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Low confidenceOnly 1 sale in the last 90 days.
Recent CGC 9.6 sales
- Jul 2, 2026Fanatics$21.00
By grade
- CGC 9.6$21.001 sale
- CGC 9$21.601 sale
- CGC 10$14.401 sale
From 3 completed sales recorded between Mar 30, 2026 and Jul 2, 2026. Sold prices only — asking prices are never counted.
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✨ Is it worth it?
An AI market read of this card — value, momentum, grading economics, liquidity. It lays out the data; you decide.
Nidoking is a Rare Pokémon card from 151 (#34), illustrated by Shiburingaru. It's a Stage 2 Darkness-type Pokémon with 170 HP, evolving from Nidorino, weak to Fighting ×2. Its current blended market value is $0.30 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $85 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 283× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 20 August 2026.
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Verified sales history10 in 90 days✓ real completed listings
| Date | Grade | Price | Cert |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug 2026 | PSA 10 | $85.00 | #96819409 ✓ |
| 3 Aug 2026 | PSA 9 | $14.00 | #159591885 ✓ |
| 14 Jul 2026 | PSA 8 | $5.50 | #91411496 ✓ |
| 27 Jun 2026 | PSA 9 | $11.50 | #91411497 ✓ |
| 3 Jun 2026 | PSA 10 | $85.00 | #125809489 ✓ |
| 3 May 2026 | PSA 8 | $14.50 | #151139013 ✓ |
| 16 Apr 2026 | PSA 8 | $4.25 | #139341304 ✓ |
| 21 Mar 2026 | PSA 7 | $7.50 | #145248413 ✓ |
| 19 Mar 2026 | PSA 8 | $9.95 | #144520395 ✓ |
| 8 Mar 2026 | PSA 9 | $8.70 | #144452977 ✓ |
Should you grade it?
Expected return across every likely grade, after fees — the realistic average, not the best case. Only 22.6% of copies gem (PSA 10 best case +$14); most land at PSA 9 or below.
The odds
Nidoking is a Rare in 151 — the pack's hit slot lands on Rare 59.7% of the time, split across 25 rare cards in the set, so pulling this exact card is roughly 1 in 42 packs.
Estimates only. Pack odds come from CardTrack's pack model (the same one behind the pack simulator) — not an official rate. Grading odds are the real cumulative PSA population, which skews toward nicer, resubmitted copies, so it overstates the true first-submission gem rate. Full grade-by-grade breakdown below.
Grade-by-grade ROI & risk-adjusted outcomesNet vs raw per target grade, plus the probability-weighted distribution
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $85.00 | $71 | +$14 | 283.3× |
| PSA 9 | $14.00 | $70 | −$56 | 46.7× |
| PSA 8 | $4.25 | $70 | −$66 | 14.2× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 380 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 22.6% | $85.00 |
| PSA 9 | 27.4% | $14.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 50% | $0.00 |
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.
Population across gradersPSA, CGC & BGS — every grade, with gem rates
Only 23% of 380 CGC-graded Nidoking copies are a gem-mint 10 (86 of 380) — the rest grade lower.
Real graded population from PSA, CGC & BGS — a lower gem rate means a Nidoking 10 is harder to pull.
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All grades & conditions
Every grade we pricePSA / CGC / BGS ladder with per-grade population
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | ✓ 8 cert-verified$85$17–$85 | |
| PSA 9 | ✓ 12 cert-verified$14$7–$20 | |
| PSA 8 | $4$4–$4 |
Raw condition ladderNM → damaged, with real sold medians where we have them
Price by printingBase vs reverse holo vs 1st edition — priced separately
Price by variant
TCGplayer market price per printing — reverse holo, 1st edition and unlimited often differ sharply.
Market dataCross-market spread, EU price, momentum & community buzz
Cross-market prices
3% spreadCurrently 3% 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.
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#19 on the radarNidoking is one of the most-talked-about Pokémon right now across the Pokémon investing & TCG subreddits. See the hype radar →
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Card textAttacks, abilities, weakness / resistance / retreat
Evolves from Nidorino.
If you have Nidoqueen in play, ignore all Energy in the costs of attacks used by this Pokémon.
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned.
“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 PokémonSpecies, generation, evolution line
Card detailsSet, rarity, artist, Pokédex & specs
Other Nidoking cards
There are 9 different Nidoking printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is 151 #34 (Rare).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Nidoking (151 #34) worth?
As of 20 August 2026, Nidoking from 151 is worth approximately $0.30 ungraded (near-mint), and around $85 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 $85 — roughly 283× the raw ungraded value of $0.30.
Should I grade my Nidoking?
A PSA 10 sells for about $85 versus $0.30 raw — roughly a 283× 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 card from 151 (card #34), illustrated by Shiburingaru. Its current blended market value is $0.30 ungraded.
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