Nidoran♀ - Base Set (Unlimited)

Name: Nidoran♀ - Base Set (Unlimited)
Brand: Momofthecircus
Availability: LimitedAvailability

English Pokémon TCG Nidoran♀ Base Set card, showing the purple Pokémon in a grassy area, Basic type, 60 HP.

Estimated value

$1 - $5

Rarity

Ordinary(3/10)

NIDORAN♀ - BASE SET (UNLIMITED): IDENTIFICATION

This is a Basic Pokémon 'Nidoran♀' card from the English Base Set. It features artwork of the female Nidoran species, a quadrupedal, light-purple Pokémon with large ears and prominent spines. The card is a normal, non-holo variant and appears to be from the Unlimited print run, given no '1st Edition' stamp is visible. Its attack, 'Double Stab,' deals 10x damage, multiplying by the number of heads on two coin flips. The card shows typical characteristics of early Pokémon TCG printings.

Compare with other trading cards in the archive: Misty's Tears (Kasumi's Tears) - Gym Heroes (Japanese) [PSA 8], Darkrai (136/197) - Obsidian Flames, Kakuna - Base Set (Unlimited) [029/16].

SET RELEASE & PRINT RUN

The Base Set, released in 1999 in English, was the inaugural set for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, introducing the first 102 Pokémon to the Western market. Cards like Nidoran♀ were foundational, allowing players to build decks and experience the nascent TCG. While Nidoran♀ itself isn't a powerful or rare card like Charizard, it represents a core component of the original game's strategy and the early Pokedex. Its simplicity reflects the game's initial design philosophy before more complex mechanics were introduced.

SCARCITY

Ordinary40-55%

CommonLegendary

Standard antiques commonly found at estate sales and flea markets. Plentiful supply meets modest demand.

Rarity 3/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 155 trading cards items at rarity 3 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

Moderate production runs
Common at estate sales
Entry-level collectibles

Confidence Factors

This is a common card, making counterfeiting unprofitable.
The card text and layout are consistent with authentic Base Set cards.

How does authenticity detection work?

GRADING EXPERT'S TAKE

Trading Card Market Analyst

Card Specialist

I have high confidence in the identification of this card as an English Base Set Unlimited Nidoran♀ due to clear visual cues matching its known design, text, and set characteristics. The condition assessment is preliminary due to image clarity.

KEY EVIDENCE

1Card features 'Nidoran♀' as the Pokémon name, consistent with the Base Set character.
2The card has 'BASIC' text, a 'LV. 29' and '60 HP' indicator, and the 'Double Stab' attack, all matching the English Base Set Nidoran♀.
3The lack of a '1st Edition' stamp signifies it is an Unlimited print run card.
4The yellow border and specific layout are characteristic of the English Base Set.
5The 'No. 032 Poison Pin Pokémon' text further confirms the specific card.

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

→Provide a clear image of the card's back to assess edge and corner wear.
→Submit higher resolution images for a more precise surface condition evaluation, checking for scratches or indentations.
→Inspect the card under angled light to detect any subtle surface flaws or print issues that affect grade.
→Measure centering by comparing the width of the borders on all four sides.

CONDITION & GRADE

Condition

Based on the visible image, the card seems to be in a moderately played (MP) to lightly played (LP) condition. There may be some edge wear, minor surface scratches, and possibly some corner whitening which are common for cards of this age that have been handled.