Vintage · secret rare
Nidoking
Aquapolis · #150 · English · released 2003
Raw market price
$980
30 days
▲ 12.5%
90 days
▲ 20.5%
Graded prices & PSA population
| Grade | Market price | PSA population |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 9 | $2,928 | 466 |
| PSA 8 | $2,692 | 429 |
PSA population recorded 2026-07-20 · total graded 2,242
Why this card matters
pop
2,242 PSA pop is meaningful but 23yr-old set with no reprint risk. PSA 10s at 112 are genuinely scarce; raw supply is finite. Not ultra-rare, but real ceiling.
demand
Nidoking is a Gen-1 fan-favorite with broad nostalgic pull. Secret-rare finish elevates desirability. Not Charizard-tier, but dependable collector cohort with no signs of fading.
artist
Aquapolis secret-rares feature the distinctive e-Reader dot border & full-art energy. Nidoking's dynamic pose and the era's bold palette make this a visually striking, era-specific collectible.
catalyst
+12.5% 30d momentum is positive but PSA 10 ($1,309) trades BELOW PSA 9 ($2,928) — an inversion signaling thin 10-pop liquidity, not true price discovery. Fragile signal.
Graded comps on record
$8,000
CGC 10
$5,750
CGC 10
$3,170
TAG 9
$2,928
PSA 9
$2,830
BGS 9
$2,692
PSA 8
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Market data recorded 2026-07-10 from licensed market sources. MASTER records prices daily and never invents a number — estimated values are always labeled. Not financial advice.