Nidoking
Base Set 2 · 011/130 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Set
Base Set 2Nomor
011/130
Kelangkaan
Holo Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
1,509
Last Updated
Mar 3, 2026
About Nidoking
Nidoking is a holographic rare card and one of the notable pulls from Base Set 2, numbered 011/130 in the expansion. This is the Holofoil variant. With a mid-range market value, Nidoking is a solid addition to any collection and a card worth keeping in good condition.
Nidoking Price Analysis
The current market price for Nidoking from Base Set 2 is $23.92 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $23.29 to a high of $24.99. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $805.00 — approximately 33.7x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $124.99. The price has remained relatively stable over the last 30 days with a -0.2% change. With a high volume of recorded sales (1,509+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Nidoking
Professional grading is available for Nidoking and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: BGS 5, BGS 9, CGC 10, CGC 4, CGC 4 5, CGC 5, CGC 5 5, CGC 6. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: DAMAGED, HEAVILY PLAYED, LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, MODERATELY PLAYED. Grading is worth considering for this card, especially if it is in excellent condition. The price difference between ungraded and a PSA 10 can be substantial at this tier.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $9.95 | $9.95 | $9.95 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $29.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 17 |
| ebay | BGS 5 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $49.99 | $67.00 | $67.00 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 4 | $21.00 | $21.00 | $21.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 4 5 | $10.00 | $19.47 | $19.47 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $805.00 | $16.50 | $16.50 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $24.99 | $15.86 | $15.86 | 11 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 26 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $21.50 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 63 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $27.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 | 61 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $60.03 | $75.00 | $75.00 | 46 |
| ebay | SGC 7 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 3 |
| ebay | TAG 3 | $21.99 | $21.99 | $21.99 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $7.50 | $6.91 | $7.20 | 134 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $23.92 | $23.29 | $24.99 | 130 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $11.46 | $11.99 | $12.57 | 198 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $10.49 | $9.69 | $9.69 | 97 |
| ebay | PSA 2 | $12.01 | $28.92 | $28.92 | 88 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $15.18 | $12.31 | $17.50 | 270 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $41.00 | $49.00 | $49.00 | 14 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $59.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | 21 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $18.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $25.00 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $16.50 | $15.99 | $15.99 | 14 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $32.99 | $22.89 | $22.89 | 75 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $94.99 | $89.99 | $89.99 | 18 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $32.00 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 15 |
| ebay | CGC 5 | $12.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $124.99 | $95.00 | $120.00 | 50 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $50.00 | $79.99 | $79.99 | 31 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $150.00 | $118.50 | $118.50 | 39 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $14.50 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $25.00 | $16.50 | $16.50 | 6 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $16.00 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 12 |
Is Nidoking a Good Investment?
Holographic rares like Nidoking are among the most collected card types. They balance accessibility with genuine collectible appeal. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. High trading volume makes this card relatively liquid, meaning it can be bought or sold quickly at market price. 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.
