Dratini #53
🔥 Hot Move📉 Dip AlertDratini is card #53 from Team Rocket Returns, a Common Pokémon card currently trading near $8.05 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 Dratini #53 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Dratini at a glance
- 7-day average €5.66; 30-day average €3.71.
- Current TCGplayer market value $8.05 (Normal).
- Rarity: Common.
- Team Rocket Returns, EX series, 2004.
- Cardmarket values it at €4.51 (EUR).
Dratini price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Dratini #53.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $5.59
- Mid
- $8.32
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Dratini #53
Dratini is the #53 of 109 card in Team Rocket Returns, a classic-era set released in 2004 as part of the EX series. The card carries 50 HP and Colorless typing, with a Basic designation.
The card is illustrated by Atsuko Nishida and currently trades at $8.05 for the Normal printing, with a low-to-high range of $5.59 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Team Rocket Returns
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #53 / 109
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Atsuko Nishida
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Colorless
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2004/11/01
Dratini attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Dratini #53 — the playability layer behind the price.
Dragon Song
Each Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.
Tail Strike
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 damage plus 10 more damage.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Colorless ×2
- Resistance
- Grass -30, Fighting -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Dratini price analysis
What drives the current market value of Dratini #53.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Normal ($8.05).
In the $8.05 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In the $8.05 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In EUR, Dratini trends at €4.51 on Cardmarket (avg sold €3.11, lowest NM €0.49).
Dratini price history & movement
Momentum reads heating up — a 7-day average of €5.66 against a 30-day average of €3.71 (+52.6%).
Latest daily average €6.00 against a trend price of €4.51.
Dratini has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $7.99 to $125.99; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 93.6% below the high set October 13, 2026.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 40.7% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 93.7%.
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 Dratini?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Dratini at $8.05 nets roughly $6.68 on eBay, $6.72 on TCGplayer, $7.30 via Cardmarket, $6.87 on Whatnot or $8.05 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.37.
As a common card, Dratini sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
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 Dratini?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Dratini #53 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 $8.05 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $54.02 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-57.2% 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.
Dratini within Team Rocket Returns
Within Team Rocket Returns it is the #105 most valuable of 106 tracked cards; the set median is $79.82.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 2%.
The set's top card is Rocket's Mewtwo ex (#99), valued at $1,499.99.
What makes Dratini valuable
- As a Colorless-type Pokémon card, Dratini is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Dratini comes from the classic era (2004), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Dratini is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Artwork by Atsuko Nishida is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Dratini
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Dratini has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Bulk lots of Dratini can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $8.05 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Normal market of $8.05 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€5.66 and €3.71) to time entries and exits.
Dratini value questions
What is the value of Dratini?
Dratini trades near $8.05 on TCGplayer (Normal), ranging $5.59–—; Cardmarket shows €4.51.
Is Dratini a good investment?
Short-term momentum is rising (+52.6%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Dratini?
Dratini is a Common 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.
Which versions of Dratini are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Normal ($8.05). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Dratini?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $8.05. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Dratini cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by Atsuko Nishida also matters to collector demand.
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