Nidoran (Male) Pokémon Base Set Trading Card

Name: Nidoran (Male) Pokémon Base Set Trading Card
Brand: Momofthecircus
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Vintage Nidoran Male Pokémon Base Set trading card with purple character and green background, on a dark surface.

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DESCRIPTION

A vintage Pokémon trading card featuring Nidoran (Male) with an illustration of the purple, rabbit-like creature in a natural setting. The card is a 'Basic' Pokémon, level 20, with 60 HP. Its attack is 'Double Stab'. This card belongs to the Pokémon Base Set, indicated by the card design and the absence of a set symbol, characteristic of the first print run.

CULTURAL ECHOES

Where This Object Echoes

Japanese Media FranchisesLate 20th to 21st Century

The Pokémon franchise, originating in Japan, created a global phenomenon through video games, anime, and trading cards, establishing a template for successful multimedia franchises.

Modern Fantasy Art20th-21st Century

The creature design of Nidoran, like many Pokémon, draws on a blend of natural animals (rabbits, rodents) with fantastical elements, characteristic of modern fantasy illustration.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

•The act of collecting and trading cards among children and hobbyists, fostering community and social interaction.
•Engaging in strategic gameplay where players use their collected cards to battle against each other, mimicking the 'trainer' role from the video games.

Meaning Through Time

Late 1990s - Early 2000s

Primarily viewed as a children's game and collectible item, often exchanged in schoolyards and local communities.

2010s - Present

Evolved into a significant investment and collector's market for rare and vintage cards, with high-graded specimens commanding substantial prices, appealing to nostalgic adult collectors.

HISTORICAL STORY

The Pokémon Trading Card Game launched in North America in 1998, quickly becoming a global phenomenon. The Base Set, released in 1999, was the very first set of Pokémon cards printed in English, introducing many of the iconic Pokémon from the original video games. Cards from this era are highly ...

DID YOU KNOW?

Nidoran (Male) is unique among early Pokémon as it has a female counterpart, Nidoran (Female), and they are among the few related Pokémon that do not share a common name prefix.

The Base Set of the Pokémon TCG featured 102 cards, and was famously released in multiple print runs, with the first edition and shadowless variations being particularly valuable.

MATERIAL & CONDITION

Surface

Smooth, glossy card stock with a slightly textured feel. The surface likely has minor scuffs or wear consistent with handling given its age.

Weight & Feel

Lightweight and thin, characteristic of a standard playing card.

Condition

The image quality makes a precise condition assessment difficult. However, some minor edge wear appears to be present, and the card's position suggests it may not be in a protective sleeve, indicating potential light play wear or surface scratching.