Nidoking (Japanese)
Pokemon Web · 033/048 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
Pokemon WebNumber
033/048
Rarity
Rare
Variant
1st_Edition
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Nidoking (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Nidoking (Japanese) in its sought-after 1st_Edition variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #033/048 of the Pokemon Web 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 Nidoking (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Nidoking (Japanese) (Rare, Pokemon Web #033/048) changes hands at roughly $75.00, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $75.00, whereas a Lightly Played one slides to around $44.00. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Nidoking (Japanese) is valued near $255.00 — about 3.4x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Nidoking (Japanese): 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) Nidoking (Japanese) sits around $255.00 — roughly 3.4x 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 $44.99, CGC 10 $129.50, PSA 8 $20.51 — 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 | $44.00 | $44.00 | $44.00 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $33.00 | $33.00 | $33.00 | 12 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $129.50 | $129.50 | $129.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $37.00 | $37.00 | $37.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $16.45 | $16.45 | $16.45 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $255.00 | $255.00 | $255.00 | 13 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $20.51 | $20.51 | $20.51 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $44.99 | $44.99 | $44.99 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 | 12 |
Collector Outlook for Nidoking (Japanese)
Nidoking (Japanese) holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. 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 Nidoking (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
