Nidoking #88 (Pokemon Japanese Wind from the Sea)
Nidoking #88 from Pokemon Japanese Wind from the Sea is worth about $540.00 raw (Near Mint) and $6,032 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $324–$459 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $540.00 | $324 – $459 |
| Lightly Played | $432.00 | $259 – $367 |
| Moderately Played | $324.00 | $194 – $275 |
| Heavily Played | $216.00 | $130 – $184 |
| Damaged | $135.00 | $81 – $115 |
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 | $6,032 | $3,619 – $5,127 |
| PSA 9.5 | $2,867 | $1,720 – $2,437 |
| PSA 9 | $2,607 | $1,564 – $2,216 |
| PSA 8 | $1,224 | $734 – $1,040 |
| PSA 7 | $503 | $302 – $428 |
| BGS 10 | $7,842 | $4,705 – $6,666 |
| CGC 10 | $710 | $426 – $604 |
| SGC 10 | $3,619 | $2,171 – $3,076 |
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 | $324–$459 | $0 | $0 | $324–$459 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $540.00 | −$71.55 | −$0.00 | $468.45 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $513.00 | −$55.87 | −$0.00 | $457.13 | 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% | $6,032 | $5,190 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $2,607 | $2,218 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $1,224 | $1,019 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $540 | $425 |
"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 #88
The Nidoking #88 from Pokemon Japanese Wind from the Sea is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $540.00. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $6,032. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.