# Nidoking #011/102

The Nidoking (#011/102, Base Set) is a holo rare Pokemon card. Across 13 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 7.3/10 grade (NM), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/nidoking-base-set-011-102

## Card details

- Set: Base Set
- Number: #011/102
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Holo Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Jan 9, 1999
- Set size: 102 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $38
- 1-year change: +33.3%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 13
- Average overall grade: 7.3 / 10
- Average corners: 7.9
- Average edges: 7.8
- Average surface: 7.5
- Average centering: 8.8
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 9.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9 | 23% | $39 |
| 8.5 | 15% | $38 |
| 8 | 23% | $38 |
| 7 | 23% | $39 |
| 6 & below | 15% | $40 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 31% of scans
- Whitening (Front): 23% of scans
- Whitening(Back): 8% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Nidoking carries a market value of $38. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $39, about 1.0× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Nidoking worth?

The Nidoking from Base Set has a live raw market value that moves with recent sales, and graded copies sell for more. Create a free ZeroPop account and start a 3-day Pro trial to see its current value, full price history, and the estimated price at every grade.

### What grade do most Nidoking cards get?

Across 13 community scans on ZeroPop, the Nidoking averages a 7.3/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 7.9, edges 7.8, surface 7.5, centering 8.8.

### What are the most common defects on a Nidoking?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Nidoking cards are Whitening (31% of scans), Whitening (Front) (23% of scans), Whitening(Back) (8% of scans).

### Is the Nidoking worth grading?

Whether the Nidoking is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app