Nidoking 24 / 147 Pokemon Card from Aquapolis Set
Nidoking is a Stage 2 Pokémon card from the Aquapolis set, part of the E-Card series, released in the mid-2000s era (2003). It has 110 HP and is categorized…
- Set: Aquapolis
- Number: 24/147
- Rarity: Rare
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About the Nidoking Pokémon Card
Nidoking is a Fighting-type Pokémon card with 110 HP from the Aquapolis set, part of the E-Card series. It carries the collector number 24/147 and is classified as Rare. The Aquapolis set was released on January 15, 2003.
Nidoking Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Nidoking
Card number: 24/147
Set: Aquapolis
Series: E-Card
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Stage 2
Type: Fighting
HP: 110
Artist: Naoyo Kimura
Release date: January 15, 2003
National Pokédex number: 34
Why Collect the Nidoking Pokémon Card?
Nidoking is a solid addition to the Aquapolis 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.
Artwork and Illustration of the Nidoking Pokémon Card
Nidoking was illustrated by Naoyo Kimura.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Nidoking Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Nidoking is about $58.50. Recent listings range from roughly $39.99 (low) to
For context, the Aquapolis set has a median card value near $46.66 and an average near $98.10, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +97% over the last 7 days and +7% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Aquapolis set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Nidoking Pokémon Card
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 358 copies of this card, of which 76 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 21.2%. 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.
How Rare Is the Nidoking Pokémon Card?
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 358 copies to date.
Other Printings of Nidoking
Nidoking appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Aquapolis 150 (around $600), Aquapolis H18 (around