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Crystal Nidoking - Aquapolis (#150)

Pokémon Stage 2 Rare Secret HP 100
TCGplayer market reference
$500.00
holofoil
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Number
150
Illustrator
Hironobu Yoshida
Energy
Colorless
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Nidoking - Aquapolis

Nidoking is a Rare Secret Pokémon card from the Aquapolis Pokémon TCG set, released 2003, illustrated by Hironobu Yoshida. It sits at card number 150 in the Aquapolis checklist, classified as a Colorless-type Pokémon with 100 HP and the Stage 2 subtype.

In collector terms, this is a secret rare, numbered above the printed set total. The stored TCGplayer market reference for holofoil is $500.00. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.

Nidoking has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#150 in Aquapolis) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.

Catchinary Index Value

CIV 60Solid

Strong grading upside, era strength.

Market Heat 48

30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.

Grading Upside 91

PSA 10 premium over raw NM.

Icon Status 38

Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.

Era Strength 85

Release-window weight.

Score blends market heat, grading upside, icon status, era strength. How CIV works →

Price references USD

Card record updated 2026-10-29. The source's price refresh time is not available. A history snapshot records stored values and does not confirm a new source update.

holofoil
$500.00 market
Low $799.99 Mid $1400.00 High $2000.00

Where to buy on eBay 14 active listings · updated 1991m ago

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Market price history

Latest
$500
Low
$155
Feb 2023
High
$1,200
Oct 2026
Avg
$555
Days tracked
243
data points
Change
+100.0%
since first tracked
Tracked since Jan 1, 2021 · 243 data points

Sale History 320 sales · since 2021-01-01

PSA 10 high $3999.99 PSA 9 high $977.68 Raw high $493.72
Date Grade Price Lot
RAW $445.00
RAW $414.81
RAW $493.72
RAW $489.05
RAW $490.73
RAW $492.25
RAW $392.00
RAW $364.96
RAW $363.35
RAW $264.72
RAW $310.02
RAW $275.00
RAW $280.00
RAW $308.94
RAW $240.02

About the Crystal Nidoking

The Crystal Nidoking rounds out the three Aquapolis Crystal Pokemon alongside Kingdra and Lugia, sitting in the middle of the group's value range. Numbered #150 in Aquapolis and illustrated by Hironobu Yoshida, it offers the crystalline whole-card holo at a friendlier price than the Lugia headliner. Verify the e-Reader strip and holo coverage on raw copies; the how-to-spot-a-fake guide covers the details.

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Crystal Nidoking FAQ

Pricing and details from this card's stored record.

How much is Crystal Nidoking from Aquapolis worth?

The stored TCGplayer market reference for holofoil is $500.00. Card record updated 2026-10-29. The source's price refresh time is not available. Reference prices are not guaranteed sale prices. The variant table shows the available values; inconsistent ranges are hidden. Historical chart values may use different sources or variants.

How rare is Crystal Nidoking?

This printing is a secret rare, numbered above the printed set total (the card is labeled "Rare Secret" on the checklist). Nidoking has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.

Who illustrated Crystal Nidoking?

Hironobu Yoshida illustrated this card. See Hironobu Yoshida's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.

When was Crystal Nidoking released?

The Aquapolis set released in 2003, so this card (#150 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.

Where can I buy Crystal Nidoking?

The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.

Is Crystal Nidoking legal in Standard format?

Check the current Pokémon TCG format rules and this exact printing's eligibility before tournament play. A card's age or set alone does not confirm its legality.