Giovanni's Nidoking #34 (Pokemon Japanese Challenge from the Darkness)
Giovanni's Nidoking #34 from Pokemon Japanese Challenge from the Darkness is worth about $28.67 raw (Near Mint) and $650 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $17–$24 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $28.67 | $17 – $24 |
| Lightly Played | $22.94 | $14 – $19 |
| Moderately Played | $17.20 | $10 – $15 |
| Heavily Played | $11.47 | $7 – $10 |
| Damaged | $7.17 | $4 – $6 |
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 | $650 | $390 – $552 |
| PSA 9.5 | $118 | $71 – $100 |
| PSA 9 | $108 | $64 – $91 |
| PSA 8 | $66 | $39 – $56 |
| PSA 7 | $35 | $21 – $30 |
| BGS 10 | $845 | $507 – $718 |
| CGC 10 | $138 | $83 – $117 |
| SGC 10 | $390 | $234 – $332 |
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 | $17–$24 | $0 | $0 | $17–$24 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $28.67 | −$3.80 | −$5.00 | $19.87 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $27.24 | −$2.97 | −$4.00 | $20.27 | 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. Japanese cards typically gem at higher rates due to tighter QC.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 45% | $650 | $521 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $108 | $50 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $66 | $9 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $29 | $-23 |
"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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The Giovanni's Nidoking #34 (Pokemon Japanese Challenge from the Darkness) currently trades at $28.67 raw. Find a local buyer on Trade Into Cash for same-day cash.