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Dratini 26/102

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Set: Base Set Released: Jan 9, 1999

Pokémon: Dratini

Colorless Type Uncommon Illustrator: Ken Sugimori Pull Rate:1 in 10.7 packs (9.3%) Evolves To: Dragonair

Raw Prices

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unlimited

Found in Booster Packs

3.01 $0.01 (0.33%)

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unlimited Shadowless

Found in Booster Packs

14.17 $0.94 (7.11%)

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first Edition Shadowless

Found in Booster Packs

85.78 $7.24 (9.22%)

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unlimited Fourth Print

Other / Niche Variant

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Dratini 26/102 Graded Prices

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	251.52	8.10%	x84
PSA9	54.95	17.29%	x18
PSA8	45.54	14.83%	x15
PSA7	18.26	—	x6.1

Dratini 26/102 Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
419
19.43%
$251.52
PSA 9 Mint
845
39.19%
$54.95
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
466
21.61%
$45.54
PSA 7 Near Mint
195
9.04%
$18.26
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
141
6.54%
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PSA 5 Excellent
54
2.50%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
21
0.97%
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PSA 3 Very Good
6
0.28%
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PSA 2 Good
5
0.23%
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PSA 1 Poor
3
0.14%
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Is Dratini 26/102 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $3.01 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $35.64

$3.01

Raw

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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 —

$18.26

PSA 7 −$15.12

$45.54

PSA 8 +$8.61

$54.95

PSA 9 +$16.80

$251.52

PSA 10 +$187.81

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $3.01 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.

Dratini 26/102 Population Report

About Dratini

Long considered a mythical Pokémon until recently, when a small colony was found living underwater.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Dratini
TypeColorless
National Pokédex #[147]
Card Number 26/102
Card RarityUncommon
Pull Rate1 in 10.7 packs (9.3%)
IllustratorKen Sugimori
LanguageEnglish
Release Date09/01/1999
SeriesBase
Expansion Base Set
Evolves To
Dragonair
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Colorless
Health Points40 HP
Resistance Psychic -30
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Pound10

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Dratini gracefully emerging from tranquil waters as the sun sets, illuminating the sky with warm hues and casting reflections that enhance the serene, mystical atmosphere surrounding the dragon Pokémon.

Playability Overview

Dratini's low HP and minimal damage output limit its playability, making it more suitable as an early-stage Pokémon rather than a competitive battle option.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Serene WatersPlace this Dratini in the center of a water-themed page. Its gentle design and tranquil background make it a great anchor card. Surround it with other Water types and Pokémon that evoke calmness, like Vaporeon or Lapras, to create a peaceful vibe.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ocean / Calm / Light Blue / Mythical Creatures / Underwater Haven

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Dratini #26/102 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Dratini #26/102 from Base Set — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Dratini #26/102 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Dratini has moved up 0.3% to $3.01. PSA 10 copies are up 8.1% over the same period.

What are the odds of pulling Dratini #26/102?

Dratini #26/102 appears roughly 1 in 10.7 packs, which works out at 9.3% per pack. That makes it one of the harder cards to pull from Base Set.

How rare is Dratini #26/102?

Dratini #26/102 is a Uncommon, one of the higher rarity tiers in Base Set.

Is Dratini #26/102 worth grading?

At $3.01 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $251.52, giving a net return of +$187.81 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns +$16.80 and PSA 8 returns +$8.61, so PSA 8, 9 and 10 can all return a profit on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Dratini #26/102 exist?

PSA have graded 2,156 copies of Dratini #26/102, of which 419 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 19.4%, or roughly 1 in 5.1 graded copies.

Is Dratini #26/102 hard to get in gem mint?

No. At a 19.4% gem rate, Dratini grades better than the Base Set average by 1.7 points. Most submitted copies come back clean.

Who illustrated Dratini #26/102?

Dratini #26/102 was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, who has illustrated 2072 Pokémon cards in total.

When was Dratini #26/102 released?

Dratini #26/102 was released on 9 January 1999 as part of Base Set. It belongs to the Vintage era and features a Generation 1 Pokémon from the Kanto region.

Dratini 26/102