Dragonite
SM Base Set · 96/149 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Zestaw
SM Base SetNumer
96/149
Rzadkość
Holo Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
757
Last Updated
Mar 14, 2026
About Dragonite
Dragonite is a holographic rare card and one of the notable pulls from SM Base Set, numbered 96/149 in the expansion. This is the Reverse_Holofoil variant. At its current price point, this card is an affordable pickup for set completionists and casual collectors.
Dragonite Price Analysis
The current market price for Dragonite from SM Base Set is $1.40 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.94 to a high of $1.49. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $70.00 — approximately 50.0x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $24.99. Over the past 30 days, Dragonite has increased in value by +5.3%, indicating growing demand among collectors. With a high volume of recorded sales (757+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Dragonite
Professional grading is available for Dragonite and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: CGC 8, CGC 8 5, PSA 10, PSA 6, PSA 7, PSA 8, PSA 9, SGC 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, DAMAGED, HEAVILY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED. At this price point, grading is generally not cost-effective as the grading fee may exceed the card's ungraded value. Consider grading only for sentimental or personal collection purposes.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.81 | $0.52 | $0.52 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.72 | $0.76 | $0.76 | 40 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $6.75 | $6.76 | $6.76 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $19.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.95 | $3.95 | $3.95 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $13.61 | $13.61 | $13.61 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $70.00 | $102.50 | $102.50 | 19 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $7.57 | $7.57 | $7.57 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $20.50 | $17.99 | $17.99 | 7 |
| ebay | SGC 9 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.40 | $0.94 | $1.49 | 450 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.31 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 181 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.99 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $4.99 | $4.25 | $4.25 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $24.99 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 28 |
Is Dragonite a Good Investment?
Holographic rares like Dragonite are among the most collected card types. They balance accessibility with genuine collectible appeal. 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.
