Dragonair (Japanese)
BW8: Thunder Knuckle · 039/051 · Common
Current Prices
Number
039/051
Rarity
Common
Variant
1st_Edition
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Dragonair (Japanese) Worth?
Dragonair (Japanese) (1st_Edition variant) is a Common card from the BW8: Thunder Knuckle set, card number 039/051. 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 (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Dragonair (Japanese) (BW8: Thunder Knuckle, 039/051) is worth around $10.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $10.00, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.98. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $10.00, Lightly Played $10.61, Moderately Played $4.39, Heavily Played $1.99, Damaged $1.98 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $1.98 | $1.98 | $1.98 | 1 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $10.61 | $10.61 | $10.61 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $9.32 | $9.32 | $9.32 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $4.39 | $4.39 | $4.39 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 4 |
Is Dragonair (Japanese) a Good Buy?
As a common, Dragonair (Japanese) holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Dragonair (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
