Dratini
Team Rocket Returns · 53/109 · Common
Current Prices
Nummer
53/109
Seltenheit
Common
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
82
Last Updated
Mar 21, 2026
About Dratini
Dratini is a Common card that is widely available in the secondary market, numbered 53/109 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. 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 Team Rocket Returns is $6.62 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $6.20 to a high of $6.20. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $22.50 — approximately 3.4x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $18.50. Over the past 30 days, Dratini has increased in value by +17.2%, indicating growing demand among collectors. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 82 recorded sales providing reliable pricing data.
Grading Dratini
Professional grading is available for Dratini and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: CGC 10, CGC 8 5, CGC 9, CGC 9 5, PSA 10, PSA 8, PSA 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, DAMAGED, HEAVILY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $8.12 | $4.20 | $4.20 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $40.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 | 13 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $20.88 | $20.88 | $20.88 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $22.50 | $79.29 | $79.29 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.74 | $2.62 | $2.62 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $6.62 | $6.20 | $6.20 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $2.36 | $2.13 | $2.13 | 0 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $6.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 | 5 |
| ebay | DAMAGED | $3.66 | N/A | N/A | — |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.58 | $3.00 | $3.00 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.45 | $2.10 | $2.10 | 0 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $14.05 | $14.05 | $14.05 | 3 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.99 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $18.50 | $34.58 | $34.58 | 17 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $21.59 | $21.59 | $21.59 | 1 |
Is Dratini a Good Investment?
As a common card, Dratini's individual collectible value is modest, though complete sets including all commons can be valuable. The upward price trend suggests increasing demand. However, short-term price movements do not always indicate long-term direction. 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.
