Dratini #2
📉 Dip AlertFrom Dragon Vault, Dratini (#2) is a Rare Pokémon card valued at $15.01 on TCGplayer today.
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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.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Dratini #2. Sell on your own schedule.
Dratini at a glance
- Live market value $15.01 for the Holofoil print.
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- No published price history.
- From Dragon Vault (Black & White), released 2012.
Dratini price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Dratini #2.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $9.00
- Mid
- $11.73
- High
- —
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Is this Dratini a good deal?
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About Dratini #2
Dratini is the #2 of 20 card in Dragon Vault, a modern-era set released in 2012 as part of the Black & White series. The card carries 40 HP and Dragon typing, with a Basic designation.
The card is illustrated by Naoki Saito and currently trades at $15.01 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $9.00 to —.
“It is called the "Mirage Pokémon" because so few have seen it. Its shed skin has been found.”
Printed flavour text on the Dragon Vault #2 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Dragon Vault
- Series
- Black & White
- Number
- #2 / 20
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Naoki Saito
- HP
- 40
- Type
- Dragon
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #147
- Released
- 2012/10/05
Dratini attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Dratini #2 — the playability layer behind the price.
Hypnotic Gaze
The Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.
Tail Whap
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Dragon ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Dratini price analysis
What drives the current market value of Dratini #2.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($15.01) — 1 version in total.
At $15.01 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
At $15.01 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
Cardmarket does not list Dratini, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Dratini price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $15.01–$15.08. The most recent snapshot of $15.01 sits 0% up that range, 0.5% under the October 15, 2026 high.
Recorded volatility runs near 0.1% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0.5% over the tracked window.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
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 Dratini?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $15.01 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $12.72 via eBay's default tier, $12.80 on TCGplayer, $13.91 on Cardmarket, $13.07 on Whatnot and $15.01 selling directly — a $2.29 spread after fees and typical shipping.
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
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Dratini #2.
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 Dratini?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Dratini #2 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 $15.01 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 $60.99 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.
Dratini within Dragon Vault
By market value Dratini sits at #7 of 10 in Dragon Vault (set median $18.44).
It sits in the top 40% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Kyurem (#21), valued at $94.18.
What makes Dratini valuable
- Modern (2012) sets are heavily collected, making Dratini's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- Its Dragon typing means Dratini has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- The Naoki Saito artwork gives Dratini appeal beyond pure playability.
- At Rare rarity, Dratini is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
Buying & selling Dratini
- Bulk lots of Dratini can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Dratini has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- For Dratini, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $15.01 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Dratini value questions
What is Dratini #2 worth?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $15.01 (low $9.00, high —); the Cardmarket trend is —.
Will Dratini hold its value?
As a modern-era Rare card it is holding steady in the short term. Value will track playability and collector demand.
Is Dratini rare?
Dratini is a Rare card from Dragon Vault (Black & White series, 2012). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Dratini have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($15.01). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Dratini?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $15.01. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Dratini cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Black & White set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Dragon), and condition. Artwork by Naoki Saito also matters to collector demand.
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