Dragonair
Dragon · 14/97 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
DragonNumber
14/97
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Dragonair: Rarity & Collectibility
Dragonair in its sought-after Reverse_Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #14/97 of the Dragon 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, Dragon #14/97) changes hands at roughly $35.32, 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 $35.32, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $5.27. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $35.32, Lightly Played $30.35, Moderately Played $27.48, Heavily Played $7.35, Damaged $5.27 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $17.95 | $17.95 | $17.95 | 3 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $13.99 | $13.99 | $13.99 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 8 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 6 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $76.00 | $76.00 | $76.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $350.00 | $350.00 | $350.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $28.50 | $28.50 | $28.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $94.99 | $94.99 | $94.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $17.82 | $17.82 | $17.82 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $58.31 | $58.31 | $58.31 | 12 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $89.89 | $89.89 | $89.89 | 15 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $175.00 | $175.00 | $175.00 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $5.27 | $5.27 | $5.27 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $7.35 | $7.35 | $7.35 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $30.35 | $30.35 | $30.35 | 21 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $27.48 | $27.48 | $27.48 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $35.32 | $35.32 | $35.32 | 55 |
Collector Outlook for Dragonair
Dragonair holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. Cards in this band from beloved sets tend to keep a loyal collector base over time. 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.
