Dratini
Base Set 2 · 038/130 · Uncommon
Current Prices
Set
Base Set 2Numara
038/130
Nadirlik
Uncommon
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
839
Last Updated
Mar 3, 2026
About Dratini
Dratini is an Uncommon card with moderate availability among collectors, numbered 038/130 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. At its current price point, this card is an affordable pickup for set completionists and casual collectors.
Dratini Price Analysis
The current market price for Dratini from Base Set 2 is $0.98 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.75 to a high of $1.10. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $63.00 — approximately 64.3x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $4.25. The price has remained relatively stable over the last 30 days with a -3.9% change. With a high volume of recorded sales (839+), 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: BGS 8 5, CGC 10, CGC 5, CGC 7 5, CGC 8 5, CGC 9, PSA 10, PSA 2. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.62 | $4.08 | $4.08 | 10 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $44.00 | $44.00 | $44.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 5 | $3.97 | $3.97 | $3.97 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $7.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $63.00 | $38.69 | $38.69 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $6.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $13.50 | $24.00 | $24.00 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.26 | $0.27 | $0.27 | 53 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.58 | $0.55 | $1.52 | 138 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.76 | $0.20 | $1.71 | 312 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.42 | $0.35 | $0.39 | 60 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.98 | $0.75 | $1.10 | 213 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $3.97 | $3.97 | $6.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $16.00 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 2 | $13.50 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $4.25 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $15.99 | $15.99 | $15.99 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $6.73 | $2.59 | $2.59 | 8 |
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. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. 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.
