Giovanni's Nidoking
Gym Challenge · 007/132 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Set
Gym ChallengeNumber
007/132
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Unlimited_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Giovanni's Nidoking Worth?
Giovanni's Nidoking (Unlimited_Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Gym Challenge, card number 007/132. 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.
Giovanni's Nidoking Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Giovanni's Nidoking (Gym Challenge, 007/132) is worth around $72.94 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $72.94, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $18.52. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $72.94, Lightly Played $50.11, Moderately Played $40.08, Heavily Played $24.95, Damaged $18.52 — 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 $581.10 — about 8.0x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $111.11.
Is It Worth Grading Giovanni's Nidoking?
Grading Giovanni's Nidoking can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($72.94) and a PSA 10 ($581.10) is about $508.16 — a 8.0x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $111.11, CGC 10 $400.00, CGC 9.5 $129.00. 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 | $14.47 | $14.47 | $14.47 | 1 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $34.50 | $34.50 | $34.50 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $69.50 | $69.50 | $69.50 | 11 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $91.89 | $91.89 | $91.89 | 7 |
| ebay | BGS 4 | $34.76 | $34.76 | $34.76 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $233.50 | $233.50 | $233.50 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $400.00 | $400.00 | $400.00 | 16 |
| ebay | CGC 3 5 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 5 | $79.00 | $79.00 | $79.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $199.99 | $199.99 | $199.99 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $94.99 | $94.99 | $94.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $129.00 | $129.00 | $129.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $581.10 | $581.10 | $581.10 | 33 |
| ebay | PSA 2 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $24.50 | $24.50 | $24.50 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | 26 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $64.95 | $64.95 | $64.95 | 32 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $142.50 | $142.50 | $142.50 | 35 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $85.00 | $85.00 | $85.00 | 28 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $111.11 | $111.11 | $111.11 | 29 |
| ebay | SGC 5 | $26.10 | $26.10 | $26.10 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 7 | $34.00 | $34.00 | $34.00 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 9 | $99.99 | $99.99 | $99.99 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $499.00 | $499.00 | $499.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $18.52 | $17.57 | $19.30 | 84 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $24.95 | $23.25 | $26.25 | 48 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $50.11 | $50.00 | $50.13 | 135 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $40.08 | $40.74 | $40.74 | 82 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $72.94 | $68.00 | $68.00 | 57 |
Is Giovanni's Nidoking a Good Buy?
Holos like Giovanni's 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 Giovanni's Nidoking's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
