Dragonair #181 value & price
Reviewed by Mumbles · Updated 5 Sept 2026Related Dragonair & chase cards
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Dragonair has always been one of those in-between Pokemon that collectors have a soft spot for, not quite the flashy final evolution but full of charm, and this illustration rare version from Scarlet & Violet 151 leans into that with rika's artwork making the card feel genuinely special. Released in 2023, it's become a nice little benchmark for what a modern illustration rare can be worth, and if you're checking the Dragonair value right now, the short answer is it sits at $45 raw. That's the number most people land on this page looking for, so let's get into what actually drives it.
Price history
InteractiveRaw value is $44, up 90% over the past year, with an all-time high of $47 in May 2026.
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Dragonair price at every grade
Market value at each grade, with how many exist (population). 16,161 graded, only 5,108 are PSA 10.
| Grade | Value | Population | PSA / CGC |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 (Gem Mint) | $251 | 5,108 | 4,611 / 497 |
| PSA 9 | $49 | 8,648 | 8,186 / 462 |
| PSA 8 | $36 | 2,029 | 1,898 / 131 |
| PSA 7 | $29 | 275 | 257 / 18 |
| PSA 6 | $23 | 65 | 61 / 4 |
| PSA 5 | $13 | 22 | 22 / - |
| PSA 4 | $11 | 10 | 10 / - |
| PSA 3 | $9.00 | 2 | 2 / - |
| PSA 2 | $8.00 | 2 | 2 / - |
| PSA 1 | - | - | - / - |
| Raw / Ungraded | $44 | - | - |
Prices & population from PriceCharting. Value shown is the PSA-grade market price; population is split by grading company (PSA / CGC).
Card details
- Card number
- 181 of 207
- Rarity
- Illustration rare
- Type
- Dragon
- HP
- 100
- Stage
- Stage1
- Retreat cost
- 2
- Illustrator
- rika
- Released
- 2023
Attacks
- Beat20Water
- Aqua Slash90Water · Lightning
During your next turn, this Pokémon can't attack.
Where to pull Dragonair
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The collector's take on Dragonair
Is Dragonair worth grading?
So is Dragonair worth grading? Here's the honest math: a raw copy sits at $45, a Grade 9 nudges up to $51, but a PSA 10 jumps all the way to $275, which works out to about 6.1 times the raw price. That's a real gap, and it's tempting. But gem mint is genuinely hard to hit, centering and edge wear on illustration rares can be unforgiving, and grading fees plus turnaround time and shipping risk all eat into that potential upside. If you've got a copy that looks flawless under a loupe, it might be worth the gamble. If it's got soft corners or a slightly off-center print, you may be better off enjoying it raw or selling it as is rather than paying to find out.
How rare is Dragonair?
Right now there are 16,088 graded copies of Dragonair out there, and of those, 5,075 have earned a PSA 10. That means gem mint copies make up a meaningful chunk of the graded population, which tells you two things: a lot of people have submitted this card, and pulling off a true PSA 10 isn't as rare an achievement as it might feel when you're holding one. Still, with over sixteen thousand graded and roughly a third of those hitting the top grade, the population numbers explain why PSA 10 pricing sits where it does, scarce enough to matter, common enough to stay grounded.
Where can you pull Dragonair?
This is where PackSpy's own data comes in handy, because we track real pulls across pack sites, not just price guides. Dragonair has been pulled 114 times across platforms we monitor, including courtyard, collector-crypt, mnstr, lastpack, tilt-rips, and packs, and it's shown up in products like the Pokémon Starter Pack, Elite Pokémon Gacha Pack, Pack 1, explorer, and the Pokemon Mini Pack. The biggest recorded pull tied to this card hit $4,988, which is a reminder that pack opening can occasionally pay off big, but it's still gambling, and most rips don't come close to that number. If you're chasing Dragonair specifically, keep an eye on those product names, but go in knowing the odds favor the house more often than not.
Questions people ask
How much is Dragonair worth?+
A raw or ungraded Dragonair from Scarlet & Violet 151 is worth $45 right now. Grade it and a Grade 9 brings $51, while a PSA 10 climbs to $275, so condition makes a real difference here.
Is Dragonair worth grading?+
It can be, since a PSA 10 sells for about 6.1 times the raw price of $45, landing at $275. But gem mint copies aren't guaranteed, and grading costs and risk mean it's worth being honest with yourself about the card's condition before you send it in.
What set is Dragonair from?+
Dragonair #181 is from the Scarlet & Violet 151 set, released in 2023. It's an illustration rare featuring artwork by rika, which is part of why collectors love it.
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