Giovanni's Nidoking Challenge from the Darkness #— Raw NM price
Raw Near Mint market price$27.91Supported by recent sales · 2 in 30 days+5.4% past 30 days
- Price date
- Oct 14, 2026
- Last Near Mint sale
- Sep 29, 2026
- Lowest listing (all printings)
- $0.00
- Sellers (all printings)
- 33
PSA 8$57.372 sales
PSA 7$54.993 sales
CGC 10$207.504 sales
CGC 9.5$89.891 sales
Price history
- 24H
- 0.0%
- 7D
- -1.6%
- 30D
- +5.4%
- 90D
- +17.3%
- 6M
- +34.4%
Price evidence
Supported by recent sales · 2 in 30 daysRaw Near Mint checks
| Check | Value | Limit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price reported | $27.91 | — | Shown |
| Near Mint sales, last 30 / 90 days | 2 / 17 | At least 1 in 90 days, for this printing | Pass |
| Near Mint ÷ best of Lightly/Moderately Played | 1.4× ($27.91 vs $19.72) | ≤ 3× unless this printing's Near Mint sold in 90 days | Pass |
| Change vs prior 30-day median | 1.01× ($27.91 vs $27.56) | Within 2× unless Near Mint sold | Pass |
| Change vs previous price | 1.00× ($27.91 vs $27.91 on Oct 13, 2026) | +75% / −45% unless Near Mint sold that week | Pass |
TCGplayer sales activity, last 90 days
| Date | Condition | Sales | Market price that day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | Moderately Played | 1 | $15.17 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | Lightly Played | 1 | $19.72 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Lightly Played | 1 | $19.47 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Moderately Played | 1 | $15.17 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Lightly Played | 1 | $19.07 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Lightly Played | 1 | $18.85 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Near Mint | 1 | $27.71 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | Lightly Played | 1 | $18.80 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Lightly Played | 1 | $18.96 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Lightly Played | 1 | $18.98 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Near Mint | 1 | $27.00 |
| Sep 20, 2026 | Damaged | 1 | $10.80 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Lightly Played | 1 | $18.96 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Lightly Played | 1 | $18.79 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Near Mint | 1 | $26.49 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Heavily Played | 1 | $13.42 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Lightly Played | 1 | $18.94 |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Damaged | 1 | $10.27 |
| Sep 5, 2026 | Near Mint | 1 | $26.17 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Moderately Played | 1 | $14.98 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Lightly Played | 2 | $18.79 |
| Aug 29, 2026 | Near Mint | 1 | $25.66 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Lightly Played | 1 | $18.66 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Near Mint | 1 | $25.38 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Lightly Played | 1 | $18.59 |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Near Mint | 1 | $25.06 |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Lightly Played | 1 | $18.31 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Near Mint | 1 | $24.76 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Heavily Played | 1 | $12.68 |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Lightly Played | 1 | $18.11 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Moderately Played | 1 | $14.59 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Damaged | 2 | $9.65 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Heavily Played | 1 | $12.24 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Lightly Played | 3 | $18.08 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Moderately Played | 3 | $14.56 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Near Mint | 3 | $24.57 |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Damaged | 1 | $9.27 |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Heavily Played | 1 | $12.17 |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Lightly Played | 1 | $18.08 |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Moderately Played | 1 | $14.56 |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Near Mint | 1 | $24.57 |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Damaged | 1 | $9.27 |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Heavily Played | 1 | $12.17 |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Lightly Played | 1 | $17.91 |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Moderately Played | 1 | $14.56 |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Near Mint | 1 | $24.57 |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Damaged | 1 | $9.06 |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Heavily Played | 1 | $12.09 |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Lightly Played | 1 | $17.91 |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Moderately Played | 1 | $14.56 |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Near Mint | 1 | $24.57 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Damaged | 2 | $9.06 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Heavily Played | 2 | $11.53 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Lightly Played | 1 | $17.91 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Moderately Played | 2 | $14.28 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Near Mint | 1 | $24.57 |
| Jul 18, 2026 | Damaged | 1 | $9.06 |
| Jul 18, 2026 | Heavily Played | 1 | $11.53 |
| Jul 18, 2026 | Lightly Played | 1 | $17.87 |
| Jul 18, 2026 | Moderately Played | 1 | $14.28 |
| Jul 18, 2026 | Near Mint | 1 | $23.80 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Damaged | 1 | $9.06 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Heavily Played | 1 | $11.53 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Lightly Played | 1 | $17.84 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Moderately Played | 1 | $14.28 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Near Mint | 1 | $23.80 |
Ungraded sales · Holofoil
No ungraded sales matched to this printing yet.
