Dark Dragonite
Team Rocket Returns · 15/109 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
15/109
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Dark Dragonite: Rarity & Collectibility
Dark Dragonite 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 #15/109 of the Team Rocket Returns 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?
In 2026, a Near Mint Dark Dragonite (Rare, Team Rocket Returns #15/109) changes hands at roughly $85.08, 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 $85.08, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $134.99. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $85.08, Lightly Played $420.00, Moderately Played $214.89, Heavily Played $201.32, Damaged $134.99 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Dark Dragonite is valued near $13,000 — about 153x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Dark Dragonite: 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 sits around $13,000 — roughly 153x 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 $2,851, CGC 10 $1,352, CGC 9.5 $2,500 — 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 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 2 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $900.00 | $900.00 | $900.00 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 6 5 | $285.00 | $285.00 | $285.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $732.22 | $732.22 | $732.22 | 4 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $810.00 | $810.00 | $810.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $1,352 | $1,352 | $1,352 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 4 5 | $399.00 | $399.00 | $399.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $471.00 | $471.00 | $471.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $650.00 | $650.00 | $650.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $760.00 | $760.00 | $760.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $999.00 | $999.00 | $999.00 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $13,000 | $13,000 | $13,000 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 2 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 3 5 | $5,500 | $5,500 | $5,500 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $202.50 | $202.50 | $202.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $215.50 | $215.50 | $215.50 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $530.00 | $530.00 | $530.00 | 13 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $850.00 | $850.00 | $850.00 | 14 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $920.00 | $920.00 | $920.00 | 24 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $2,851 | $2,851 | $2,851 | 25 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $134.99 | $134.99 | $134.99 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $201.32 | $201.32 | $201.32 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $420.00 | $420.00 | $420.00 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $214.89 | $215.00 | $215.00 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $85.08 | $85.08 | $85.08 | 42 |
Collector Outlook for Dark Dragonite
Dark Dragonite 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 on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
