Nidoking (Japanese)
CP6: Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary · 043/087 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
043/087
Rarity
Rare
Variant
1st_Edition
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Nidoking (Japanese) Worth?
Nidoking (Japanese) (1st_Edition variant) is a Rare card in the CP6: Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary set, card number 043/087. 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.
Nidoking (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Nidoking (Japanese) (CP6: Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary, 043/087) is worth around $8.13 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $8.13, while a Moderately Played one drops to roughly $5.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $8.13, Lightly Played $5.00, Moderately Played $5.00 — 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 $54.54 — about 6.7x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $41.89.
Is It Worth Grading Nidoking (Japanese)?
Grading Nidoking (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($8.13) and a PSA 10 ($54.54) is about $46.41 — a 6.7x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $41.89, CGC 10 $54.99, CGC 9.5 $30.00. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $8.99 | $8.99 | $8.99 | 21 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $60.54 | $60.54 | $60.54 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $11.00 | $11.00 | $11.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $54.99 | $54.99 | $54.99 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $15.86 | $15.86 | $15.86 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $54.54 | $54.54 | $54.54 | 33 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $21.76 | $19.01 | $24.50 | 16 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $41.89 | $41.89 | $41.89 | 31 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $8.13 | $8.13 | $8.13 | 50 |
Is Nidoking (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Nidoking (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Nidoking (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
