Dragonair 18/102

Name: Dragonair #18 - Base | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: base1-18
Price: 17.95 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Base Set Released: Jan 9, 1999

Pokémon

Colorless Type Rare Pull Rate: 1 in 24 packs (4.2%) Evolves From: Dratini Evolves To: Dragonite

Raw Prices

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unlimited

Found in Booster Packs

17.95 $0.48 (2.75%)

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unlimited Shadowless

Found in Booster Packs

51.18 $2.43 (4.98%)

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first Edition Shadowless

Found in Booster Packs

181.00

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	443.91	49.15%	x25
PSA9	145.71	60.65%	x8.1
PSA8.5	16.00	—	x0.9
PSA8	52.40	8.04%	x2.9
PSA7	31.00	—	x1.7

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	1,034.47	—	x20
PSA9	189.11	0.87%	x3.7
PSA8.5	25.00	—	x0.5
PSA8	71.99	—	x1.4
PSA7	60.63	—	x1.2

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	1,037.82	54.72%	x5.7
PSA9	660.00	—	x3.6
PSA8.5	174.00	—	x1.0
PSA8	316.93	7.05%	x1.8
PSA7	287.64	36.41%	x1.6

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
312
12.73%
$443.91
PSA 9 Mint
763
31.13%
$145.71
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
533
21.75%
$52.40
PSA 7 Near Mint
326
13.30%
$31.00
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
243
9.91%
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PSA 5 Excellent
158
6.45%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
70
2.86%
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PSA 3 Very Good
16
0.65%
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PSA 2 Good
15
0.61%
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PSA 1 Poor
10
0.41%
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Is Dragonair 18/102 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $17.95 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $52.82

$17.95

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

$31

PSA 7 −$18.98

$52.40

PSA 8 −$0.36

$145.71

PSA 9 +$80.82

$443.91

PSA 10 +$340.25

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $17.95 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

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About Dragonair

A mystical Pokémon that exudes a gentle aura. Has the ability to change climate conditions.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Dragonair
National Pokédex #[148]
Card Number 18/102
Card RarityRare
IllustratorMitsuhiro Arita
Release Date09/01/1999
SeriesBase
Expansion Base Set
Evolves From
Dratini
Evolves To
Dragonite
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Colorless
Health Points80 HP
Resistance Psychic -30
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Attacks

Slam30×
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads.
Hyper Beam20
If the Defending Pokémon has any Energy cards attached to it, choose 1 of them and discard it.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Dragonair emerging gracefully from shimmering waters beneath a vibrant, colorful sky, its serene presence blending ethereal light with gentle ripples, embodying a mystical, tranquil aura in a dreamlike landscape.

Playability Overview

Dragonair offers decent utility with its Hyper Beam to disrupt energy attachments, but its reliance on coin flips for high damage and moderate HP limit its effectiveness in competitive play.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Serene SkiesPlace this Dragonair in the top section of a sky-themed page. Its elegant design and soft colors make it a perfect centerpiece, surrounded by other dragon or water-type Pokémon that evoke a sense of calm and tranquility, like Gyarados or Lapras.Additional Binder Suggestions: Sky / Tranquil / Soft Blue / Dragon Realm / Water Wonders

Dragonair 18/102