Nidoking
Base Set (Shadowless) · 011/102 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Number
011/102
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
1st_Edition_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
19
Last Updated
Mar 3, 2026
About Nidoking
Nidoking is a holographic rare card and one of the notable pulls from Base Set (Shadowless), numbered 011/102 in the expansion. This is the 1st_Edition_Holofoil variant. At its current price point, this card is an affordable pickup for set completionists and casual collectors.
Nidoking Price Analysis
Market pricing data for Nidoking from Base Set (Shadowless) is currently limited. Check back soon for updated values. A PSA 10 graded version is currently valued at $10,100. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $1,250. Over the past 30 days, Nidoking has increased in value by +242.0%, indicating growing demand among collectors. Trading activity for this specific card is limited, so prices may fluctuate more between individual sales.
Grading Nidoking
Professional grading is available for Nidoking and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: CGC 5 5, PSA 4. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: DAMAGED, HEAVILY PLAYED, LIGHTLY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED. At this price point, grading is generally not cost-effective as the grading fee may exceed the card's ungraded value. Consider grading only for sentimental or personal collection purposes.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $199.95 | $199.95 | $199.95 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $278.11 | $275.14 | $275.14 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $145.39 | $142.73 | $142.73 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $175.00 | $185.00 | $185.00 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $360.00 | $360.00 | $360.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $125.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $375.99 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $280.99 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $244.99 | $275.00 | $275.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $642.58 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $46.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $836.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $125.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $1,325 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $650.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $222.50 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $1,750 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | BGS 7 5 | $305.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | CGC 3 5 | $224.99 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $10,100 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $42.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | PSA 2 | $160.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | BGS 7 | $412.50 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $400.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $375.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $649.99 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $1,530 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | BGS 6 5 | $325.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | BGS 8 | $710.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $1,250 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $722.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | CGC 4 | $250.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | CGC 2 5 | $168.50 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $3,051 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $1,528 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $149.03 | N/A | N/A | — |
Is Nidoking a Good Investment?
Holographic rares like Nidoking are among the most collected card types. They balance accessibility with genuine collectible appeal. The upward price trend suggests increasing demand. However, short-term price movements do not always indicate long-term direction. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
