Nidorino
Base Set · 037/102 · Uncommon
Current Prices
Set
Base SetNumber
037/102
Rarity
Uncommon
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Nidorino Worth?
Nidorino is an Uncommon from Base Set, card number 037/102. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Nidorino Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Nidorino (Base Set, 037/102) is worth around $2.23 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $2.23, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.52. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $2.23, Lightly Played $1.19, Moderately Played $0.71, Heavily Played $0.63, Damaged $0.52 — 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 $233.32 — about 105x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $35.00.
Is It Worth Grading Nidorino?
Grading Nidorino can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($2.23) and a PSA 10 ($233.32) is about $231.09 — a 105x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $35.00, CGC 10 $17.72, CGC 9.5 $21.04. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $3.19 | $3.19 | $3.19 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.29 | $2.29 | $2.29 | 10 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $4.24 | $4.24 | $4.24 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 17 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $17.72 | $17.72 | $17.72 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $21.04 | $21.04 | $21.04 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $233.32 | $233.32 | $233.32 | 30 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $10.38 | $10.38 | $10.38 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $19.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 | 11 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 26 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 21 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.52 | $0.15 | $2.77 | 250 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.63 | $0.29 | $0.75 | 311 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.19 | $0.80 | $3.05 | 1,181 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.71 | $0.40 | $1.30 | 660 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.23 | $1.00 | $4.48 | 816 |
Is Nidorino a Good Buy?
Nidorino is an uncommon — steady set-filler value rather than an investment piece. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Nidorino's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
