Dragonite (Japanese)
XY6: Emerald Break · 043/078 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
043/078
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Unlimited_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Dragonite (Japanese) Worth?
Dragonite (Japanese) (Unlimited_Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the XY6: Emerald Break set, card number 043/078. 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.
Dragonite (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Dragonite (Japanese) (XY6: Emerald Break, 043/078) is worth around $14.99 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $14.99, while a Moderately Played one drops to roughly $5.98. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $14.99, Lightly Played $24.82, Moderately Played $5.98 — 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 $139.50 — about 9.3x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $26.00.
Is It Worth Grading Dragonite (Japanese)?
Grading Dragonite (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($14.99) and a PSA 10 ($139.50) is about $124.51 — a 9.3x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $26.00, CGC 10 $179.99, PSA 8 $20.00. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $24.82 | $24.82 | $24.82 | 9 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $5.98 | $5.98 | $5.98 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $18.59 | $18.59 | $18.59 | 11 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $179.99 | $179.99 | $179.99 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $139.50 | $139.50 | $139.50 | 55 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $28.00 | $28.00 | $28.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $27.95 | $27.95 | $27.95 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 11 |
Is Dragonite (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Dragonite (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 Dragonite (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
