Dragonair
Base Set (Shadowless) · 018/102 · Rare
Current Prices
Nummer
018/102
Seltenheit
Rare
Variant
1st_Edition
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
404
Last Updated
Mar 3, 2026
About Dragonair
Dragonair is a Rare card that stands out in the Base Set (Shadowless) set, numbered 018/102 in the expansion. This is the 1st_Edition variant. As a premium-valued card, Dragonair is worth protecting in a sleeve and top-loader at minimum — professional grading may further enhance its value.
Dragonair Price Analysis
The current market price for Dragonair from Base Set (Shadowless) is $415.00 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $415.00 to a high of $415.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $1,525 — approximately 3.7x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $606.60. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 404 recorded sales providing reliable pricing data.
Grading Dragonair
Professional grading is available for Dragonair and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: BGS 6, BGS 7 5, BGS 8 5, CGC 10, CGC 4 5, CGC 5, CGC 5 5, CGC 6. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: DAMAGED, LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, HEAVILY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED. At this value, professional grading is strongly recommended. A high grade can significantly increase the card's market value and provides authentication and protection.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $84.00 | $80.99 | $80.99 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $184.54 | $183.40 | $183.40 | 18 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $415.00 | $415.00 | $415.00 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $49.62 | $44.99 | $44.99 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $130.81 | $130.81 | $130.81 | 0 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $12.50 | $24.00 | $24.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $199.00 | $67.00 | $67.00 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $90.00 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $130.00 | $22.50 | $22.50 | 49 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $175.00 | $39.00 | $258.00 | 51 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $159.99 | $169.69 | $169.69 | 18 |
| ebay | BGS 6 | $5.51 | $5.51 | $5.51 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $384.04 | $250.00 | $250.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 5 | $24.98 | $24.98 | $24.98 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $115.00 | $115.00 | $115.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $375.00 | $249.00 | $249.00 | 45 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $606.60 | $650.00 | $650.00 | 52 |
| ebay | BGS 7 5 | $122.50 | $122.50 | $122.50 | 1 |
| ebay | DAMAGED | $90.59 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $74.99 | $129.78 | $129.78 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 4 5 | $60.60 | $60.60 | $60.60 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $173.50 | $173.50 | $173.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $105.19 | $105.19 | $105.19 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $82.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 32 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $147.50 | $147.50 | $147.50 | 3 |
| ebay | SGC 7 | $138.50 | $138.50 | $138.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $1,525 | $5,600 | $5,600 | 48 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $200.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $225.00 | $275.00 | $275.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $595.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $129.99 | $129.99 | $129.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $450.99 | $450.99 | $450.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $110.00 | $78.99 | $78.99 | 21 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $225.00 | $225.00 | $225.00 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $229.99 | $27.50 | $50.00 | 8 |
Is Dragonair a Good Investment?
Dragonair carries the Rare designation, placing it in the category of cards that collectors actively seek for set completion and moderate investment. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. 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.
