Dragonair #181 Value

Name: Dragonair #181 — 151
Brand: Pokémon

151 · Card 181/207 · Illustration rare · 2023

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.

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Market value & price

Raw / Ungraded

$45

Grade 9

$51

PSA 10

$275

PSA 10 is 6.1× the raw price16,088 graded worldwideonly 5,075 in PSA 10

Value by grade

Where it drops

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Found in packs: Pack 1 · Pokémon Starter Pack · Elite Pokémon Gacha Pack · explorer · Pokemon Mini Pack …

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PriceCharting history ↗eBay sold listings ↗PSA price guide ↗

Dragonair price history

Ungraded value is $45, up 140% over the past year, with an all-time high of $47 in May 2026.

Market value over time by grade. Hover for any month; tap a grade to toggle its line.

Dragonair price at every grade

The market value at each PSA grade, with how many exist (population). 16,088 graded copies exist — only 5,075 are PSA 10.

Grade	Value	Population	PSA / CGC
Raw / Ungraded	$45	—	—
PSA 10 (Gem Mint)	$275	5,075	4,611 / 464
Grade 9	$51	8,617	8,186 / 431
Grade 8	$41	2,021	1,898 / 123
Grade 7	$39	274	257 / 17
Grade 6	$31	65	61 / 4
Grade 5	$13	22	22 / –
Grade 4	$11	10	10 / –
Grade 3	$9.00	2	2 / –
Grade 2	$8.00	2	2 / –
Grade 1	–	–	– / –

Prices & population from PriceCharting. Grade values are PSA-based; population is split by grading company (PSA / CGC).

Card details

Set: 151
Card number: 181 of 207
Rarity: Illustration rare
Type: Dragon
HP: 100
Stage: Stage1
Retreat cost: 2
Illustrator: rika
Released: 2023

Attacks

Beat20
Water
Aqua Slash90
Water · Lightning
During your next turn, this Pokémon can't attack.

Dragonair — collector's take

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 it?

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 to pull it

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.