Dark Dragonite #15
🔥 Hot Move📉 Dip AlertDark Dragonite is card #15 from Team Rocket Returns, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $97.20 for its Normal 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.
Demand for Dark Dragonite #15 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Dark Dragonite at a glance
- From Team Rocket Returns (EX), released 2004.
- Cardmarket values it at €104.06 (EUR).
- Recent averages: €133.86 (7d), €70.16 (30d).
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- Trades around $97.20 on TCGplayer.
Dark Dragonite price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Dark Dragonite #15.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $73.98
- Mid
- $84.50
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Dark Dragonite #15
Card #15 of Team Rocket Returns is Dark Dragonite, a classic-era Pokémon card from the EX series (2004). A Darkness-type (120 HP), this stage 2 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Nakaoka illustrated this card. Its Normal printing is priced near $97.20, with listings from $73.98 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Team Rocket Returns
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #15 / 109
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Nakaoka
- HP
- 120
- Type
- Darkness
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Dark Dragonair
- Released
- 2004/11/01
Dark Dragonite attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Dark Dragonite #15 — the playability layer behind the price.
Dark Trance
As often as you like during your turn (before your attack), you may move a Darkness Energy card attached to 1 of your Pokémon to another of your Pokémon. This power can't be used if Dark Dragonite is affected by a Special Condition."
Double Wing Attack
Does 30 damage to each Defending Pokémon.
Claw Swipe
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Colorless ×2
- Resistance
- Grass -30, Fighting -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Dark Trance
- Attacks
- 2
Dark Dragonite price analysis
What drives the current market value of Dark Dragonite #15.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Normal ($97.20) — 1 version in total.
A $97.20 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
This $97.20 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €104.06, with an average sold price of €109.11 and a lowest near-mint ask of €3.00.
Dark Dragonite price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €133.86, 90.8% above the 30-day average of €70.16.
Latest daily average €112.00 against a trend price of €104.06.
Dark Dragonite has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $96.10 to $1,150.00; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 91.5% below the high set October 13, 2026.
Recorded volatility runs near 39.9% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 91.6% 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.
Selling Dark Dragonite at $97.20 nets roughly $84.02 on eBay, $84.51 on TCGplayer, $91.99 via Cardmarket, $86.31 on Whatnot or $97.20 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $13.18.
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 #15.
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 #15 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 $97.20 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $213.70 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $44.57. You need a graded sale of $143.17 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $88.62 (64.6% 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.
Dark Dragonite within Team Rocket Returns
By market value Dark Dragonite sits at #41 of 106 in Team Rocket Returns (set median $79.82).
That is 22% above the middle of the set — a top-62% position.
The set's top card is Rocket's Mewtwo ex (#99), valued at $1,499.99.
What makes Dark Dragonite valuable
- Artwork by Nakaoka is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- At $97.20 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its thin supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Classic-era cards like Dark Dragonite (2004) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- As a Darkness-type Pokémon card, Dark Dragonite is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying & selling Dark Dragonite
- Bulk lots of Dark Dragonite can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Team Rocket Returns was released in 2004; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- For Dark Dragonite, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Dark Dragonite can realise well above the $73.98 low end.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $97.20 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?
The current TCGplayer market value is $97.20 for the Normal printing, with a low of $73.98 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €104.06.
Is Dark Dragonite a good investment?
Short-term momentum is rising (+90.8%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Dark Dragonite?
Dark Dragonite is a Rare card from Team Rocket Returns (EX series, 2004). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Dark Dragonite?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Normal ($97.20). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Dark Dragonite?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $97.20. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Dark Dragonite's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Darkness), and condition. Artwork by Nakaoka also matters to collector demand.
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