Dragonair #181
📉 Dip AlertDragonair is card #181 from 151, a Illustration Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $38.63 for its Holofoil printing.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Dragonair #181 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Dragonair at a glance
- Current TCGplayer market value $38.63 (Holofoil).
- 151, Scarlet & Violet series, 2023.
- Short-term trend -14.4% (7d vs 30d).
- Rarity: Illustration Rare.
- Cardmarket trend price €42.29.
Dragonair price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Dragonair #181.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $33.00
- Mid
- $42.52
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Dragonair #181
Printed as #181 in 151, Dragonair belongs to the Scarlet & Violet series and dates to 2023. The card carries 100 HP and Dragon typing, with a Stage 1 designation.
rika illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $38.63, with listings from $33.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- 151
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- #181 / 165
- Rarity
- Illustration Rare
- Illustrator
- rika
- HP
- 100
- Type
- Dragon
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Dratini
- Released
- 2023/09/22
Dragonair attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Dragonair #181 — the playability layer behind the price.
Beat
Aqua Slash
During your next turn, this Pokémon can't attack.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Dragonair price analysis
What drives the current market value of Dragonair #181.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($38.63).
At $38.63, Dragonair draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
This $38.63 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
In EUR, Dragonair trends at €42.29 on Cardmarket (avg sold €53.29, lowest NM €17.00).
Dragonair price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €43.54 against a 30-day average of €50.88 (-14.4%).
Latest daily average €33.79 against a trend price of €42.29.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $38.01–$39.36. The most recent snapshot of $38.63 sits 46% up that range, 1.9% under the October 19, 2026 high.
Recorded volatility runs near 1.5% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 1.9% over the tracked window.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Dragonair?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Dragonair at $38.63 nets roughly $33.21 on eBay, $33.40 on TCGplayer, $36.35 via Cardmarket, $34.12 on Whatnot or $38.63 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $5.42.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
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Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Dragonair?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Dragonair #181 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $38.63 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $44.02 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $84.61 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $5.99 (7.6% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Dragonair within 151
By market value Dragonair sits at #13 of 40 in 151 (set median $17.01).
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 70%.
The set's top card is Charizard ex (#199), valued at $294.42.
What makes Dragonair valuable
- Artwork by rika is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Illustration Rare is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
- Dragonair is a contemporary card (2023), so its value moves with the current meta and pull rates.
- At $38.63 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- As a Dragon-type Pokémon card, Dragonair is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying & selling Dragonair
- Bulk lots of Dragonair can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Dragonair has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $38.63 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€43.54 and €50.88) to time entries and exits.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Illustration Rare cards; a clean copy of Dragonair can realise well above the $33.00 low end.
Dragonair value questions
What is the value of Dragonair?
The current TCGplayer market value is $38.63 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $33.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €42.29.
Should I buy Dragonair?
As a contemporary Illustration Rare card it is trending down in the short term (-14.4% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
Is Dragonair rare?
Dragonair is a Illustration Rare card from 151 (Scarlet & Violet series, 2023). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Which versions of Dragonair are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($38.63). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Dragonair?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $38.63. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Dragonair's value?
Four factors dominate: the Illustration Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Dragon), and condition. Artwork by rika also matters to collector demand.
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