Question 1

What is the current market value of Team Rocket's Nidoking ex #216?

Accepted Answer

For Team Rocket's Nidoking ex in Destined Rivals, the current reference price is $4.43. Week-over-week change is limited (-0.7%), indicating short-term stability. Current pricing is broadly aligned with its 30-day average ($4.49). In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $3.45 to $4.88 (32% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. Rarity classification for this copy is Ultra Rare.

Question 2

Is Team Rocket's Nidoking ex #216 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Over the last 7 days, prices have remained stable at -0.7%, indicating a consolidation phase over sudden breakouts. Observed 90-day bounds of $3.45 and $4.88 create a 32% band, matching a moderate-volatility profile. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($4.49), pricing is near equilibrium. Graded context points to a substantial premium curve, with PSA 10 at +1363% above raw pricing. PSA 9 is currently around $21.83, while PSA 10 is $64.83.

Question 3

What is Team Rocket's Nidoking ex #216 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2025, Destined Rivals introduced this print of Team Rocket's Nidoking ex. Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Ultra Rare. Printed HP is 330. Energy typing is Darkness. Team Rocket's Nidoking ex evolves from Team Rocket's Nidorino. Printed card effect: Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards. The printed attacks highlight "Tainted Horn" and "Kingly Impact". Fighting weakness applies to this print. It requires 3 energy to retreat. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Team cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Team checklist helps contextualize this specific Team Rocket's Nidoking ex print. This comparison sample includes 2 alternatives across 1 set. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.64 and $127.10 (19759% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($63.87), this card is -93%. Notable alternatives include Team Rocket's Nidoking ex #119 (Destined Rivals) at $0.64 and Team Rocket's Nidoking ex #233 (Destined Rivals) at $127.10.

Question 5

What set is Team Rocket's Nidoking ex #216 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Destined Rivals is 2025. Series classification for this set is Scarlet & Violet. With 244 listed cards, this is a large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 1 year old and still in a recent release window. In the Destined Rivals checklist, Team Rocket's Nidoking ex occupies position #216 as a Ultra Rare card.

Team Rocket's Nidoking ex #216

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