Nidoran Male Card Appraisal

Nidoran ♂ (Male) - 1999 Pokémon Base Set Trading Card (55/102)

This is an original English-language Nidoran ♂ (Male) trading card from the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) Base Set, published by Wizards of the Coast in 1999. The card is a standard 2.5 x 3.5 inches, printed on characteristic cardstock with a satin finish. The artwork by Ken Sugimori depicts the pink/purple rabbit-like creature in a field setting. As a Grass-type Pokémon, it features a green background with a 'bubble' texture typical of the early Jungle/Base sets. This specific card is an Unlimited edition, as evidenced by the lack of a '1st Edition' stamp on the left side but the presence of drop shadows behind the art frame. The bottom right identifies it as card 55/102 with a black circle symbol, indicating a Common rarity. The text includes the 'Horn Hazard' move for 30 damage and the flavor text referencing its venomous horns. Regarding condition, the card is stored within a plastic binder sleeve which obscures some surface detail, but visible wear includes rounding at the corners and slight whitening of the yellow border along the bottom edge. There is a noticeable dark scuff or ink mark on the lower text box near the 'Stiffens its ears' sentence. The centering appears slightly heavy on the right border. Despite these minor play-wear issues, the card retains clear legibility and represents an essential piece of early nostalgic gaming history.