Pokemon Nidoqueen Appraisal

Pokemon Base Set Nidoqueen Trading Card

This item is a vintage Pokemon trading card featuring Nidoqueen, likely from the original Base Set or an early expansion given its aesthetic and design. The card is primarily made of laminated paperboard, typical of trading cards, with a glossy finish on the front face where the artwork and game information are printed. The dominant colors are a golden-yellow border surrounding a green frame for the game text and stats, and a vibrant multi-colored illustration of Nidoqueen. Visible characteristics include the Pokemon's name 'Nidoqueen' prominently displayed at the top, along with its HP '90 HP'. The artwork depicts Nidoqueen in a somewhat aggressive stance, set against a pinkish-purple, rocky landscape with faint green foliage in the background. Below the artwork, the card details Nidoqueen's length (4'3") and weight (132 lbs), and its two attacks: 'Boyfriends' which deals '20+' damage and 'Mega Punch' which deals '50' damage. The card shows signs of moderate to heavy wear, particularly noticeable along the edges and corners, where the golden border appears scuffed and chipped, revealing the underlying card stock. There are visible surface scratches and light creasing on the card face, indicating general handling and use over time. The overall condition suggests it has been played with and is not in mint or near-mint condition. The card lacks a holographic foil, suggesting it is a common, uncommon, or rare non-holo variant. The text at the bottom appears to include manufacturing details, likely copyright information from Nintendo, Creatures, GAMEFREAK, and the release year, although the exact text is not clearly legible due to image quality. The font style and layout are characteristic of early Pokemon trading card releases, placing its estimated age in the late 1990s or early 2000s. Its quality is consistent with mass-produced trading cards from that era.