
Nidoking is a Stage 2 Pokémon with 170 HP, belonging to the Darkness type. It features artwork by Shiburingaru and is card number 34 in the 151 set of the…
Nidoking is a Darkness-type Pokémon card with 170 HP from the 151 set, part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It carries the collector number 34/165 and is classified as Rare. The 151 set was released on September 22, 2023.
The card includes the flavor text: “Nidoking prides itself on its strength. It's forceful and spirited in battle, making use of its thick tail and diamond-crushing horn.”.
Card name: Nidoking
Card number: 34/165
Set: 151
Series: Scarlet & Violet
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Stage 2
Type: Darkness
HP: 170
Artist: Shiburingaru
Release date: September 22, 2023
National Pokédex number: 34
Nidoking is a solid addition to the 151 set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Nidoking was illustrated by Shiburingaru.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Nidoking is about
For context, the 151 set has a median card value near $0.95 and an average near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the 151 set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether Nidoking is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 49 copies of this card, of which 19 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 38.8%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
Rare cards like Nidoking are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 49 copies to date.
Nidoking appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Aquapolis 150 (around $600), Aquapolis H18 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Nidoking pokémon card is a Rare card from the 151 set (Scarlet & Violet series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the 151 set. Its current aggregated market price is about
Nidoking is from the 151 set (Scarlet & Violet series), numbered 34/165 with the Rare rarity.
Nidoking is classified as Rare.
The current aggregated market price is about
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 49 copies so far, with about 38.8% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 49 copies, of which 19 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 38.8%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
Rare cards like Nidoking are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
The 151 set was released on September 22, 2023.
Yes. Nidoking appears on 21 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.