Dragonair
Base Set · 018/102 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
Base SetNumber
018/102
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Dragonair Worth?
Dragonair is a Rare card in the Base Set set, card number 018/102. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Dragonair Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Dragonair (Base Set, 018/102) is worth around $13.39 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $13.39, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.78. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $13.39, Lightly Played $7.95, Moderately Played $5.59, Heavily Played $3.20, Damaged $1.78 — 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 $242.50 — about 18x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $59.99.
Is It Worth Grading Dragonair?
Grading Dragonair can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($13.39) and a PSA 10 ($242.50) is about $229.11 — a 18x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $59.99, CGC 10 $199.99, CGC 9.5 $21.50. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 1 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $7.95 | $7.95 | $7.95 | 15 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $13.75 | $13.75 | $13.75 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $11.99 | $11.99 | $11.99 | 24 |
| ebay | BGS 7 5 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $199.99 | $199.99 | $199.99 | 14 |
| ebay | CGC 4 | $6.63 | $6.63 | $6.63 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $21.79 | $21.79 | $21.79 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $49.45 | $49.45 | $49.45 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $242.50 | $242.50 | $242.50 | 30 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 20 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $22.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 | 26 |
| ebay | PSA 6 5 | $16.99 | $16.99 | $16.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $21.88 | $21.88 | $21.88 | 24 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 | 22 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $59.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | 27 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.78 | $0.75 | $2.99 | 368 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $3.20 | $2.00 | $3.45 | 450 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $7.95 | $6.19 | $9.44 | 1,069 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $5.59 | $3.50 | $14.51 | 921 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $13.39 | $11.81 | $19.97 | 627 |
Is Dragonair a Good Buy?
Dragonair is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Dragonair's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
