Challenge from the Darkness
#34 · 1999 · 98 cards
Market Price · Near Mint · Updated August 10, 2026
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Tracked High
$9,000.00
Jul 2026
Tracked Low
$9,000.00
Jul 2026
Prices updated Aug 10, 2026
Recent market data · NM
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HP
120
Type
Pokémon
Stage
Stage 2
Evolves from
["Giovanni's Nidorino"]
Attacks
Intimidate
If the Defending Pokémon's maximum HP is 50 or less, it can't attack Giovanni's Nidoking during your opponent's next turn. (Benching or evolving either Pokémon ends this effect.)
Tumbling Attack
40+
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 40 damage plus 30 more damage; if tails, this attack does 40 damage.
Weakness
Retreat Cost
Illustrated by
Ken Sugimori
Pokédex
#34
A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) copy of Giovanni's Nidoking #34 sells for $661.73.
Ungraded + PSA / CGC / BGS grades
| Condition | Market | eBay |
|---|---|---|
| Near MintMost common | $9,000.00 | $55.00 |
| Lightly Played | ~$7,200.00 | — |
| Moderately Played | ~$5,130.00 | — |
| Heavily Played | ~$3,600.00 | — |
| Damaged | ~$2,250.00 | — |
Graded Prices
| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | vs Raw |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ 10 | $661.73 | $150.00 | — | -93% |
| 9 | $107.72 | $72.07 | $63.69 | -99% |
| 8 | $62.07 | $44.42 | — | -99% |
| 7 | $37.54 | $34.89 | $45.00 | -100% |
Live market prices · ~ estimated using standard condition discounts
Giovanni's Charisma
151
+2.3%14d
Giovanni's Charisma
151
-10.0%14d
Giovanni's Charisma
151
-2.4%14d
Giovanni's Scheme
BREAKthrough
-4.5%14d
Giovanni's Scheme
BREAKthrough
+0.4%14d
Giovanni's Machop
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Giovanni's Magikarp
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Giovanni's Nidorina
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Giovanni's Persian
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Giovanni's Machamp
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| Condition | Market | vs NM | eBay Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
Near Mint | $9,000.00 | base | $55.00 |
Lightly Played | ~$7,200.00 | -20% | — |
Moderately Played | ~$5,130.00 | -43% | — |
Heavily Played | ~$3,600.00 | -60% | — |
Damaged | ~$2,250.00 | -75% | — |
~ estimated from NM using standard condition discounts · updated when marketplace data is available
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Ungraded
$9,000.00
NM raw
