Nidoking
Base Set 2 · 011/130 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Set
Base Set 2Number
011/130
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Nidoking Worth?
Nidoking (Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Base Set 2, card number 011/130. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Nidoking Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Nidoking (Base Set 2, 011/130) is worth around $23.94 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $23.94, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $8.12. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $23.94, Lightly Played $15.94, Moderately Played $11.67, Heavily Played $10.95, Damaged $8.12 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $16.50 — about 0.7x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $124.99.
Is It Worth Grading Nidoking?
Grading Nidoking can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($23.94) and a PSA 10 ($16.50) is about -$7.44 — a 0.7x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $124.99, CGC 10 $118.50, CGC 9.5 $89.99. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | CGC 4 | $21.00 | $21.00 | $21.00 | 1 |
| ebay | DAMAGED | $9.95 | $9.95 | $9.95 | 2 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | 3 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 9 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 10 |
| ebay | BGS 5 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $67.00 | $67.00 | $67.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $118.50 | $118.50 | $118.50 | 13 |
| ebay | CGC 4 5 | $19.47 | $19.47 | $19.47 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 5 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $15.99 | $15.99 | $15.99 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $41.00 | $32.00 | $49.99 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $59.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $84.99 | $84.99 | $84.99 | 12 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $89.99 | $89.99 | $89.99 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 2 | $28.92 | $28.92 | $28.92 | 29 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $15.86 | $15.86 | $15.86 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 26 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 | 23 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 24 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 | 16 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $124.99 | $124.99 | $124.99 | 18 |
| ebay | SGC 7 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 3 | $21.99 | $21.99 | $21.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $8.12 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 184 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $10.95 | $10.95 | $10.95 | 128 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $15.94 | $15.86 | $19.07 | 327 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $11.67 | $11.59 | $13.00 | 279 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $23.94 | $23.89 | $23.89 | 144 |
Is Nidoking a Good Buy?
Holos like Nidoking are among the most collected cards and tend to hold value well. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Nidoking's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
