorina
The elevator pitch for Nidorina: cute, recognizable, and worth a binder slot.
- Cheerful personality in-game — Nidorina feels upbeat even before you pick a favourite card.
- A staple in our Mice & Rats crowd — Nidorina is one of those picks collectors nod at immediately.
- Nidorina has that "favourite since childhood" energy — you don't need lore to explain the appeal.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Nidorina from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Wisdom of Sea and Sky
One Shiny
Destined Rivals
Common
Genetic Apex
Two Diamond
151
Uncommon
Team Up
Uncommon
Primal Clash
Uncommon
Plasma Freeze
Uncommon
Triumphant
Uncommon
Rising Rivals
Common
Mysterious Treasures
Uncommon
Skyridge
Common
Legendary Collection
Uncommon
Showing 12 of 17 loaded cards · card data from TCGdex with pokemontcg.io as backup · images via Scrydex when needed
How I'd build a Nidorina spread
Spread layout for Nidorina, TCG picks to anchor the page, and open artwork you can print for Michi-style scene pockets.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Nidorina #55 (Team Up) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Nidorina binder page.
Team Rocket's Nidorina #115 (Destined Rivals) is a sleeper hit — not expensive, but a favorite for themed collections.
Nidorina #30 (151) is a staple for Nidorina fans — simple, affordable, and always binder-ready.
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).
Nidorina mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Nidorina chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Team Up
Uncommon
Destined Rivals
Common
151
Uncommon
Wisdom of Sea and Sky
One Shiny
Genetic Apex
Two Diamond
Primal Clash
Uncommon
Plasma Freeze
Uncommon
Right page
Triumphant
Uncommon
Rising Rivals
Common
Mysterious Treasures
Uncommon
Skyridge
Common
Legendary Collection
Uncommon
Gym Challenge
Uncommon
Base Set 2
Uncommon
Start with a background that echoes Nidorina'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 — Nidorina
Illustration by versiris.tumblr.com
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Nidorina
Scene wallpaper — Nidorina
Illustration by x.com
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Nidorina
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
- Label one pocket "海外" / overseas and one domestic — pairing Nidorina (ニドリーナ) with English prints reads like a travel diary spread.
- If you're building for Mice & Rats, repeat one motif (floral border, café table, neon sign) across three cards so the theme feels authored.
- Nidorina's cheerful base temperament invites playful sticker sleeves or washi — don't force a grimdark layout unless the art demands it.
- Marketplaces still surface "nidorina cards" — tag your inventory with species keywords collectors actually type, not just set codes.
Nidorina on the tabletop
Optional competitive context for Nidorina. Display collectors can skip straight to the backstory below.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Nidorina — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
70
Attack
62
Defense
67
Sp. Atk
55
Sp. Def
55
Speed
56
Total: 365
Players file Nidorina 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.
- 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.
- Mono-poison Nidorina spreads live on lighting variation: same palette, different contrast.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Nidorina — 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 Nidorina, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
The female's horn develops slowly. Prefers physical attacks such as clawing and biting.
When resting deep in its burrow, its thorns always retract. This is proof that it is relaxed.
A second dex beat (X) frames Nidorina as the female has a gentle temperament.. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
Nidorina shows up in Diamond lore as when it senses danger, it raises all the barbs on its body.. When you shop for cards, look for illustrations that lean into that mood instead of generic portrait poses.
In the games, Nidoran F → Nidorina → Nidoqueen 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
Nidorina
Spanish
Nidorina
French
Nidorina
Italian
Nidorina
Japanese
ニドリーナ
Japanese (Romaji)
Nidorina
Korean
니드리나
Chinese (Simplified)
尼多娜
Chinese (Traditional)
尼多娜
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