Dragonite (Japanese)
S12: Paradigm Trigger · 072/098 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
072/098
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
Dragonite (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Dragonite (Japanese) in its sought-after Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #072/098 of the S12: Paradigm Trigger 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 Dragonite (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Dragonite (Japanese) (Rare, S12: Paradigm Trigger #072/098) changes hands at roughly $0.55, 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 $0.55, whereas a Lightly Played one slides to around $0.50. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Dragonite (Japanese) is valued near $88.81 — about 161x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Dragonite (Japanese): 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) Dragonite (Japanese) sits around $88.81 — roughly 161x 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 $29.99, CGC 10 $34.99, CGC 9.5 $7.51 — 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 23 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | 25 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $7.51 | $7.51 | $7.51 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $88.81 | $88.81 | $88.81 | 32 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.50 | $0.50 | $0.50 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.55 | $0.50 | $0.74 | 226 |
Collector Outlook for Dragonite (Japanese)
Dragonite (Japanese) holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. Collect it for completeness and the joy of the hunt; its appeal is the set, not the ceiling. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Dragonite (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
