Dragonite #43
💎 Grail CardDragonite is card #43 from Expedition Base Set, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $210.00 for its Reverse Holofoil printing.
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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 Dragonite #43. Sell on your own schedule.
Dragonite at a glance
- No published price history.
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Current TCGplayer market value $210.00 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Expedition Base Set, E-Card series, 2002.
Dragonite price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Dragonite #43.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $250.00
- Mid
- $450.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $74.48
- Mid
- $212.49
- High
- —
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Is this Dragonite a good deal?
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About Dragonite #43
Printed as #43 in Expedition Base Set, Dragonite belongs to the E-Card series and dates to 2002. A Colorless-type (100 HP), this stage 2 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Kagemaru Himeno; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $210.00, spanning $250.00–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Expedition Base Set
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #43 / 165
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Kagemaru Himeno
- HP
- 100
- Type
- Colorless
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Dragonair
- Pokédex
- #149
- Released
- 2002/09/15
Dragonite attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Dragonite #43 — the playability layer behind the price.
Tailwind
Once during your turn (before you attack), if Dragonite is on your Bench, you may reduce your Active Pokémon's Retreat cost to 0.
Dragon Tail
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 40 damage times the number of heads.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Tailwind
- Attacks
- 1
Dragonite price analysis
What drives the current market value of Dragonite #43.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($210.00), Normal ($118.57).
At $210.00 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
As a $210.00 card it trades like a collectible asset, with the exact printing driving most of the value.
Cardmarket does not list Dragonite, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
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.
Dragonite has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $210.00 to $210.00; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
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 · 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 Dragonite?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $210.00 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $181.88 via eBay's default tier, $182.93 on TCGplayer, $199.15 on Cardmarket, $186.81 on Whatnot and $210.00 selling directly — a $28.12 spread after fees and typical shipping.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
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 Dragonite?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Dragonite #43 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 $210.00 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $599.45 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $179.24. You need a graded sale of $255.98 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $278.42 (111.4% 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.
Dragonite within Expedition Base Set
By market value Dragonite sits at #16 of 155 in Expedition Base Set (set median $65.00).
It sits in the top 90% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Dragonite (#9), valued at $949.79.
What makes Dragonite valuable
- Its Colorless typing means Dragonite has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Vintage (2002) print runs are fixed and finite, and sealed product for this era is scarce — a structural support for long-term value.
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- The Kagemaru Himeno artwork gives Dragonite appeal beyond pure playability.
- Priced at $210.00 with thin supply, Dragonite sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
Buying & selling Dragonite
- Expedition Base Set was released in 2002; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Dragonite can realise well above the $250.00 low end.
- For Dragonite, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $210.00 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Dragonite can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Dragonite value questions
How much is Dragonite worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $210.00 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $250.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.
Will Dragonite hold its value?
Short-term momentum is steady. Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
Is Dragonite rare?
Dragonite is a Rare card from Expedition Base Set (E-Card series, 2002). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Dragonite have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($210.00), Normal ($118.57). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Dragonite?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $210.00. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Dragonite's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the vintage-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by Kagemaru Himeno also matters to collector demand.
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