Dratini (Japanese)
XY6: Emerald Break · 040/078 · Common
Current Prices
Number
040/078
Rarity
Common
Variant
1st_Edition
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Dratini (Japanese) Worth?
Dratini (Japanese) (1st_Edition variant) is a Common card from the XY6: Emerald Break set, card number 040/078. 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.
Dratini (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Dratini (Japanese) (XY6: Emerald Break, 040/078) is worth around $2.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $2.00, while a Heavily Played one drops to roughly $1.99. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $2.00, Lightly Played $3.99, Heavily Played $1.99 — 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 $54.99 — about 27x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value.
Is It Worth Grading Dratini (Japanese)?
Grading Dratini (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($2.00) and a PSA 10 ($54.99) is about $52.99 — a 27x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: CGC 10 $19.76. 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 | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 5 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.99 | $3.99 | $3.99 | 6 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $6.05 | $6.05 | $6.05 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $19.76 | $19.76 | $19.76 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $54.99 | $54.99 | $54.99 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | 6 |
Is Dratini (Japanese) a Good Buy?
As a common, Dratini (Japanese) holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Dratini (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
