Dark Dragonair
Team Rocket Returns · 31/109 · Uncommon
Current Prices
Number
31/109
Rarity
Uncommon
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Dark Dragonair Worth?
Dark Dragonair (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is an Uncommon from Team Rocket Returns, card number 31/109. 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.
Dark Dragonair Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Dark Dragonair (Team Rocket Returns, 31/109) is worth around $193.86 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $193.86, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $10.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $193.86, Lightly Played $150.18, Moderately Played $38.00, Heavily Played $36.99, Damaged $10.00 — 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 $1,077 — about 5.6x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $133.01.
Is It Worth Grading Dark Dragonair?
Grading Dark Dragonair can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($193.86) and a PSA 10 ($1,077) is about $883.13 — a 5.6x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $133.01, CGC 10 $299.00, CGC 9.5 $86.00. 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 | $23.00 | $23.00 | $23.00 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $74.99 | $74.99 | $74.99 | 7 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $99.99 | $99.99 | $99.99 | 4 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $62.00 | $62.00 | $62.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $299.00 | $299.00 | $299.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $56.99 | $56.99 | $56.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $135.00 | $135.00 | $135.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $86.00 | $86.00 | $86.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $125.00 | $125.00 | $125.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $1,077 | $1,077 | $1,077 | 17 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $123.50 | $123.50 | $123.50 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 11 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $167.50 | $167.50 | $167.50 | 15 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $133.01 | $133.01 | $133.01 | 22 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $36.99 | $36.99 | $36.99 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $150.18 | $150.18 | $150.18 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $38.00 | $38.00 | $38.00 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $193.86 | $193.86 | $193.86 | 80 |
Is Dark Dragonair a Good Buy?
Dark Dragonair is an uncommon — steady set-filler value rather than an investment piece. Premium cards like this are where most genuine appreciation happens — condition and grade decide the ceiling. Whatever you decide, recheck Dark Dragonair's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
