Dratini
Team Rocket Returns · 53/109 · Common
Current Prices
Number
53/109
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 53/109. 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, 53/109) is worth around $57.62 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $57.62, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $19.03. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $57.62, Lightly Played $40.56, Moderately Played $33.99, Heavily Played $20.00, Damaged $19.03 — 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 $894.00 — about 16x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $150.00.
Is It Worth Grading Dratini?
Grading Dratini can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($57.62) and a PSA 10 ($894.00) is about $836.38 — a 16x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $150.00, CGC 10 $199.00, CGC 9.5 $59.99. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $39.64 | $39.64 | $39.64 | 7 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $50.94 | $50.94 | $50.94 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $199.00 | $199.00 | $199.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $84.99 | $84.99 | $84.99 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $59.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $894.00 | $894.00 | $894.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 16 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $19.03 | $19.03 | $19.03 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $40.56 | $40.56 | $40.56 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $33.99 | $33.99 | $33.99 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $57.62 | $57.62 | $57.62 | 60 |
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.
