Dark Dragonite (22)
Team Rocket · 22/82 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
Team RocketNumber
22/82
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Unlimited
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
Dark Dragonite (22): Rarity & Collectibility
Dark Dragonite (22) in its sought-after Unlimited variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #22/82 of the Team Rocket 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 Dark Dragonite (22)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Dark Dragonite (22) (Rare, Team Rocket #22/82) changes hands at roughly $22.94, 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 $22.94, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $7.77. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $22.94, Lightly Played $15.20, Moderately Played $11.88, Heavily Played $8.19, Damaged $7.77 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Dark Dragonite (22) is valued near $221.95 — about 9.7x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Dark Dragonite (22): 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) Dark Dragonite (22) sits around $221.95 — roughly 9.7x 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 $52.00, CGC 10 $140.50, CGC 9.5 $30.00 — 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 | PSA 8 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 22 |
| ebay | DAMAGED | $5.48 | $5.48 | $5.48 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $13.00 | $12.00 | $14.00 | 7 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $14.75 | $10.50 | $19.00 | 6 |
| ebay | BGS 7 5 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 8 | $27.00 | $27.00 | $27.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $140.50 | $140.50 | $140.50 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 4 5 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $21.00 | $21.00 | $21.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $59.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $221.95 | $221.95 | $221.95 | 27 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $17.16 | $17.16 | $17.16 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $25.87 | $25.87 | $25.87 | 13 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 24 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 | 16 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00 | 22 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 | 2 |
| ebay | SGC 7 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 2 |
| ebay | SGC 8 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 9 | $33.50 | $33.50 | $33.50 | 2 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $38.00 | $38.00 | $38.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $7.77 | $6.39 | $7.69 | 220 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $8.19 | $7.93 | $8.93 | 231 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $15.20 | $14.56 | $15.11 | 431 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $11.88 | $10.00 | $14.99 | 423 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $22.94 | $22.52 | $35.24 | 223 |
Collector Outlook for Dark Dragonite (22)
Dark Dragonite (22) 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 Dark Dragonite (22) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
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