Nidoran M
Aquapolis · 096/147 · Common
Current Prices
Set
AquapolisNumber
096/147
Rarity
Common
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jul 1, 2026
Nidoran M: Rarity & Collectibility
Nidoran M in its sought-after Reverse_Holofoil variant sits at the most plentiful end of the rarity scale — easy to pull and easy to find. Cataloged as Common #096/147 of the Aquapolis set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Nidoran M?
In 2026, a Near Mint Nidoran M (Common, Aquapolis #096/147) changes hands at roughly $22.58, and availability keeps it within easy reach for collectors. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $22.58, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $15.00. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $22.58, Lightly Played $32.72, Moderately Played $18.74, Heavily Played $22.16, Damaged $15.00 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Nidoran M is valued near $325.00 — about 14x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Nidoran M: Gem Mint & Population
Even for a card at this rarity, the top of the market belongs to certified gem-mint copies. A PSA 10 (or CGC 10 / BGS Black Label equivalent) Nidoran M sits around $325.00 — roughly 14x a raw copy. That gap exists because relatively few examples ever earn a perfect grade, so gem-mint population is the real scarcity collectors chase. Step down a notch and demand spreads across PSA 9 $80.00, PSA 8 $94.40 — each tier a smaller, scarcer pool than the one below it. The rule of thumb for collectors: the rarer the card, the more a certified high grade matters to its standing.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $33.72 | $33.72 | $33.72 | 8 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $49.87 | $49.87 | $49.87 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $325.00 | $325.00 | $325.00 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $76.50 | $76.50 | $76.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $49.98 | $49.98 | $49.98 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $51.02 | $51.02 | $51.02 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $94.40 | $94.40 | $94.40 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $27.77 | $27.77 | $27.77 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $22.16 | $22.16 | $22.16 | 22 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $32.72 | $32.72 | $32.72 | 17 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $18.74 | $18.74 | $18.74 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $22.58 | $22.58 | $22.58 | 70 |
Collector Outlook for Nidoran M
As a Common, Nidoran M earns its place through set completion rather than chase appeal — but a binder is never finished without it. Cards in this band from beloved sets tend to keep a loyal collector base over time. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Nidoran M on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
