History
The Nidorina 40/64 card from the Jungle expansion, 1st Edition, is a genuine piece of history for Pokémon TCG collectors. Nidorina, the evolution of Nidoran♀, is a Poison-type Pokémon introduced in the first generation. She is recognizable by her elegant appearance and distinctive horns, representing an intermediate stage before her final form, Nidoqueen.
The Jungle expansion, released in 1999, was the second major Pokémon TCG set to be released in English, right after the Base Set. It introduced 48 new Pokémon to the game, significantly expanding the pool of available creatures and refining strategies. The presence of the "1st Edition" symbol on this Nidorina card attests to its belonging to the very first print run of this expansion, making it particularly sought after by purists.
The artwork by CR CG gangs for this Nidorina card captures the Pokémon in a natural environment, highlighting its ready-to-act posture. The artistic style of the era