Dragonite (9)
Expedition · 009/165 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Set
ExpeditionNumber
009/165
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jul 1, 2026
What Is Dragonite (9) Worth?
Dragonite (9) (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Expedition, card number 009/165. 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 (9) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Dragonite (9) (Expedition, 009/165) is worth around $250.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $250.00, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $71.83. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $250.00, Lightly Played $230.00, Moderately Played $113.65, Heavily Played $75.04, Damaged $71.83 — 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 $725.00 — about 2.9x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $402.00.
Is It Worth Grading Dragonite (9)?
Grading Dragonite (9) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($250.00) and a PSA 10 ($725.00) is about $475.00 — a 2.9x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $402.00, CGC 10 $304.00, CGC 9.5 $139.99. 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 | DAMAGED | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $135.00 | $135.00 | $135.00 | 9 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 5 |
| ebay | BGS 7 5 | $125.00 | $125.00 | $125.00 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $203.50 | $203.50 | $203.50 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $112.50 | $112.50 | $112.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $304.00 | $304.00 | $304.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 4 5 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $37.00 | $37.00 | $37.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $95.00 | $95.00 | $95.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $96.00 | $96.00 | $96.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $155.00 | $155.00 | $155.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $139.99 | $139.99 | $139.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $725.00 | $725.00 | $725.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $81.00 | $81.00 | $81.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $51.00 | $51.00 | $51.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 6 5 | $47.00 | $47.00 | $47.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $109.99 | $109.99 | $109.99 | 24 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $779.36 | $779.36 | $779.36 | 26 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $402.00 | $402.00 | $402.00 | 24 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $801.77 | $801.77 | $801.77 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $71.83 | $71.83 | $71.83 | 16 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $75.04 | $75.04 | $75.04 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $230.00 | $230.00 | $230.00 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $113.65 | $119.96 | $119.96 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | 8 |
Is Dragonite (9) a Good Buy?
Holos like Dragonite (9) 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 (9)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
