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Nidoran ♂
- Number
- 72
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- Energy
- Psychic
It scans its surroundings by raising its ears out of the grass. Its toxic horn is for protection.
Nidoran ♂ - Rising Rivals
Nidoran ♂ is a Common Pokémon card from the Rising Rivals Pokémon TCG set, released 2009, illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It sits at card number 72 in the Rising Rivals checklist, classified as a Psychic-type Pokémon with 50 HP and the Basic subtype.
In collector terms, this is a common card, the base-tier pull. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $0.88 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Nidoran ♂ has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#72 in Rising Rivals) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 42Average
Weak icon status.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
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Nidoran ♂ FAQ
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How much is Nidoran ♂ from Rising Rivals worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $0.88 across 2 variants. See the full variant breakdown above for low / mid / high / market / direct prices. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when available.
How rare is Nidoran ♂?
This printing is a common card, the base-tier pull (the card is labeled "Common" on the checklist). Nidoran ♂ has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Nidoran ♂?
Ken Sugimori illustrated this card. See Ken Sugimori's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Nidoran ♂ released?
The Rising Rivals set released in 2009. This specific card (#72 in the set) has been tradeable on TCGplayer and Cardmarket since launch.
Where can I buy Nidoran ♂?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Rising Rivals set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.