Pokémon Nidoking #174/165 Illustration Rare PSA 10

This 2023 Pokémon Scarlet & Violet 151 Nidoking #174/165 Illustration Rare graded PSA 10 comes from the secret-rare portion of the set. The Illustration Rare subset showcases full-card artwork distinct from standard holos, and this example earned a Gem Mint 10 grade for flawless centering, corners, edges and surface.

Highlights

• Grade: PSA 10 (Gem Mint) — the highest grade for a modern card
• Secret Rare: Card number 174/165, beyond the base set numbering
• Illustration Rare: Full-card artwork with unique composition, not a standard holo
• Exact Card: You receive the exact PSA-slabbed card pictured
• Nidoking: The final evolution Poison/Ground-type from Generation I

Card details

• Year: 2023
• Brand / set: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet 151
• Player / character: Nidoking
• Card number: 174/165
• Parallel / variation: Illustration Rare
• Grading company: PSA
• Grade: 10

Questions

Is this the exact card I will receive?
Yes. You receive the exact PSA-slabbed card shown in the photographs, with the same certification number on the label.

What does Illustration Rare mean?
Illustration Rare is a subset in Scarlet & Violet 151 featuring full-card artwork with unique compositions, different from the standard holo treatments. These cards fall in the secret-rare numbering beyond the base set.

Why is the card numbered 174/165?
Numbers above the base-set count (165) indicate secret rares. This Nidoking is card 174 in a set with a base count of 165, making it part of the chase portion of the checklist.

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