Nidoking
XY - Evolutions · 45/108 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Set
XY - EvolutionsNumber
45/108
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Nidoking Worth?
Nidoking (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from XY - Evolutions, card number 45/108. 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 Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Nidoking (XY - Evolutions, 45/108) is worth around $3.92 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $3.92, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.27. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $3.92, Lightly Played $2.70, Moderately Played $1.57, Heavily Played $0.93, Damaged $1.27 — 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 $150.00 — about 38x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $25.00.
Is It Worth Grading Nidoking?
Grading Nidoking can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($3.92) and a PSA 10 ($150.00) is about $146.08 — a 38x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $25.00, CGC 10 $32.00, CGC 9.5 $25.00. 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 | $2.99 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.99 | $3.99 | $3.99 | 17 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $17.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $10.50 | $9.50 | $11.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $11.07 | $11.07 | $11.07 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 29 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 27 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 27 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.27 | $1.27 | $1.27 | 23 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.93 | $0.93 | $0.93 | 19 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.70 | $1.77 | $3.39 | 237 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.57 | $1.57 | $1.57 | 72 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $3.92 | $3.30 | $4.91 | 496 |
Is Nidoking a Good Buy?
Holos like Nidoking are among the most collected cards and tend to hold value well. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Nidoking's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
