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Giovanni's Nidoking [1st Edition]
Wizards of the Coast•2000
$217.57Market Price
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Giovanni's Nidoking [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Giovanni's Nidoking is one of the marquee holo rares of Gym Challenge, appearing as card 7/132 in the final Wizards of the Coast Gym-era expansion released on October 16, 2000.
In-Game
This card directly echoes Giovanni's signature connection to Nidoking in Pokémon Red and Blue, where the Viridian Gym Leader and Team Rocket boss is explicitly noted as owning a Nidoking.
Card History
For collectors who love villain lore, Giovanni made his anime debut in "Battle Aboard the St. Anne," where he was introduced as Team Rocket's shadowy boss long before most fans ever faced him in Viridian Gym.
Artist
The artwork is credited to Ken Sugimori, the original illustrator behind all 151 Generation I Pokémon, which gives this holo the unmistakable early-Pokémon visual DNA collectors chase in WotC-era cards.
Set Lore
Gym Challenge completed the Gym Leader-themed two-set arc begun by Gym Heroes, making Giovanni's Nidoking part of the climactic expansion that let collectors build around iconic trainers instead of standalone species alone.
Card Reference
About Giovanni's Nidoking [1st Edition]
Giovanni's Nidoking [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Gym Challenge set, card number 7. This card has a Holo Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2000. The current market price is $217.57, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Gym Challenge
- Card Number
- #7
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Release Year
- 2000
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Giovanni's Nidoking [1st Edition]?
The current market price of Giovanni's Nidoking [1st Edition] is $217.57. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Giovanni's Nidoking [1st Edition] from?
Giovanni's Nidoking [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Gym Challenge set, card number 7, released in 2000.
Is Giovanni's Nidoking [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Giovanni's Nidoking [1st Edition] is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Giovanni's Nidoking [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Giovanni's Nidoking [1st Edition] on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.