| Set | Base Set |
| Card number | 18 |
| Rarity | rare |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 80 |
| Artist | Mitsuhiro Arita |
| Released | Jan 1999 |
Dragonair #18 Value (Base Set)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Oct 5, 2026.
Dragonair appears as a rare, non-holo card in Base Set 1999 with artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita. This card stands out due to its consistent demand and fairly high rank among the complete set's hundreds of entries.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $16.03 |
| TCGplayer mid price (USD) | $7.93 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €59.84 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €76.31 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 10 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $338.98 |
Buy / compare: TCGplayer · eBay · eBay sold · Cardmarket
Similar artwork appears on other printings, so check yours with a Pokémon card scanner before trusting the price.
Why Dragonair #18 is priced where it is
Dragonair #18 is a rare Pokémon card from Base Set, the Base era (1999). A PSA 10 sells for about 21x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Over the last 30 days the price rose +4.2%, from $15.38 to $16.03. The illustration is by Mitsuhiro Arita.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 9 | $66.06 | 1 |
| CGC | 10 | $199.99 | 5 |
| CGC | 9 | $45.00 | 5 |
| CGC | 8 | $29.07 | 5 |
| CGC | 7 | $147.50 | 1 |
| PSA | 10 | $338.98 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $223.02 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $260.18 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $56.19 | 5 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Dragonair price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | - | $16.03 |
| Sep 2026 | - | $15.95 |
| Aug 2026 | €500.00 | $15.17 |
| Jul 2026 | €464.29 | $14.60 |
| Jun 2026 | €50.00 | $11.35 |
| May 2026 | €250.00 | $11.35 |
| Apr 2026 | €115.00 | $11.35 |
| Mar 2026 | €70.00 | $11.59 |
| Feb 2026 | €50.00 | $11.79 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dragonair #18 worth on Oct 5, 2026?
As of Oct 5, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $16.03, a PSA 10 sells for around $338.98 on eBay. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Dragonair #18 worth?
As of Oct 5, 2026, a PSA 10 Dragonair #18 sells for about $338.98 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $16.03 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Dragonair #18 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it rose +4.2% to about $16.03. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
Is Dragonair #18 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 21.1x raw ($322.95 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.
How do I check which printing of Dragonair I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (18) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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