Giovanni's Nidorina 44 / 132 Pokemon Card from Gym Challenge Set
Giovanni's Nidorina is a Stage 1 Grass-type Pokémon with 80 HP. It is part of the Gym Challenge set from the vintage era (2000) and was illustrated by Ken…
Set: Gym Challenge
Number: 44/132
Rarity: Uncommon
Set
About the Giovanni's Nidorina Pokémon Card
Giovanni's Nidorina is a Grass-type Pokémon card with 80 HP from the Gym Challenge set, part of the Gym series. It carries the collector number 44/132 and is classified as Uncommon. The Gym Challenge set was released on October 16, 2000.
Giovanni's Nidorina Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Giovanni's Nidorina
Card number: 44/132
Set: Gym Challenge
Series: Gym
Rarity: Uncommon
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Grass
HP: 80
Artist: Ken Sugimori
Release date: October 16, 2000
National Pokédex number: 30
Why Collect the Giovanni's Nidorina Pokémon Card?
Giovanni's Nidorina is most often collected as part of a complete Gym Challenge set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Giovanni's Nidorina Pokémon Card
Giovanni's Nidorina was illustrated by Ken Sugimori.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Giovanni's Nidorina Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Giovanni's Nidorina is about $5.05. Recent listings range from roughly
.99 (low) to $62.30 (high), with a mid-point near $4.98. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.
For context, the Gym Challenge set has a median card value near $7.84 and an average near $43.76, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +40% over the last 7 days and +69% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Gym Challenge set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Giovanni's Nidorina Pokémon Card
Whether Giovanni's Nidorina is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 363 copies of this card, of which 133 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 36.6%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
How Rare Is the Giovanni's Nidorina Pokémon Card?
As an Uncommon card, Giovanni's Nidorina sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 363 copies to date.
Final Thoughts on the Giovanni's Nidorina Pokémon Card
The Giovanni's Nidorina pokémon card is a Uncommon card from the Gym Challenge set (Gym series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Gym Challenge set. Its current aggregated market price is about $5.05; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Giovanni's Nidorina card from?
Giovanni's Nidorina is from the Gym Challenge set (Gym series), numbered 44/132 with the Uncommon rarity.
What rarity is the Giovanni's Nidorina card?
Giovanni's Nidorina is classified as Uncommon.
How much is the Giovanni's Nidorina 44/132 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about $5.05, within a recent range of roughly
.99 to $62.30. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Is the Giovanni's Nidorina card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 363 copies so far, with about 36.6% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
What is the PSA population for Giovanni's Nidorina?
PSA has graded 363 copies, of which 133 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 36.6%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
How rare is the Giovanni's Nidorina card?
As an Uncommon card, Giovanni's Nidorina sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
When was the Gym Challenge set released?
The Gym Challenge set was released on October 16, 2000.
