Nidoran♂ #96
📉 Dip AlertNidoran♂ is card #96 from Aquapolis, a Common Pokémon card currently trading near $13.92 for its Normal 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.
Nidoran♂ #96 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Nidoran♂ at a glance
- Common rarity.
- Set: Aquapolis (E-Card, 2003).
- Current TCGplayer market value $13.92 (Normal).
- Recent averages: €3.34 (7d), €3.69 (30d).
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €3.46.
Nidoran♂ price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Nidoran♂ #96.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $8.75
- Mid
- $13.99
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Nidoran♂ #96
Printed as #96 in Aquapolis, Nidoran♂ belongs to the E-Card series and dates to 2003. It is a Grass-type Pokémon with 50 HP, printed as Basic.
Artwork is by Keiko Fukuyama; the Normal printing sits around $13.92, spanning $8.75–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Aquapolis
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #96 / 147
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Keiko Fukuyama
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #32
- Released
- 2003/01/15
Nidoran♂ attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Nidoran♂ #96 — the playability layer behind the price.
Poison Horn
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Scratch
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Nidoran♂ price analysis
What drives the current market value of Nidoran♂ #96.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Normal ($13.92) — 1 version in total.
$13.92 gives Nidoran♂ real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In the $13.92 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
Cardmarket values Nidoran♂ at a trend of €3.46, an average sold price of €3.64 and a near-mint floor of €0.20.
Nidoran♂ price history & movement
Recent sales average €3.34 over 7 days versus €3.69 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-9.5%).
Single-day average: €3.00; Cardmarket trend price €3.46.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Nidoran♂, with a recorded low of $13.44 and high of $79.99; current value is at 1% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 40.1%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 83.2%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
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Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Nidoran♂?
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The $13.92 market translates to a net of about $11.78 (eBay), $11.85 (TCGplayer), $12.87 (Cardmarket), $12.10 (Whatnot) or $13.92 (direct). That $2.14 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a common card, Nidoran♂ sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
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Should you grade Nidoran♂?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Nidoran♂ #96 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $13.92 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $59.90 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-42.2% 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.
Nidoran♂ within Aquapolis
By market value Nidoran♂ sits at #155 of 174 in Aquapolis (set median $63.74).
It sits in the top 11% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Houndoom (#H11), valued at $1,571.99.
What makes Nidoran♂ valuable
- Artwork by Keiko Fukuyama is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- As a Grass-type Pokémon card, Nidoran♂ is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Classic-era (2003) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- Common is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- With steady supply, Nidoran♂ is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
Buying & selling Nidoran♂
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Nidoran♂ can realise well above the $8.75 low end.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Normal market of $13.92 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Aquapolis was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€3.34 and €3.69) to time entries and exits.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $13.92 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Nidoran♂ value questions
What is the value of Nidoran♂?
Nidoran♂ trades near $13.92 on TCGplayer (Normal), ranging $8.75–—; Cardmarket shows €3.46.
Should I buy Nidoran♂?
As a classic-era Common card it is trending down in the short term (-9.5% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Nidoran♂?
Nidoran♂ is a Common 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.
What print variants exist for Nidoran♂?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Normal ($13.92). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Nidoran♂ sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $13.92. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Nidoran♂ cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Keiko Fukuyama also matters to collector demand.
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