Dragonair
Base Set · 018/102 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
Base SetNumber
018/102
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Dragonair: Rarity & Collectibility
Dragonair is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #018/102 of the Base Set set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Dragonair?
In 2026, a Near Mint Dragonair (Rare, Base Set #018/102) changes hands at roughly $13.39, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $13.39, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $1.78. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $13.39, Lightly Played $7.95, Moderately Played $5.59, Heavily Played $3.20, Damaged $1.78 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Dragonair is valued near $242.50 — about 18x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Dragonair: Gem Mint & Population
Even for a card at this rarity, the top of the market belongs to certified gem-mint copies. A PSA 10 (or CGC 10 / BGS Black Label equivalent) Dragonair sits around $242.50 — roughly 18x a raw copy. That gap exists because relatively few examples ever earn a perfect grade, so gem-mint population is the real scarcity collectors chase. Step down a notch and demand spreads across PSA 9 $59.99, CGC 10 $199.99, CGC 9.5 $21.50 — each tier a smaller, scarcer pool than the one below it. The rule of thumb for collectors: the rarer the card, the more a certified high grade matters to its standing.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 1 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $7.95 | $7.95 | $7.95 | 15 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $13.75 | $13.75 | $13.75 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $11.99 | $11.99 | $11.99 | 24 |
| ebay | BGS 7 5 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $199.99 | $199.99 | $199.99 | 14 |
| ebay | CGC 4 | $6.63 | $6.63 | $6.63 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $21.79 | $21.79 | $21.79 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $49.45 | $49.45 | $49.45 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $242.50 | $242.50 | $242.50 | 30 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 20 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $22.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 | 26 |
| ebay | PSA 6 5 | $16.99 | $16.99 | $16.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $21.88 | $21.88 | $21.88 | 24 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 | 22 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $59.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | 27 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.78 | $0.75 | $2.99 | 368 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $3.20 | $2.00 | $3.45 | 450 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $7.95 | $6.19 | $9.44 | 1,069 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $5.59 | $3.50 | $14.51 | 921 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $13.39 | $11.81 | $19.97 | 627 |
Collector Outlook for Dragonair
Dragonair holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. An accessible pickup whose pull is enjoyment and progress toward a finished set. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Dragonair on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
