Dragonite (Japanese)
Base Expansion Pack · 126/128 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Number
126/128
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
1st_Edition_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Dragonite (Japanese) Worth?
Dragonite (Japanese) (1st_Edition_Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Base Expansion Pack, card number 126/128. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is a premium card whose value justifies professional protection and, often, grading.
Dragonite (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Dragonite (Japanese) (Base Expansion Pack, 126/128) is worth around $126.21 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $126.21, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $140.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $126.21, Lightly Played $130.00, Damaged $140.00 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $6,500 — about 52x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $601.00.
Is It Worth Grading Dragonite (Japanese)?
Grading Dragonite (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($126.21) and a PSA 10 ($6,500) is about $6,374 — a 52x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $601.00, PSA 8 $639.99. At this price grading is usually worth it: the value jump and authentication outweigh the cost.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $249.80 | $249.80 | $249.80 | 13 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $126.21 | $126.21 | $126.21 | 15 |
| ebay | BGS 7 | $125.00 | $125.00 | $125.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $175.00 | $175.00 | $175.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 4 5 | $159.00 | $159.00 | $159.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $207.82 | $207.82 | $207.82 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $6,500 | $6,500 | $6,500 | 49 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $160.00 | $160.00 | $160.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $190.00 | $190.00 | $190.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $260.00 | $260.00 | $260.00 | 11 |
| ebay | PSA 7 5 | $102.50 | $102.50 | $102.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $639.99 | $639.99 | $639.99 | 28 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $601.00 | $601.00 | $601.00 | 45 |
| ebay | SGC 8 5 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $140.00 | $140.00 | $140.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $130.00 | $130.00 | $130.00 | 13 |
Is Dragonite (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Holos like Dragonite (Japanese) are among the most collected cards and tend to hold value well. Premium cards like this are where most genuine appreciation happens — condition and grade decide the ceiling. Whatever you decide, recheck Dragonite (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
