Dratini
Base Set · 26 · Uncommon
Current Prices
Set
Base SetNumber
26
Rarity
Uncommon
Variant
Normal
Market
Europe (CardMarket)
Sales Recorded
1,110
Last Updated
Mar 21, 2026
About Dratini
Dratini is an Uncommon card with moderate availability among collectors, numbered 26 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. Pricing for this card is based on the European CardMarket marketplace. This card sits in the budget-friendly range, making it accessible for most collectors looking to add it to their binder.
Dratini Price Analysis
The current market price for Dratini from Base Set is $4.84 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $1.00 to a high of $89.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $200.00 — approximately 41.3x the ungraded market price. Over the past 30 days, Dratini has increased in value by +87.7%, indicating growing demand among collectors. With a high volume of recorded sales (1,110+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Dratini
Professional grading is available for Dratini and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: AOG 8, CGC 9, PCA 7, PCA 8, PCA 9 5, PGS 8, PGS 8 5, PSA 10. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: MINT, NEAR MINT. For cards in this price range, grading makes sense primarily if the card is in near-mint condition and you plan to hold it long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cardmarket unsold | PCA 8 | $59.00 | $58.00 | $59.99 | 12 |
| cardmarket unsold | PCA 7 | $54.50 | $54.00 | $54.99 | 16 |
| cardmarket | AGGREGATED | $4.84 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 10 | $200.00 | $135.00 | $200.00 | 15 |
| cardmarket unsold | MINT | $3.00 | $2.99 | $90.00 | 85 |
| cardmarket unsold | NEAR MINT | $7.00 | $1.00 | $89.00 | 905 |
| cardmarket unsold | AOG 8 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 8 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 9 | $36.90 | $36.90 | $36.90 | 7 |
| cardmarket unsold | PCA 9 5 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | 8 |
| cardmarket unsold | PGS 8 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 7 |
| cardmarket unsold | PGS 8 5 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 5 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 8 | $24.95 | $24.95 | $24.95 | 7 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 9 | $39.98 | $39.98 | $95.00 | 13 |
Is Dratini a Good Investment?
Uncommon cards like Dratini typically hold steady value as part of complete set collections rather than as standalone investment pieces. The upward price trend suggests increasing demand. However, short-term price movements do not always indicate long-term direction. High trading volume makes this card relatively liquid, meaning it can be bought or sold quickly at market price. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
