Dratini
Team Rocket Returns · 52/109 · Common
Current Prices
Number
52/109
Rarity
Common
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Dratini Worth?
Dratini (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a Common card from the Team Rocket Returns set, card number 52/109. 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.
Dratini Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Dratini (Team Rocket Returns, 52/109) is worth around $79.50 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $79.50, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $14.70. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $79.50, Lightly Played $57.50, Moderately Played $39.99, Heavily Played $0.48, Damaged $14.70 — 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 $680.00 — about 8.6x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $56.00.
Is It Worth Grading Dratini?
Grading Dratini can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($79.50) and a PSA 10 ($680.00) is about $600.50 — a 8.6x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $56.00, CGC 10 $150.00, CGC 9.5 $79.00. 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 | HEAVILY PLAYED | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $44.00 | $44.00 | $44.00 | 13 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $59.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $32.27 | $32.27 | $32.27 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $69.99 | $69.99 | $69.99 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $79.00 | $79.00 | $79.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $680.00 | $680.00 | $680.00 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $20.24 | $20.24 | $20.24 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 5 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | 12 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $56.00 | $56.00 | $56.00 | 19 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $14.70 | $14.70 | $14.70 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.48 | $0.48 | $0.48 | 18 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $57.50 | $69.99 | $69.99 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $79.50 | $79.50 | $79.50 | 76 |
Is Dratini a Good Buy?
As a common, Dratini holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Dratini's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
