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Giovanni's Nidorina
#12/98 in Challenge from the Darkness, Uncommon, 80 HP, illustrated by Ken Sugimori.
- Card number
- #12/98
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- HP
- 80 HP
- Language
- Japanese
- Release date
- June 25, 1999
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
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Collector Notes
Giovanni's Nidorina
Giovanni's Nidorina appears in the Japanese print of Challenge from the Darkness, released on June 25, 1999. Giovanni's Nidorina is a uncommon rarity and 80 HP. The Challenge from the Darkness set contains 98 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by Ken Sugimori.
Collector Insights
Giovanni's Nidorina is a Pokémon from the Challenge from the Darkness set, released in 1999. It has 80 HP and is classified as an Uncommon rarity card. The card features artwork by Ken Sugimori and is part of the Japanese language edition. Giovanni's Nidorina has two attacks: Poison Sting Tackle and Body Slam. Poison Sting Tackle costs one Grass and one Colorless energy, dealing 30 damage while inflicting 20 damage to itself. The attack also has a 50% chance to poison the defending Pokémon. Body Slam requires two Colorless and one Grass energy, dealing 20 damage and a 50% chance to paralyze the defending Pokémon. The card’s text emphasizes Giovanni’s dominance through its tactical effects, reflecting its role in competitive play.
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