Nidoking 151 #174
Nidoking is a Illustration Rare Pokémon card from 151 (#174), illustrated by Misaki Hashimoto. It's a Stage 2 Darkness-type Pokémon with 170 HP, evolving from Nidorino, weak to Fighting ×2. Its current blended market value is $22.16 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $128 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 6× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 2 July 2026.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 20 sold$128$109–$147 | |
| PSA 9 | 11 sold$35$30–$40 | |
| PSA 8.5 | $12$12–$12 | |
| PSA 6 | $12$12–$12 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
Real completed sale prices from Fanatics Collect — weekly and premier auctions plus marketplace Buy It Now sales, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$71.27 grading fee → 5.8× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $127.92 | $71.27 | +$34 | 5.8× |
| PSA 9 | $35.08 | $70.34 | −$57 | 1.6× |
| PSA 8.5 | $12.00 | $70.11 | −$80 | 0.5× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 9,321 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 33.3% | $128.00 |
| PSA 9 | 53.1% | $35.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 13.7% | $22.00 |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Gem rate is estimated from cumulative PSA population, which skews toward nicer, resubmitted copies — so it overstates the true grade rate. Treat it as a guide, not a guarantee.
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Where to buy
Cross-market prices
45% spreadCurrently 45% cheaper on Cardmarket than TCGplayer. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
🇪🇺 Cardmarket price · Europe
31% cheaper than the US🔥 Trending in the community
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Card text
Evolves from Nidorino.
“Nidoking prides itself on its strength. It's forceful and spirited in battle, making use of its thick tail and diamond-crushing horn.”
About the Pokémon
It uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break the prey's bones.
Card details
Other Nidoking cards
There are 9 different Nidoking printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is 151 #174 (Illustration Rare).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Nidoking (151 #174) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Nidoking from 151 is worth approximately $22.16 ungraded (near-mint), and around $128 in PSA 10 gem mint. Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
What is the PSA 10 price for Nidoking?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Nidoking from 151 is worth around $128 — roughly 6× the raw ungraded value of $22.16.
Should I grade my Nidoking?
A PSA 10 sells for about $128 versus $22.16 raw — roughly a 6× uplift. Grading is worth it when that premium comfortably beats the grading fee and the card is clean enough to have a real shot at a 10. See the "Should you grade it?" estimate above for net profit per grade.
Is Nidoking rare?
Nidoking is a Illustration Rare card from 151 (card #174), illustrated by Misaki Hashimoto. Its current blended market value is $22.16 ungraded.