Dragonair (Japanese)
SV2a: Pokemon Card 151 · 182/165 · Art Rare
Current Prices
Number
182/165
Rarity
Art Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Dragonair (Japanese) Worth?
Dragonair (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the SV2a: Pokemon Card 151 set, card number 182/165. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Dragonair (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Dragonair (Japanese) (SV2a: Pokemon Card 151, 182/165) is worth around $11.28 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $11.28, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $2.50. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $11.28, Lightly Played $7.36, Moderately Played $6.20, Heavily Played $10.00, Damaged $2.50 — 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 $59.00 — about 5.2x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $31.18.
Is It Worth Grading Dragonair (Japanese)?
Grading Dragonair (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($11.28) and a PSA 10 ($59.00) is about $47.72 — a 5.2x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $31.18, CGC 10 $46.00, CGC 9.5 $19.99. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 2 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $7.95 | $7.95 | $7.95 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $9.27 | $9.27 | $9.27 | 243 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $46.75 | $46.75 | $46.75 | 4 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $23.90 | $23.90 | $23.90 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $480.50 | $61.00 | $900.00 | 10 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $27.00 | $27.00 | $27.00 | 18 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $46.00 | $46.00 | $46.00 | 84 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $17.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $23.14 | $23.14 | $23.14 | 10 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $59.00 | $59.00 | $59.00 | 66 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 19 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $31.18 | $31.18 | $31.18 | 29 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $23.99 | $23.99 | $23.99 | 3 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $48.95 | $48.95 | $48.95 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $2.50 | $2.50 | $2.50 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $7.36 | $7.09 | $13.52 | 138 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $6.20 | $6.20 | $6.20 | 29 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $11.28 | $7.25 | $13.80 | 2,973 |
Is Dragonair (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Dragonair (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Dragonair (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
