Drapion #123
Drapion #123 sits in the Platinum series and carries a live market value of $66.56, 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.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Drapion #123. Sell on your own schedule.
Drapion at a glance
- Platinum, Platinum series, 2009.
- No published price history.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Rare Holo LV.X rarity.
- Live market value $66.56 for the Holofoil print.
Drapion price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Drapion #123.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $42.00
- Mid
- $127.48
- High
- —
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About Drapion #123
Drapion is the #123 of 127 card in Platinum, a classic-era set released in 2009 as part of the Platinum series. It is a Darkness-type Pokémon with 130 HP, printed as Level-Up.
Ryo Ueda illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $66.56, with listings from $42.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Platinum
- Series
- Platinum
- Number
- #123 / 127
- Rarity
- Rare Holo LV.X
- Illustrator
- Ryo Ueda
- HP
- 130
- Type
- Darkness
- Subtype
- Level-Up
- Evolves from
- Drapion
- Pokédex
- #452
- Released
- 2009/02/11
Drapion attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Drapion #123 — the playability layer behind the price.
Tri-Poison
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may flip a coin. If heads, choose 1 of the Defending Pokémon. That Pokémon is now Poisoned. Put 3 damage counters instead of 1 on that Pokémon between turns. This power can't be used if Drapion is affected by a Special Condition.
Sniping Tail
Does 40 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
- Ability
- Tri-Poison
- Attacks
- 1
Drapion price analysis
What drives the current market value of Drapion #123.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($66.56) — 1 version in total.
A $66.56 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
A $66.56 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
Cardmarket does not list Drapion, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Drapion 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.
Drapion has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $57.69 to $66.56; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 7.9%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 7.3%.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high 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 Drapion?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $66.56 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $57.44 via eBay's default tier, $57.77 on TCGplayer, $62.88 on Cardmarket, $59.00 on Whatnot and $66.56 selling directly — a $9.12 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 Drapion #123.
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 Drapion?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Drapion #123 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Drapion #123.
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 $66.56 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $133.72 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $17.90. You need a graded sale of $112.54 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $49.96 (46.9% 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.
Drapion within Platinum
Drapion ranks #12 of 89 tracked Platinum cards by market value, against a set median of $18.33.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 88%.
The set's top card is Dialga G (#122), valued at $306.36.
What makes Drapion valuable
- Drapion comes from the classic era (2009), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- The Ryo Ueda artwork gives Drapion appeal beyond pure playability.
- Drapion is a Darkness card with 130 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Rare Holo LV.X status puts Drapion among the scarcer pulls in Platinum.
- Priced at $66.56 with thin supply, Drapion sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
Buying & selling Drapion
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $66.56 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare Holo LV.X cards; a clean copy of Drapion can realise well above the $42.00 low end.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $66.56 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Platinum was released in 2009; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
Drapion value questions
What is the value of Drapion?
The current TCGplayer market value is $66.56 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $42.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.
Should I buy Drapion?
Short-term momentum is steady. Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
Is Drapion rare?
Drapion is a Rare Holo LV.X card from Platinum (Platinum series, 2009). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Does Drapion have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($66.56). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Drapion?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $66.56. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Drapion?
Four factors dominate: the Rare Holo LV.X rarity tier, the classic-era Platinum set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Darkness), and condition. Artwork by Ryo Ueda also matters to collector demand.
Other Drapion cards
Drapion appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
