Nidoqueen #12
📉 Dip AlertAs card #12 in Base Set 2, Nidoqueen is a Rare Pokémon card worth about $39.87 ungraded.
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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.
Nidoqueen #12 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Nidoqueen at a glance
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- Cardmarket values it at €39.20 (EUR).
- 7-day average €20.94; 30-day average €31.80.
- Trades around $39.87 on TCGplayer.
- From Base Set 2 (Base), released 2000.
Nidoqueen price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Nidoqueen #12.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $18.80
- Mid
- $24.61
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Nidoqueen #12
Nidoqueen is the #12 of 130 card in Base Set 2, a vintage-era set released in 2000 as part of the Base series. It is a Grass-type Pokémon with 90 HP, printed as Stage 2.
The card is illustrated by Ken Sugimori and currently trades at $39.87 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $18.80 to —.
“Its hard scales provide strong protection. It uses its hefty bulk to execute powerful moves.”
Printed flavour text on the Base Set 2 #12 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Base Set 2
- Series
- Base
- Number
- #12 / 130
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 90
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Nidorina
- Pokédex
- #31
- Released
- 2000/02/24
Nidoqueen attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Nidoqueen #12 — the playability layer behind the price.
Boyfriends
Does 20 damage plus 20 more damage for each Nidoking you have in play.
Mega Punch
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Nidoqueen price analysis
What drives the current market value of Nidoqueen #12.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($39.87) — 1 version in total.
This $39.87 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
This $39.87 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
Cardmarket values Nidoqueen at a trend of €39.20, an average sold price of €24.36 and a near-mint floor of €10.00.
Nidoqueen price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €20.94, 34.2% below the 30-day average of €31.80.
Single-day average: €27.50; Cardmarket trend price €39.20.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $39.87–$40.41. The most recent snapshot of $39.87 sits 0% up that range, 1.3% under the October 19, 2026 high.
Recorded volatility runs near 0.8% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 1.3% over the tracked window.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
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 Nidoqueen?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $39.87 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $34.29 via eBay's default tier, $34.49 on TCGplayer, $37.53 on Cardmarket, $35.22 on Whatnot and $39.87 selling directly — a $5.58 spread after fees and typical shipping.
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 Nidoqueen?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Nidoqueen #12 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 $39.87 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $46.71 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $85.85 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $7.28 (9.1% 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.
Nidoqueen within Base Set 2
Within Base Set 2 it is the #10 most valuable of 27 tracked cards; the set median is $35.56.
It sits in the top 67% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Charizard (#4), valued at $433.98.
What makes Nidoqueen valuable
- Artwork by Ken Sugimori is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- A $39.87 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- As a Grass-type Pokémon card, Nidoqueen is sought by players and collectors alike.
- At Rare rarity, Nidoqueen is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- As a 2000 vintage card, Nidoqueen benefits from a finite, shrinking supply of raw copies.
Buying & selling Nidoqueen
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Nidoqueen has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- For Nidoqueen, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Bulk lots of Nidoqueen can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Nidoqueen can realise well above the $18.80 low end.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $39.87 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Nidoqueen value questions
How much is Nidoqueen worth?
Nidoqueen trades near $39.87 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $18.80–—; Cardmarket shows €39.20.
Should I buy Nidoqueen?
As a vintage-era Rare card it is trending down in the short term (-34.2% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Nidoqueen?
Nidoqueen 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.
Does Nidoqueen have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($39.87). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Nidoqueen?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $39.87. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Nidoqueen cost what it does?
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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