Nidoking
Base Set · 011/102 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Set
Base SetNumber
011/102
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, card number 011/102. 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, 011/102) is worth around $36.20 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $36.20, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $9.93. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $36.20, Lightly Played $24.71, Moderately Played $15.55, Heavily Played $11.37, Damaged $9.93 — 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 $1,052 — about 29x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $160.00.
Is It Worth Grading Nidoking?
Grading Nidoking can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($36.20) and a PSA 10 ($1,052) is about $1,016 — a 29x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $160.00, CGC 10 $299.00, CGC 9.5 $125.00. 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 | DAMAGED | $14.46 | $14.46 | $14.46 | 3 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $14.89 | $14.89 | $14.89 | 2 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $21.54 | $18.99 | $25.63 | 14 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $27.25 | $24.50 | $29.99 | 9 |
| ebay | BGS 4 5 | $30.01 | $30.01 | $30.01 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 7 5 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $98.00 | $98.00 | $98.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $125.00 | $125.00 | $125.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $103.75 | $99.00 | $108.50 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $299.00 | $299.00 | $299.00 | 32 |
| ebay | CGC 3 | $18.22 | $18.22 | $18.22 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 4 | $24.50 | $24.50 | $24.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 4 5 | $21.94 | $21.94 | $21.94 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 5 | $29.97 | $29.97 | $29.97 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $34.00 | $34.00 | $34.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $53.99 | $53.99 | $53.99 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $94.99 | $94.99 | $94.99 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $125.00 | $125.00 | $125.00 | 17 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $79.99 | $79.99 | $79.99 | 16 |
| ebay | PSA 1 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $1,052 | $1,052 | $1,052 | 35 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $21.00 | $21.00 | $21.00 | 21 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $25.49 | $25.49 | $25.49 | 31 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $29.80 | $29.61 | $29.99 | 30 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $24.50 | $24.50 | $24.50 | 28 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $49.00 | $49.00 | $49.00 | 33 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $77.00 | $77.00 | $77.00 | 32 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $125.00 | $125.00 | $125.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $160.00 | $160.00 | $160.00 | 35 |
| ebay | PSA 9 5 | $185.00 | $185.00 | $185.00 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 7 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 2 |
| ebay | SGC 8 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 8 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $9.93 | $8.00 | $11.27 | 457 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $11.37 | $11.00 | $13.99 | 631 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $24.71 | $22.00 | $27.97 | 787 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $15.55 | $11.00 | $16.95 | 828 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $36.20 | $36.66 | $40.00 | 364 |
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.
