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Nidoking [1st Edition] #88 (Pokemon Japanese Wind from the Sea)
Nidoking [1st Edition] #88 from Pokemon Japanese Wind from the Sea is worth about $1,389.15 raw (Near Mint) and $6,701 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $833–$1,181 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $1,389.15 | $833 – $1,181 |
| Lightly Played | $1,111.32 | $667 – $945 |
| Moderately Played | $833.49 | $500 – $708 |
| Heavily Played | $555.66 | $333 – $472 |
| Damaged | $347.29 | $208 – $295 |
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 | $6,701 | $4,021 – $5,696 |
| PSA 9.5 | $2,300 | $1,380 – $1,955 |
| PSA 9 | $2,168 | $1,301 – $1,843 |
| PSA 8 | $1,075 | $645 – $914 |
| PSA 7 | $850 | $510 – $722 |
| BGS 10 | $8,711 | $5,227 – $7,404 |
| CGC 10 | $1,600 | $960 – $1,360 |
| SGC 10 | $4,021 | $2,413 – $3,418 |
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 | $833–$1,181 | $0 | $0 | $833–$1,181 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $1,389.15 | −$184.06 | −$0.00 | $1,205.09 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $1,319.69 | −$143.71 | −$0.00 | $1,175.98 | 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% | $6,701 | $5,770 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $2,168 | $1,838 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $1,075 | $890 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $1,389 | $1,162 |
"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 Nidoking [1st Edition] #88
The Nidoking [1st Edition] #88 from Pokemon Japanese Wind from the Sea is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $1,389.15. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $6,701. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.