Nidoran♀ Base Set Pokémon Trading Card

Name: Nidoran♀ Base Set Pokémon Trading Card
Brand: Momofthecircus
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Nidoran♀ Base Set Pokémon Trading Card, showing the pink creature with large ears and spikes on its back, against a purple background.

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DESCRIPTION

A 'Basic' Pokémon trading card featuring Nidoran♀, a Poison Pin Pokémon. The card has a purple-themed design with a yellow border, characteristic of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. It displays Nidoran♀'s stats: LV.20, 60 HP, and its attack 'Double Stab' which deals 10x damage depending on a coin flip. The card also lists its height, weight, and Pokémon identification number (032).

CULTURAL ECHOES

Where This Object Echoes

Japanese Mythology/Folklore20th Century Japan

Many early Pokémon designs, including Nidoran♀ with its spiky appearance and 'poison' typing, draw inspiration from fantastical creatures and yokai found in Japanese folklore and monster stories.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

•Collecting and trading cards among peers, often involving showcases, binders, and competitive play.
•Strategic deck building and competitive play in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, adhering to official rulesets.

Meaning Through Time

Late 1990s - Early 2000s

Primarily a game piece and a collectible for children and teenagers, part of a burgeoning media franchise centered around video games and animation.

2010s - Present

Evolved into a nostalgic item for adult collectors who grew up with the franchise, with rare cards potentially holding significant investment value, while common cards retain sentimental value.

HISTORICAL STORY

The Pokémon Trading Card Game, first launched in Japan in 1996 and internationally in 1999, quickly became a global phenomenon. The Base Set, released in 1999 for English-speaking markets, introduced the original 151 Pokémon drawn from the video games Pokémon Red and Blue. These cards were central ...

DID YOU KNOW?

Nidoran♀ was designed alongside Nidoran♂, making them one of the first gendered Pokémon in the franchise, though their differences were mostly aesthetic in the original games.

The Base Set of the Pokémon TCG is famous for introducing the iconic yellow borders and font style that remained consistent for many years before later design changes.

MATERIAL & CONDITION

Surface

Smooth, glossy cardboard surface typical of trading cards. The card appears to have some minor edge wear and surface scuffs visible in the image.

Weight & Feel

Extremely lightweight, typical of a single trading card, made of thin coated cardstock.

Condition

Visible edge wear, particularly on the corners and along the yellow border. The surface shows some light scratching or scuffing. It appears to be in played or moderately used condition.