Dragonite (Japanese)
BW8: Thunder Knuckle · 040/051 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
040/051
Rarity
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 Rare card in the BW8: Thunder Knuckle set, card number 040/051. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Dragonite (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Dragonite (Japanese) (BW8: Thunder Knuckle, 040/051) is worth around $41.30 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $41.30, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $3.49. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $41.30, Lightly Played $32.45, Moderately Played $4.99, Heavily Played $4.59, Damaged $3.49 — 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 $313.38 — about 7.6x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value.
Is It Worth Grading Dragonite (Japanese)?
Grading Dragonite (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($41.30) and a PSA 10 ($313.38) is about $272.08 — a 7.6x uplift before grading fees. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $3.49 | $3.49 | $3.49 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $313.38 | $313.38 | $313.38 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $4.59 | $4.59 | $4.59 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $32.45 | $32.45 | $32.45 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $41.30 | $41.30 | $41.30 | 2 |
Is Dragonite (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Dragonite (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. 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.
