Question 1

What is the current market value of Nidoking #174?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Nidoking (151) sits near $23.23. Week-over-week change is limited (-1.3%), indicating short-term stability. Against its 30-day baseline of $22.03, this card is pricing 5.4% higher. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $12.01 to $27.74 (68% spread), a high-volatility profile. Rarity classification for this copy is Illustration Rare.

Question 2

Is Nidoking #174 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: The latest week is near flat (-1.3%), suggesting consolidation rather than breakout behavior. Observed 90-day bounds of $12.01 and $27.74 create a 68% band, matching a high-volatility profile. Versus the 30-day average ($22.03), the card is trading 5.4% higher. Graded context points to a substantial premium curve, with PSA 10 at +618% above raw pricing. PSA 9 is currently around $33.82, while PSA 10 is $166.80.

Question 3

What is Nidoking #174 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Nidoking is a 151 card from the 2023 release window. The printed flavor text states: "Nidoking prides itself on its strength. It's forceful and spirited in battle, making use of its thick tail and diamond-crushing horn." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Illustration Rare. Printed HP is 170. Energy typing is Darkness. Nidoking evolves from Nidorino. Notable ability on this print: "Enthusiastic King". Notable move text references "Venomous Impact". The card has a weakness to Fighting. The retreat cost for this card is 3. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Nidoking cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Nidoking printings create a useful comparison set for Nidoking. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 5 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.37-$229.99, a 62059% band. Against the sample mean of $42.52, this card is -45%. Notable alternatives include Nidoking #34 (Secret Wonders) at $3.83, Nidoking #H18 (Aquapolis) at $229.99, Nidoking #24 (Aquapolis) at $14.53, and Nidoking #34 (151) at $0.37.

Question 5

What set is Nidoking #174 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for 151 is 2023. 151 is grouped under the Scarlet & Violet era. With 207 listed cards, this is a large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 3 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. In the 151 checklist, Nidoking occupies position #174 as a Illustration Rare card.

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