Nidorina #40
📉 Dip AlertNidorina is card #40 from FireRed & LeafGreen, a Uncommon Pokémon card currently trading near $18.36 for its Reverse 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.
Nidorina #40 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Nidorina at a glance
- From FireRed & LeafGreen (EX), released 2004.
- Current TCGplayer market value $18.36 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Short-term trend -21.2% (7d vs 30d).
- Cardmarket trend price €1.79.
- Rarity tier — Uncommon.
Nidorina price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Nidorina #40.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $12.18
- Mid
- $40.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $1.65
- Mid
- $2.35
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Nidorina #40
Card #40 of FireRed & LeafGreen is Nidorina, a classic-era Pokémon card from the EX series (2004). The card carries 80 HP and Grass typing, with a Stage 1 designation.
The card is illustrated by Naoyo Kimura and currently trades at $18.36 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $12.18 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- FireRed & LeafGreen
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #40 / 112
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Naoyo Kimura
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Nidoran ♀
- Released
- 2004/09/01
Nidorina attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Nidorina #40 — the playability layer behind the price.
Scratch
Fast Evolution
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Battle stats
- Weakness
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Nidorina price analysis
What drives the current market value of Nidorina #40.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($18.36), Normal ($2.37).
At $18.36 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
$18.36 gives Nidorina real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €1.79, with an average sold price of €1.64 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.20.
Nidorina price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €1.41, 21.2% below the 30-day average of €1.79.
Single-day average: €1.40; Cardmarket trend price €1.79.
Nidorina has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $18.17 to $18.36; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0.6% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0.4%.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high 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 Nidorina?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Nidorina at $18.36 nets roughly $15.63 on eBay, $15.72 on TCGplayer, $17.09 via Cardmarket, $16.06 on Whatnot or $18.36 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $2.73.
As a uncommon card, Nidorina 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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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 Nidorina?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Nidorina #40 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 $18.36 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 $64.33 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-32.8% 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.
Nidorina within FireRed & LeafGreen
Within FireRed & LeafGreen it is the #87 most valuable of 109 tracked cards; the set median is $41.74.
It sits in the top 21% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Gengar ex (#108), valued at $1,399.99.
What makes Nidorina valuable
- At Uncommon rarity, Nidorina is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Its Grass typing means Nidorina has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Classic-era (2004) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Naoyo Kimura illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
Buying & selling Nidorina
- For Nidorina, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- FireRed & LeafGreen was released in 2004; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $18.36 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€1.41 and €1.79) to time entries and exits.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Nidorina can realise well above the $12.18 low end.
Nidorina value questions
What is Nidorina #40 worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $18.36 (low $12.18, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €1.79.
Will Nidorina hold its value?
The card is softening on recent averages. Uncommon rarity and the classic-era EX set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Nidorina?
Nidorina is a Uncommon card from FireRed & LeafGreen (EX series, 2004). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Nidorina have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($18.36), Normal ($2.37). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Nidorina sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $18.36. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Nidorina cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Naoyo Kimura also matters to collector demand.
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