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Nidoking - HS Triumphant (#6)
- Number
- 6
- Illustrator
- match
- Energy
- Fighting
Its tail is thick and powerful. If it binds an enemy, it can render the victim helpless quite easily.
Nidoking - HS Triumphant
Nidoking is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from the HS Triumphant Pokémon TCG set, released 2010, illustrated by match. It sits at card number 6 in the HS Triumphant checklist, classified as a Fighting-type Pokémon with 140 HP and the Stage 2 subtype.
In collector terms, this is a holofoil rare. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $11.74 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Nidoking has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#6 in HS Triumphant) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 51Average
Weak icon status.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
Where to buy on eBay 2 active listings · updated just now
Market price history
Nidoking FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Nidoking from HS Triumphant worth?
Recent recorded market price is $11.74 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10) across 2 variants. See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
How rare is Nidoking?
This printing is a holofoil rare (the card is labeled "Rare Holo" 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 Nidoking?
match illustrated this card. See match'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 Nidoking released?
The HS Triumphant set released in 2010, so this card (#6 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy 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 this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the HS Triumphant set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.