Nidoking (Japanese)
Pokemon Web · 033/048 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
Pokemon WebNumber
033/048
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 Pokemon Web set, card number 033/048. 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 (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Nidoking (Japanese) (Pokemon Web, 033/048) is worth around $75.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $75.00, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $44.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $255.00 — about 3.4x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $44.99.
Is It Worth Grading Nidoking (Japanese)?
Grading Nidoking (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($75.00) and a PSA 10 ($255.00) is about $180.00 — a 3.4x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $44.99, CGC 10 $129.50, PSA 8 $20.51. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $44.00 | $44.00 | $44.00 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $33.00 | $33.00 | $33.00 | 12 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $129.50 | $129.50 | $129.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $37.00 | $37.00 | $37.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $16.45 | $16.45 | $16.45 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $255.00 | $255.00 | $255.00 | 13 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $20.51 | $20.51 | $20.51 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $44.99 | $44.99 | $44.99 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 | 12 |
Is Nidoking (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Nidoking (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. 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.
