| Set | EX FireRed & LeafGreen |
| Card number | 8 |
| Rarity | Rare Holo |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 120 |
| Artist | Hisao Nakamura |
| Released | Sep 2004 |
Nidoking #8 Value (EX FireRed & LeafGreen)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Appearing as card 8 in EX FireRed & LeafGreen, Nidoking brings a first-generation favorite into the 2004 EX-series holo lineup. Hisao Nakamura is credited for the illustration, and the Rare Holo designation gives the card more presence than a standard set entry. Pricing places it comfortably inside the stronger segment of the 116-card checklist.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $57.54 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €84.50 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €32.56 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €22.40 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 125 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $1,333 |
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Nidoking #8: rarity, grading and trend
Nidoking #8 is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from EX FireRed & LeafGreen, the EX era (2004). It ranks as number 13 by price out of 116 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 23x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($57.54 to $57.54). The illustration is by Hisao Nakamura.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 9 | $105.95 | 2 |
| BGS | 9 | $89.74 | 1 |
| CGC | 10 | $223.54 | 5 |
| CGC | 9 | $102.34 | 5 |
| PSA | 10 | $1,333 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $330.74 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $106.84 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $41.89 | 4 |
| TAG | 10 | $600.00 | 1 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Nidoking price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €84.50 | $57.54 |
| Oct 2026 | €71.50 | $57.54 |
| Sep 2026 | €49.99 | $57.54 |
| Aug 2026 | €45.00 | $57.54 |
| Jul 2026 | €19.90 | $40.32 |
| Jun 2026 | €20.00 | $21.67 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Nidoking #8 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $57.54, a PSA 10 sells for around $1,333 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €84.50. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Nidoking #8 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Nidoking #8 sells for about $1,333 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $57.54 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Nidoking #8 rare?
Nidoking #8 is printed at Rare Holo rarity and ranks number 13 by price among the 116 cards in EX FireRed & LeafGreen. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Nidoking #8 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $57.54.
Is Nidoking #8 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 23.2x raw ($1,276 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.
How do I check which printing of Nidoking I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (8) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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