Dragonite (Japanese)
S12: Paradigm Trigger · 072/098 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
072/098
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Dragonite (Japanese) Worth?
Dragonite (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S12: Paradigm Trigger set, card number 072/098. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is an affordable, easy-to-find card best valued as part of a complete set rather than on its own.
Dragonite (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Dragonite (Japanese) (S12: Paradigm Trigger, 072/098) is worth around $0.55 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $0.55, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $0.50. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $88.81 — about 161x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $29.99.
Is It Worth Grading Dragonite (Japanese)?
Grading Dragonite (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($0.55) and a PSA 10 ($88.81) is about $88.26 — a 161x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $29.99, CGC 10 $34.99, CGC 9.5 $7.51. At this value grading rarely makes sense — the fee usually exceeds the card's worth.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 23 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | 25 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $7.51 | $7.51 | $7.51 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $88.81 | $88.81 | $88.81 | 32 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.50 | $0.50 | $0.50 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.55 | $0.50 | $0.74 | 226 |
Is Dragonite (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Dragonite (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Don't expect price growth here — value it for completeness, not returns. 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.