Full price guide
Raw by condition
| Condition | Market price |
|---|---|
| Near Mint | $27.91 |
| Lightly Played | $19.72 |
| Moderately Played | $15.26 |
| Heavily Played | $13.42 |
| Damaged | $10.96 |
As of Oct 14, 2026
Graded
| Grade | Market price | Based on | Provider estimate | Sales | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $614.50 | Provider estimate | $614.50 | 8 | Oct 9, 26 |
| PSA 9 | $82.50 | $89.65 | 8 | Sep 17, 26 | |
| PSA 8 | $57.37 | Provider estimate | $57.37 | 2 | May 31, 26 |
| PSA 7 | $54.99 | $45.87 | 3 | Sep 25, 26 | |
| PSA 4 | $6.50 | Provider estimate | $6.50 | 1 | Feb 24, 26 |
| PSA 1 | $50.00 | Provider estimate | $50.00 | 1 | Aug 26, 26 |
| Grade | Market price | Based on | Provider estimate | Sales | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $207.50 | Provider estimate | $207.50 | 4 | Jul 17, 26 |
| CGC 9.5 | $89.89 | Provider estimate | $89.89 | 1 | May 28, 26 |
| CGC 9 | $69.99 | $49.00 | 8 | Aug 23, 26 | |
| CGC 8.5 | $36.00 | Provider estimate | $36.00 | 2 | Jun 9, 26 |
| CGC 8 | $35.70 | Provider estimate | $35.70 | 2 | May 11, 26 |
| CGC 7.5 | $30.00 | Provider estimate | $30.00 | 1 | May 24, 26 |
| CGC 7 | $25.00 | Provider estimate | $25.00 | 1 | Aug 16, 26 |
| CGC 6.5 | $24.00 | Provider estimate | $24.00 | 1 | Mar 24, 26 |
| CGC 5.5 | $25.00 | Provider estimate | $25.00 | 1 | Oct 7, 26 |
| Grade | Market price | Based on | Provider estimate | Sales | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE 8 | $99.94 | Provider estimate | $99.94 | 1 | Jul 23, 26 |
Sold listings
8 sales · Holofoil · eBay · Fanatics| Sold | Grade | Listing | Format | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 26 | PSA 7 | 1999 Pokemon Japanese Gym 2 Giovanni's Nidoking Holo #34 PSA 7 Old Back · eBay | Buy It Now · Best offer | $54.99 |
| Jul 19, 26 | PSA 9 | Giovanni's Nidoking Holo GYM 2 Japanese Pokemon 1999 - PSA MINT 9 · eBay | Auction | $15.00 |
| May 12, 26 | CGC 9 | CGC MINT 9 Pokemom Giovanni's Nidoking Challenge from the Darkness Holo No. 034 · eBay | Buy It Now · Best offer | $69.99 |
| Apr 28, 26 | CGC 9 | CGC 9 MINT Giovanni's Nidoking Gym 2: Challenge Holo 34 Japanese Pokemon Card · eBay | Auction | $94.04 |
| Apr 20, 26 | CGC 9 | 1999 Pokemon JPN Gym 2 Challenge from the Darkness Giovanni's Nidoking CGC 9 · eBay | Auction | $75.00 |
| Apr 10, 26 | PSA 9 | 1999 POKEMON CHALLENGE FROM THE DARKNESS #34 GIOVANNI'S NIDOKING HOLO PSA 9 MINT · eBay | Buy It Now · Best offer | $150.00 |
| Feb 22, 26 | CGC 9 | CGC 9 MINT Giovanni's Nidoking (1999) Challenge from the Darkness Holo Japanese · eBay | Auction | $46.00 |
| Dec 25, 25 | CGC 9 | Pokémon: Giovanni's Nidoking, Gym 2 Challenge From The Darkness, Holo, CGC 9!!! · eBay | Auction | $28.00 |
Key facts
- Raw Near Mint price
- $27.91
- Price date
- Oct 14, 2026
- 30-day change
- +5.4%
- PSA 10 price
- $614.50
- PSA 9 price
- $82.50
- Set
- Challenge from the Darkness
- Card number
- —
- Printing
- Holofoil
- Language
- Japanese
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Card type
- Pokemon
- Stage
- Stage 2
- HP
- 120
- Weakness
- Psychic x2
- Retreat cost
- 3
- Pokédex number
- 34
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- TCGplayer ID
- 575336
Raw Near Mint price history
| When | Date | Price | Change to latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest | Oct 14, 2026 | $27.91 | — |
| 1 day earlier | Oct 13, 2026 | $27.91 | 0.0% |
| 7 days earlier | Oct 7, 2026 | $28.37 | -1.6% |
| 30 days earlier | Sep 14, 2026 | $26.49 | +5.4% |
| 90 days earlier | Jul 16, 2026 | $23.80 | +17.3% |
| 6 months earlier | Apr 15, 2026 | $20.30 | +37.5% |
| 1 year earlier | — | — | — |
Attacks
- [Grass] Intimidate
If the Defending Pokémon's maximum HP is 50 or less, it can't attack Giovanni's Nidoking during your opponent's next turn. (Benching or evolving either Pokémon ends this effect.)
- [Grass] [Grass][Grass][Colorless] Tumbling Attack 40+
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 40 damage plus 30 more damage; if tails, this attack does 40 damage.
