Nidoking Base Set 2 #11
Nidoking is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from Base Set 2 (#11), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It's a Stage 2 Grass-type Pokémon with 90 HP, evolving from Nidorino, weak to Psychic ×2. Its current blended market value is $41.59 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $411 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 10× 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 | $411$411–$411 | |
| PSA 9 | 5 sold$169$144–$195 | |
| PSA 8.5 | $114$114–$114 | |
| PSA 8 | 10 sold$69$58–$79 | |
| PSA 7 | 13 sold$46$39–$53 | |
| PSA 6 | 10 sold$39$33–$45 | |
| PSA 5 | 5 sold$30$26–$35 | |
| PSA 4 | $19$12–$20 | |
| PSA 3 | $9$9–$9 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
Real completed hammer prices from Fanatics Collect weekly and premier auctions, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$74.1 grading fee → 9.9× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $410.75 | $74.1 | +$295 | 9.9× |
| PSA 9 | $169.26 | $71.68 | +$56 | 4.1× |
| PSA 8.5 | $114.16 | $71.13 | +$1 | 2.7× |
| PSA 8 | $68.73 | $70.68 | −$44 | 1.7× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 3,443 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 0.8% | $411.00 |
| PSA 9 | 15.8% | $169.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 83.4% | $42.00 |
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
97% spreadCurrently 97% cheaper on PriceCharting 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.
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Card text
Evolves from Nidorino.
“Uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break its prey's bones.”
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 Base Set 2 #11 (Rare Holo).
More from Base Set 2
Frequently asked questions
How much is Nidoking (Base Set 2 #11) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Nidoking from Base Set 2 is worth approximately $41.59 ungraded (near-mint), and around $411 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 Base Set 2 is worth around $411 — roughly 10× the raw ungraded value of $41.59.
Should I grade my Nidoking?
A PSA 10 sells for about $411 versus $41.59 raw — roughly a 10× 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 Rare Holo card from Base Set 2 (card #11), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. Its current blended market value is $41.59 ungraded.