Dratini #26
📉 Dip AlertFrom Dragon, Dratini (#26) is a Uncommon Pokémon card valued at $85.00 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.
Dratini #26 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Dratini at a glance
- From Dragon (EX), released 2003.
- Recent averages: €3.20 (7d), €3.69 (30d).
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €3.28.
- Rarity: Uncommon.
- Trades around $85.00 on TCGplayer.
Dratini price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Dratini #26.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $60.00
- Mid
- $1,249.82
- High
- —
- Low
- $11.35
- Mid
- $14.32
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Dratini #26
Dratini is the #26 of 97 card in Dragon, a classic-era set released in 2003 as part of the EX series. The card carries 50 HP and Colorless typing, with a Basic designation.
Aya Kusube illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $85.00, with listings from $60.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Dragon
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #26 / 97
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Aya Kusube
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Colorless
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2003/11/24
Dratini attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Dratini #26 — the playability layer behind the price.
Dragon Dew
Remove 2 damage counters from 1 of your Pokémon (remove 1 if there is only 1).
Tail Slap
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Colorless ×2
- Resistance
- Grass -30, Fighting -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Dratini price analysis
What drives the current market value of Dratini #26.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($85.00), Normal ($12.77).
At $85.00, Dratini draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
A $85.00 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
Cardmarket values Dratini at a trend of €3.28, an average sold price of €3.07 and a near-mint floor of €0.40.
Dratini price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €3.20, 13.3% below the 30-day average of €3.69.
Single-day average: €2.50; Cardmarket trend price €3.28.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $85.00–$85.00. The most recent snapshot of $85.00 sits 100% up that range.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
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 Dratini?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $85.00 market translates to a net of about $73.44 (eBay), $73.86 (TCGplayer), $80.40 (Cardmarket), $75.44 (Whatnot) or $85.00 (direct). That $11.56 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a uncommon card, Dratini sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
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 Dratini?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Dratini #26 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 $85.00 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $181.85 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $33.95. You need a graded sale of $130.98 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $73.23 (58.6% 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.
Dratini within Dragon
By market value Dratini sits at #18 of 94 in Dragon (set median $24.28).
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 82%.
The set's top card is Rayquaza ex (#97), valued at $595.55.
What makes Dratini valuable
- Dratini comes from the classic era (2003), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Aya Kusube illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Dratini is a Colorless card with 50 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Uncommon is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Priced at $85.00 with thin supply, Dratini sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
Buying & selling Dratini
- Dragon was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $85.00 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Dratini can realise well above the $60.00 low end.
- For Dratini, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€3.20 and €3.69) to time entries and exits.
Dratini value questions
What is the value of Dratini?
The current TCGplayer market value is $85.00 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $60.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €3.28.
Will Dratini hold its value?
The card is softening on recent averages. Uncommon rarity and the classic-era EX set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Dratini?
Dratini is a Uncommon card from Dragon (EX series, 2003). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Dratini?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($85.00), Normal ($12.77). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Dratini?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $85.00. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Dratini's value?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by Aya Kusube also matters to collector demand.
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