Giovanni's Nidoking 7 / 132 Pokemon Card from Gym Challenge Set
Giovanni's Nidoking is a Stage 2 Grass-type Pokémon card with 120 HP. It was illustrated by Ken Sugimori and is part of the Gym Challenge set from the vintage…
Set: Gym Challenge
Number: 7/132
Rarity: Rare Holo
Set
About the Giovanni's Nidoking Pokémon Card
Giovanni's Nidoking is a Grass-type Pokémon card with 120 HP from the Gym Challenge set, part of the Gym series. It carries the collector number 7/132 and is classified as Rare Holo. The Gym Challenge set was released on October 16, 2000.
Giovanni's Nidoking Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Giovanni's Nidoking
Card number: 7/132
Set: Gym Challenge
Series: Gym
Rarity: Rare Holo
Subtypes: Stage 2
Type: Grass
HP: 120
Artist: Ken Sugimori
Release date: October 16, 2000
National Pokédex number: 34
Why Collect the Giovanni's Nidoking Pokémon Card?
Giovanni's Nidoking is a solid addition to the Gym Challenge 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 Giovanni's Nidoking Pokémon Card
Giovanni's Nidoking was illustrated by Ken Sugimori.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Giovanni's Nidoking Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Giovanni's Nidoking is about
18. Recent listings range from roughly 50 (low) to ,269 (high), with a mid-point near $664. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.
For context, the Gym Challenge set has a median card value near $7.84 and an average near $43.76, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +20% over the last 7 days and +4% 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 Gym Challenge set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Giovanni's Nidoking Pokémon Card
Whether Giovanni's 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 4,146 copies of this card, of which 368 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 8.9%. 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 Giovanni's Nidoking Pokémon Card?
Rare Holo cards like Giovanni's 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 4,146 copies to date.
Final Thoughts on the Giovanni's Nidoking Pokémon Card
The Giovanni's Nidoking pokémon card is a Rare Holo card from the Gym Challenge set (Gym series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Gym Challenge set. Its current aggregated market price is about 18; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Giovanni's Nidoking card from?
Giovanni's Nidoking is from the Gym Challenge set (Gym series), numbered 7/132 with the Rare Holo rarity.
What rarity is the Giovanni's Nidoking card?
Giovanni's Nidoking is classified as Rare Holo.
How much is the Giovanni's Nidoking 7/132 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about
18, within a recent range of roughly 50 to ,269. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Is the Giovanni's Nidoking card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 4,146 copies so far, with about 8.9% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
What is the PSA population for Giovanni's Nidoking?
PSA has graded 4,146 copies, of which 368 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 8.9%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
How rare is the Giovanni's Nidoking card?
Rare Holo cards like Giovanni's Nidoking are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
When was the Gym Challenge set released?
The Gym Challenge set was released on October 16, 2000.
