Nidoking 150/147

Name: Nidoking #150 - Aquapolis | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: ecard2-150
Price: 980 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Aquapolis Released: Jan 15, 2003

Pokémon

Colorless Type Rare Secret Evolves From: Nidorino

Raw Prices

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980.00

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	1,309.23	—	x1.3
PSA9	2,928.17	21.23%	x3.0
PSA8.5	1,215.60	—	x1.2
PSA8	2,691.60	0.74%	x2.7
PSA7	1,715.53	3.44%	x1.8

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
112
4.97%
$1,309.23
PSA 9 Mint
466
20.67%
$2,928.17
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
429
19.03%
$2,691.60
PSA 7 Near Mint
316
14.02%
$1,715.53
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
266
11.80%
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PSA 5 Excellent
237
10.51%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
137
6.08%
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PSA 3 Very Good
82
3.64%
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PSA 2 Good
64
2.84%
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PSA 1 Poor
125
5.55%
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Is Nidoking 150/147 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $980.00 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $1,159

$980

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

$1,716

PSA 7 +$484.51

$2,692

PSA 8 +$1,334

$2,928

PSA 9 +$1,540

$1,309

PSA 10 +$131.03

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $980.00 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

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Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Nidoking
National Pokédex #[34]
Card Number 150/147
Card RarityRare Secret
IllustratorHironobu Yoshida
Release Date15/01/2003
SeriesE-Card
Expansion Aquapolis
Evolves From
Nidorino
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Colorless
Health Points100 HP
Weakness Grass ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×3

Abilities

Poké-Body: Crystal Type
Whenever you attach a Grass, Lightning, or Fire basic Energy card from your hand to Nidoking, Nidoking's type (color) becomes the same as that Energy card type until the end of the turn.

Attacks

Poison Horn20
The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Rolling Thunder50
Flip a coin, If heads, this attack does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. If tails, this attack does 10 damage to each of your Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness or Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Nidoking emerging powerfully from a sparkling, cosmic backdrop. Its muscular form and fierce expression convey dominance as shimmering stars swirl around, emphasizing its strength and intimidating presence.

Playability Overview

Nidoking's adaptability to different energy types allows for flexible strategies, but its high retreat cost and reliance on coin flips for bench damage add an element of risk in gameplay.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Royal RampageNidoking's fierce pose, highlighted by the striking purple and electric yellow, makes it an eye-catching centerpiece. I’d suggest placing it on a “Powerful Beasts” page, surrounded by other stage evolutions. Its Poison Horn attack fits perfectly with a toxic theme, so consider pairing it with cards that have similar attributes.Additional Binder Suggestions: Cave / Fierce / Vibrant / Toxicity / Monstrous Might

Nidoking 150/147

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Attacks

Artwork Description

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