Dragonair #22
Dragonair #22 sits in the Base series and carries a live market value of $15.00, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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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 #22 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Dragonair at a glance
- Base Set 2, Base series, 2000.
- Rare rarity.
- Live market value $15.00 for the Normal print.
- Cardmarket trend price €9.95.
- 7-day average €8.51; 30-day average €8.93.
Dragonair price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Dragonair #22.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $5.67
- Mid
- $8.26
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Dragonair #22
Printed as #22 in Base Set 2, Dragonair belongs to the Base series and dates to 2000. A Colorless-type (80 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Mitsuhiro Arita; the Normal printing sits around $15.00, spanning $5.67–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
“A mystical Pokémon that exudes a gentle aura. Has the ability to change climate conditions.”
Printed flavour text on the Base Set 2 #22 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Base Set 2
- Series
- Base
- Number
- #22 / 130
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Colorless
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Dratini
- Pokédex
- #148
- Released
- 2000/02/24
Dragonair attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Dragonair #22 — the playability layer behind the price.
Slam
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads.
Hyper Beam
If the Defending Pokémon has any Energy cards attached to it, choose 1 of them and discard it.
Battle stats
- Resistance
- Psychic -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Dragonair price analysis
What drives the current market value of Dragonair #22.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Normal ($15.00).
At $15.00 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
At $15.00 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €9.95, with an average sold price of €11.14 and a lowest near-mint ask of €3.39.
Dragonair price history & movement
Recent sales average €8.51 over 7 days versus €8.93 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-4.7%).
Single-day average: €12.00; Cardmarket trend price €9.95.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Dragonair, with a recorded low of $14.56 and high of $15.00; current value is at 100% of that band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 1.4% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 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.
The $15.00 market translates to a net of about $12.71 (eBay), $12.79 (TCGplayer), $13.90 (Cardmarket), $13.07 (Whatnot) or $15.00 (direct). That $2.29 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
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 #22 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 $15.00 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $60.98 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-39.7% 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 Base Set 2
Within Base Set 2 it is the #22 most valuable of 27 tracked cards; the set median is $35.56.
That is 58% below the middle of the set — a top-22% position.
The set's top card is Charizard (#4), valued at $433.98.
What makes Dragonair valuable
- Dragonair is a Colorless card with 80 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- At Rare rarity, Dragonair is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- The Mitsuhiro Arita artwork gives Dragonair appeal beyond pure playability.
- With steady supply, Dragonair is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- Dragonair dates to 2000, and vintage-era supply cannot increase, which underpins long-term collector value.
Buying & selling Dragonair
- Bulk lots of Dragonair can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Base Set 2 was released in 2000; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $15.00 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Normal market of $15.00 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- For Dragonair, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Dragonair value questions
What is the value of Dragonair?
The current TCGplayer market value is $15.00 for the Normal printing, with a low of $5.67 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €9.95.
Is Dragonair a good investment?
Short-term momentum is softening (-4.7%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
Is Dragonair rare?
Dragonair is a Rare card from Base Set 2 (Base series, 2000). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Dragonair are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Normal ($15.00). 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 $15.00. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Dragonair cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the vintage-era Base set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita also matters to collector demand.
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