Nidoking #11
Nidoking is card #11 from Base Set 2, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $43.90 for its Holofoil printing.
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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.
Nidoking #11 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Nidoking at a glance
- Base Set 2, Base series, 2000.
- 7-day average €22.40; 30-day average €24.55.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €28.17.
- Trades around $43.90 on TCGplayer.
- Rarity tier — Rare.
Nidoking price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Nidoking #11.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $17.40
- Mid
- $39.99
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Nidoking #11
Base Set 2 placed Nidoking at #11; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2000 within the Base series. The card carries 90 HP and Grass typing, with a Stage 2 designation.
Artwork is by Ken Sugimori; the Holofoil printing sits around $43.90, spanning $17.40–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
“Uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break its prey's bones.”
Printed flavour text on the Base Set 2 #11 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Base Set 2
- Series
- Base
- Number
- #11 / 130
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 90
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Nidorino
- Pokédex
- #34
- Released
- 2000/02/24
Nidoking attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Nidoking #11 — the playability layer behind the price.
Thrash
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 30 damage plus 10 more damage; if tails, this attack does 30 damage and Nidoking does 10 damage to itself.
Toxic
The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned. It now takes 20 Poison damage instead of 10 after each player's turn (even if it was already Poisoned).
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Nidoking price analysis
What drives the current market value of Nidoking #11.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($43.90).
A $43.90 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
At $43.90, Nidoking draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
In EUR, Nidoking trends at €28.17 on Cardmarket (avg sold €24.04, lowest NM €6.75).
Nidoking price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €22.40, 8.8% below the 30-day average of €24.55.
Single-day average: €30.00; Cardmarket trend price €28.17.
Nidoking has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $40.47 to $44.41; the latest value sits at 87% of that recorded range and 1.1% below the high set October 19, 2026.
Recorded volatility runs near 4.9% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 1.1% over the tracked window.
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.
Selling Nidoking at $43.90 nets roughly $37.78 on eBay, $38.00 on TCGplayer, $41.36 via Cardmarket, $38.81 on Whatnot or $43.90 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $6.12.
As a rare card, Nidoking sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Nidoking #11.
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 #11 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Nidoking #11.
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 $43.90 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $55.49 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $89.87 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $11.46 (13.7% 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 Base Set 2
By market value Nidoking sits at #8 of 27 in Base Set 2 (set median $35.56).
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 74%.
The set's top card is Charizard (#4), valued at $433.98.
What makes Nidoking valuable
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Priced at $43.90 with steady supply, Nidoking sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Ken Sugimori illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- As a Grass-type Pokémon card, Nidoking is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Nidoking dates to 2000, and vintage-era supply cannot increase, which underpins long-term collector value.
Buying & selling Nidoking
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Nidoking has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€22.40 and €24.55) to time entries and exits.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $43.90 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- For Nidoking, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $43.90 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Nidoking value questions
What is the value of Nidoking?
The current TCGplayer market value is $43.90 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $17.40 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €28.17.
Should I buy Nidoking?
Short-term momentum is softening (-8.8%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Nidoking?
Nidoking is a Rare card from Base Set 2 (Base series, 2000). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Nidoking are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($43.90). 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 $43.90. 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 vintage-era Base set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
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