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Giovanni's Nidoking [1st Edition] #7 (Pokemon Gym Challenge)
Giovanni's Nidoking [1st Edition] #7 from Pokemon Gym Challenge is worth about $182.50 raw (Near Mint) and $2,716 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $110–$155 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $182.50 | $110 – $155 |
| Lightly Played | $146.00 | $88 – $124 |
| Moderately Played | $109.50 | $66 – $93 |
| Heavily Played | $73.00 | $44 – $62 |
| Damaged | $45.62 | $27 – $39 |
Your card’s condition directly affects its trade-in value. Most cards from binders are Lightly Played or better. Estimates based on standard condition discounts.
Graded Prices
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $2,716 | $1,629 – $2,308 |
| PSA 9.5 | $451 | $271 – $383 |
| PSA 9 | $436 | $262 – $371 |
| PSA 8 | $240 | $144 – $204 |
| PSA 7 | $178 | $106 – $151 |
| BGS 10 | $3,530 | $2,118 – $3,000 |
| CGC 10 | $460 | $276 – $391 |
| SGC 10 | $1,629 | $977 – $1,385 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
How to Sell: Compare Your Options
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $110–$155 | $0 | $0 | $110–$155 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $182.50 | −$24.18 | −$0.00 | $158.32 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $173.38 | −$18.88 | −$0.00 | $154.50 | 2–3 wks |
Local buyers found on Trade Into Cash typically pay 60–85% of market value with no fees. eBay: 13.25% final value fee. TCGplayer: 10.89% seller fee. Shipping estimated for standard tracked.
Should You Grade This Card?
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $2,716 | $2,313 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $436 | $335 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $240 | $165 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $182 | $115 |
"You Keep" = card value minus grading ($25), shipping (~$18), and eBay fees (13.25%) if you sell the graded card online. Compared against selling raw to a local buyer at ~72.5% of market (midpoint of 60–85%).
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About Giovanni's Nidoking [1st Edition] #7
The Giovanni's Nidoking [1st Edition] #7 from Pokemon Gym Challenge is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $182.50. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $2,716. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.