The Pokemon Center-stamped Nidorina MEP 101 sells for about $50 to $65. The standard unstamped Nidorina MEP 101 sells for under $10.
MEP 101 is the full-art promo Nidorina from the 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box. Full-art means the illustration covers most of the card. The stamped copy carries a Pokemon Center logo stamp.
Table of Contents
- What makes the two copies different?
- How much does the stamped copy cost?
- How much does the standard copy cost?
- Which box should collectors buy?
What makes the two copies different?
Both copies share card number MEP 101. Pokeled reports the art is by Taiga Kasai and shows 30 Nidorina gathered in one scene. The subject reflects Pokedex No.
0030. Bulbapedia catalogs them as two separate releases. One entry is Nidorina MEP Promo 101. The other is the same promo with the Pokemon Center stamp.
How much does the stamped copy cost?
According to PriceCharting sales history, recent stamped sales include $50.00, $51.00, $55.00, and $64.95 sealed for the September stamped results. That places the current secondary range near $50 to $65. Sealed copies sit at the higher end.
Market tracker PokemonPredictor lists the exclusive holofoil at $61.22 TCGplayer market, up 27.3% over seven days. Holofoil means a shiny printed finish. That move shows early launch volatility.
How much does the standard copy cost?
The standard unstamped single is listed far lower. According to the current ToyWiz single-card listing, one listing is $5.99 for the standard promo listing. A&C Games lists the card near $10.00 CAD.
That gap gives the stamped copy a large premium. Buyers pay several times more for the stamp. Condition and sealed status can widen the spread.
Which box should collectors buy?
According to the Pokemon Center official product page, the Pokemon Center edition holds 11 booster packs plus both Nidorina promos in the official product listing. One promo is standard and one has the Pokemon Center stamp. TCGDropRadar reports the standard box has nine packs and only the unstamped promo.
U.S. MSRP is $59.99 for the Pokemon Center edition versus $49.99 for the standard edition. A collector who wants both promos must buy the Pokemon Center box or pay the secondary-market premium. Standard retail boxes cannot yield the stamped card, according to TheClick.gg.
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