Dragonite (Japanese)
Pokemon Web · 038/048 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
Pokemon WebNumber
038/048
Rarity
Rare
Variant
1st_Edition
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Dragonite (Japanese) Worth?
Dragonite (Japanese) (1st_Edition variant) is a Rare card in the Pokemon Web set, card number 038/048. 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) (Pokemon Web, 038/048) is worth around $189.99 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $189.99, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $198.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $1,225 — about 6.4x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $259.99.
Is It Worth Grading Dragonite (Japanese)?
Grading Dragonite (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($189.99) and a PSA 10 ($1,225) is about $1,035 — a 6.4x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $259.99, PSA 8 $119.99. 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 | $198.00 | $198.00 | $198.00 | 10 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $189.99 | $189.99 | $189.99 | 16 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $449.56 | $449.56 | $449.56 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $1,225 | $1,225 | $1,225 | 45 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $102.65 | $102.65 | $102.65 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $119.99 | $119.99 | $119.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $259.99 | $259.99 | $259.99 | 15 |
Is Dragonite (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Dragonite (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. 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.
