Dragonair
SV: Scarlet & Violet 151 · 181/165 · Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
181/165
Rarity
Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Dragonair Worth?
Dragonair (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV: Scarlet & Violet 151, card number 181/165. 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.
Dragonair Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Dragonair (SV: Scarlet & Violet 151, 181/165) is worth around $53.89 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $53.89, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $20.68. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $53.89, Lightly Played $41.89, Moderately Played $23.25, Heavily Played $12.99, Damaged $20.68 — 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 $215.50 — about 4.0x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $64.99.
Is It Worth Grading Dragonair?
Grading Dragonair can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($53.89) and a PSA 10 ($215.50) is about $161.61 — a 4.0x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $64.99, CGC 10 $65.00, CGC 9.5 $58.00. 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 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $43.99 | $43.99 | $43.99 | 10 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 220 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $295.84 | $295.84 | $295.84 | 5 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $46.93 | $46.93 | $46.93 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 8 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 34 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $28.00 | $28.00 | $28.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $37.79 | $37.79 | $37.79 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $58.00 | $58.00 | $58.00 | 18 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $215.50 | $215.50 | $215.50 | 72 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $12.76 | $12.76 | $12.76 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 24 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $64.99 | $64.99 | $64.99 | 72 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $92.00 | $92.00 | $92.00 | 9 |
| ebay | SGC 8 5 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 9 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $145.00 | $145.00 | $145.00 | 10 |
| ebay | TAG 8 5 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $20.68 | $20.68 | $20.68 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $12.99 | $12.99 | $12.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $41.89 | $39.76 | $62.92 | 680 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $23.25 | $38.98 | $38.98 | 24 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $53.89 | $43.00 | $83.99 | 4,586 |
Is Dragonair a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Dragonair is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Dragonair's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
