Dark Dragonite #22
📉 Dip AlertAs card #22 in Team Rocket, Dark Dragonite is a Rare Pokémon card worth about $38.31 ungraded.
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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 Dark Dragonite #22. Sell on your own schedule.
Dark Dragonite at a glance
- No published price history.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Trades around $38.31 on TCGplayer.
- Team Rocket, Base series, 2000.
- Rarity: Rare.
Dark Dragonite price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Dark Dragonite #22.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $22.99
- Mid
- $34.30
- High
- —
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Is this Dark Dragonite a good deal?
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About Dark Dragonite #22
Card #22 of Team Rocket is Dark Dragonite, a vintage-era Pokémon card from the Base series (2000). The card carries 70 HP and Colorless typing, with a Stage 2 designation.
The card is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and currently trades at $38.31 for the Unlimited printing, with a low-to-high range of $22.99 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Team Rocket
- Series
- Base
- Number
- #22 / 82
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Colorless
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Dragonair
- Released
- 2000/04/24
Dark Dragonite attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Dark Dragonite #22 — the playability layer behind the price.
Summon Minions
When you play Dark Dragonite from your hand, search your deck for up to 2 Basic Pokémon and put them onto your Bench. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Giant Tail
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.
Battle stats
- Resistance
- Fighting -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Summon Minions
- Attacks
- 1
Dark Dragonite price analysis
What drives the current market value of Dark Dragonite #22.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Unlimited ($38.31).
At $38.31, Dark Dragonite draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
At $38.31, Dark Dragonite draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket does not list Dark Dragonite, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Dark Dragonite 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 5 recorded days the price spanned $36.11–$73.24. The most recent snapshot of $38.31 sits 6% up that range, 47.7% under the October 13, 2026 high.
Recorded volatility runs near 22.3% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 50.7% 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 Dark Dragonite?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $38.31 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $32.93 via eBay's default tier, $33.13 on TCGplayer, $36.04 on Cardmarket, $33.83 on Whatnot and $38.31 selling directly — a $5.38 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a rare card, Dark Dragonite sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Dark Dragonite #22.
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 Dark Dragonite?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Dark Dragonite #22 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Dark Dragonite #22.
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 $38.31 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $43.33 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $84.29 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $5.67 (7.2% 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.
Dark Dragonite within Team Rocket
By market value Dark Dragonite sits at #21 of 40 in Team Rocket (set median $39.49).
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 50%.
The set's top card is Dark Dragonite (#5), valued at $531.53.
What makes Dark Dragonite valuable
- Dark Dragonite is a Colorless card with 70 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Vintage (2000) print runs are fixed and finite, and sealed product for this era is scarce — a structural support for long-term value.
- Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Dark Dragonite is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- A $38.31 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
Buying & selling Dark Dragonite
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Unlimited market of $38.31 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Dark Dragonite can realise well above the $22.99 low end.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- Team Rocket 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 $38.31 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Dark Dragonite value questions
How much is Dark Dragonite worth?
Dark Dragonite trades near $38.31 on TCGplayer (Unlimited), ranging $22.99–—; Cardmarket shows —.
Should I buy Dark Dragonite?
As a vintage-era Rare card it is holding steady in the short term. Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Dark Dragonite?
Dark Dragonite is a Rare card from Team Rocket (Base series, 2000). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Dark Dragonite are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Unlimited ($38.31). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Dark Dragonite sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $38.31. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Dark Dragonite 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.
Other Dark Dragonite cards
Dark Dragonite appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
