Vintage · holo
Nidoking
Aquapolis · #H18 · English · released 2003
Raw market price
$231
90 days
▲ 12.7%
Graded prices & PSA population
| Grade | Market price | PSA population |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $3,304 | 83 |
| PSA 9 | $677 | 227 |
| PSA 8 | $427 | 176 |
PSA population recorded 2026-09-05 · total graded 717
Why this card matters
pop
690 total PSA pop is moderate for a 2003 holo; PSA 10s at 83 (12% rate) aren't rare, but Aquapolis has no reprint pressure and raw supply is slowly drying up.
demand
Nidoking is a beloved Gen 1 icon with broad recognition, but lacks the Charizard/Pikachu apex pull; holo cohort collectors drive steady, not explosive, demand.
artist
Aquapolis holos use the distinctive e-Reader cosmos holo pattern — visually striking and era-unique. Nidoking's imposing pose plays well in the format. Finish ages gracefully.
catalyst
12.7% 30d momentum is real but rests on thin comp volume; PSA 10 sale at $4062 is a single data point. Encouraging, not yet confirmed trend. Watch for follow-through.
Graded comps on record
$3,304
PSA 10
$677
PSA 9
$610
BGS 9.5
$427
PSA 8
$342
PSA 8.5
$325
CGC 9
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Market data recorded 2026-08-24 from licensed market sources. MASTER records prices daily and never invents a number — estimated values are always labeled. Not financial advice.