Nidoking #H18
💎 Grail CardNidoking #H18 sits in the E-Card series and carries a live market value of $230.98, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Nidoking #H18. Sell on your own schedule.
Nidoking at a glance
- Rare rarity.
- Set: Aquapolis (E-Card, 2003).
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- No published price history.
- Current TCGplayer market value $230.98 (Holofoil).
Nidoking price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Nidoking #H18.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $114.99
- Mid
- $187.04
- High
- —
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About Nidoking #H18
Card #H18 of Aquapolis is Nidoking, a classic-era Pokémon card from the E-Card series (2003). The card carries 110 HP and Fighting typing, with a Stage 2 designation.
Naoyo Kimura illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $230.98, with listings from $114.99 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Aquapolis
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #H18 / 147
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Naoyo Kimura
- HP
- 110
- Type
- Fighting
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Nidorino
- Released
- 2003/01/15
Nidoking attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Nidoking #H18 — the playability layer behind the price.
Earth Rage
Once during your turn (before your attack), if Nidoking is your Active Pokémon, you may flip a coin. If heads, put a damage counter on each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. This power can't be used if Nidoking is affected by a Special Condition.
Giant Horn
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 50 damage plus 30 more damage.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Grass ×2
- Resistance
- Lightning -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Earth Rage
- Attacks
- 1
Nidoking price analysis
What drives the current market value of Nidoking #H18.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($230.98).
As a $230.98 card it trades like a collectible asset, with the exact printing driving most of the value.
At $230.98 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
Cardmarket does not list Nidoking, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Nidoking price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Nidoking, with a recorded low of $230.98 and high of $230.98; current value is at 100% of that band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Nidoking?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $230.98 market translates to a net of about $200.08 (eBay), $201.23 (TCGplayer), $219.08 (Cardmarket), $205.50 (Whatnot) or $230.98 (direct). That $30.90 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
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Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Nidoking?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Nidoking #H18 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $230.98 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $663.34 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $201.15. You need a graded sale of $276.95 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $309.63 (114.3% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Nidoking within Aquapolis
Nidoking ranks #20 of 174 tracked Aquapolis cards by market value, against a set median of $63.74.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 89%.
The set's top card is Houndoom (#H11), valued at $1,571.99.
What makes Nidoking valuable
- At Rare rarity, Nidoking is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Its Fighting typing means Nidoking has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- A $230.98 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Nidoking comes from the classic era (2003), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Naoyo Kimura illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
Buying & selling Nidoking
- Aquapolis was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $230.98 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $230.98 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- For Nidoking, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Nidoking value questions
What is Nidoking #H18 worth?
Nidoking trades near $230.98 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $114.99–—; Cardmarket shows —.
Will Nidoking hold its value?
Short-term momentum is steady. Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
How rare is Nidoking?
Nidoking is a Rare card from Aquapolis (E-Card series, 2003). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Nidoking have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($230.98). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Nidoking?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $230.98. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Nidoking's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fighting), and condition. Artwork by Naoyo Kimura also matters to collector demand.
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