Dragonair · Scarlet & Violet 151, what to know.
About the Dragonair card
Numbered 181 of 207 in Scarlet & Violet 151, released in September 2023, Dragonair is an Illustration Rare, a Stage 1 Dragon-type carrying 100 HP.
It evolves from Dratini, so Dragonair is a later-stage card that set-builders usually slot into a full evolution run rather than buy alone.
Illustrated by rika.
Dragonair carries this Pokédex flavor text: "They say that if it emits an aura from its whole body, the weather will begin to change instantly."
About Dragonair in the Pokémon world
The middle Dratini stage. Long serpentine body with crystal orbs. Base Set Uncommon. Quietly beautiful art makes it a fan favorite.
What is Dragonair worth?
Dragonair is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Scarlet & Violet 151's value. The rarity tier decides most of it, since the same card prints at several tiers with very different prices. In top-grade 1st Edition, Scarlet & Violet 151 holos range from the mid hundreds for the lesser cards up to the set's marquee chase; raw and Unlimited copies trade for a fraction of that. The live market price above shows the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Dragonair before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
Grading Dragonair comes down to the holo surface and the borders. The era's foil scratches easily, so even a pack-fresh Dragonair can drop from a 10 to a 9 on a single hairline. Inspect the window at an angle and the corners against the frame.
If you are collecting Dragonair
When you go to buy Dragonair, settle three things in order: the print variant, the condition, and a comp for that exact combination. A blended average across variants will mislead you on Dragonair, so price the specific copy in front of you.
