Nidoking (Japanese)
The Town on No Map · 048/092 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
048/092
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Unlimited
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Nidoking (Japanese) Worth?
Nidoking (Japanese) (Unlimited variant) is a Rare card in the The Town on No Map set, card number 048/092. 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) (The Town on No Map, 048/092) is worth around $10.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $10.00, while a Moderately Played one drops to roughly $18.50. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $10.00, Lightly Played $9.99, Moderately Played $18.50 — 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 $750.00 — about 75x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $34.00.
Is It Worth Grading Nidoking (Japanese)?
Grading Nidoking (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($10.00) and a PSA 10 ($750.00) is about $740.00 — a 75x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $34.00. 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 | $15.51 | $15.51 | $15.51 | 5 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $8.57 | $8.57 | $8.57 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $750.00 | $750.00 | $750.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $34.00 | $34.00 | $34.00 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 6 |
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.
