Dragonair δ #42
Dragonair δ #42 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $99.99, 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 Dragonair δ #42. Sell on your own schedule.
Dragonair δ at a glance
- No published price history.
- Rarity: Uncommon.
- Set: Delta Species (EX, 2005).
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Current TCGplayer market value $99.99 (Reverse Holofoil).
Dragonair δ price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Dragonair δ #42.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $125.00
- Mid
- $599.64
- High
- —
- Low
- $9.00
- Mid
- $13.00
- High
- —
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Is this Dragonair δ a good deal?
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About Dragonair δ #42
Dragonair δ is the #42 of 113 card in Delta Species, a classic-era set released in 2005 as part of the EX series. The card carries 70 HP and Lightning typing, with a Stage 1 designation.
Mitsuhiro Arita illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $99.99, with listings from $125.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Delta Species
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #42 / 113
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Dratini
- Pokédex
- #148
- Released
- 2005/10/31
Dragonair δ attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Dragonair δ #42 — the playability layer behind the price.
Twister
Flip 2 coins. If both are tails, this attack does nothing. For each heads, discard an Energy attached to the Defending Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Colorless ×2
- Resistance
- Grass -30, Fighting -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 1
Dragonair δ price analysis
What drives the current market value of Dragonair δ #42.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($99.99), Normal ($14.40) — 2 versions in total.
At $99.99, Dragonair δ draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
At $99.99, Dragonair δ draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket does not list Dragonair δ, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Dragonair δ 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 $99.99–$99.99. The most recent snapshot of $99.99 sits 100% up that range.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
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 δ?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Dragonair δ at $99.99 nets roughly $86.44 on eBay, $86.94 on TCGplayer, $94.64 via Cardmarket, $88.79 on Whatnot or $99.99 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $13.55.
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 δ?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Dragonair δ #42 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 $99.99 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $220.98 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $46.99. You need a graded sale of $145.97 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $92.14 (65.8% 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 δ within Delta Species
By market value Dragonair δ sits at #32 of 111 in Delta Species (set median $44.49).
That is 125% above the middle of the set — a top-72% position.
The set's top card is Groudon Star (#111), valued at $2,339.99.
What makes Dragonair δ valuable
- Priced at $99.99 with thin supply, Dragonair δ sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Dragonair δ comes from the classic era (2005), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Dragonair δ is a Lightning card with 70 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Dragonair δ is a Uncommon, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Mitsuhiro Arita illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
Buying & selling Dragonair δ
- Delta Species was released in 2005; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Dragonair δ has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $99.99 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $99.99 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Dragonair δ value questions
What is the value of Dragonair δ?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $99.99 (low $125.00, high —); the Cardmarket trend is —.
Is Dragonair δ a good investment?
Short-term momentum is steady. Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
Is Dragonair δ rare?
Dragonair δ is a Uncommon card from Delta Species (EX series, 2005). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Dragonair δ have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($99.99), Normal ($14.40). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Dragonair δ sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $99.99. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Dragonair δ's value?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita also matters to collector demand.
Other Dragonair δ cards
Dragonair δ appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
