Pokemon card values › Base Set › Dragonair #BS 18

Set	Base Set
Card number	BS 18
Rarity	rare
Artist	Mitsuhiro Arita
Released	Jan 1999

Dragonair #BS 18 Value (Base Set)

$30.37 raw near mint

Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Oct 5, 2026.

How much is Dragonair #BS 18 worth? As of Oct 5, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $30.37, the Cardmarket low is €27.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

Dragonair BS 18 is a rare non-holo from the 1999 Base Set with artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita. It sits near the lower mid-range in set value and is commonly found at an affordable price.

Current prices

Source	Price
TCGplayer market price (USD)	$0.00
Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR)	€27.00
Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR)	€12.99
Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR)	€14.71
Cardmarket listings available	784

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Dragonair #BS 18: rarity, grading and trend

Dragonair #BS 18 is a rare card from Base Set, the Base era (1999). It ranks as number 109 by price out of 307 cards in the set. The illustration is by Mitsuhiro Arita.

Is it worth grading? Surface wear and corner condition influence grading significantly, but the absence of a holo finish typically results in lower grade premiums.

Dragonair price history

Jul 11, 2026Low $0.00 · High $43.87Oct 5, 2026

Month	Avg Cardmarket low	Avg TCGplayer market
Oct 2026	€27.00	$0.00
Sep 2026	€22.24	$0.00
Aug 2026	€27.88	$0.00
Jul 2026	€37.00	-

Dragonair appeals to collectors of Arita art and those who want a complete evolution line within the Base Set without spending on holo cards.

Frequently asked questions

What is Dragonair #BS 18 worth on Oct 5, 2026?

As of Oct 5, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $30.37, the Cardmarket low is €27.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

Is Dragonair #BS 18 rare?

Dragonair #BS 18 is printed at rare rarity and ranks number 109 by price among the 307 cards in Base Set. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.

How do I check which printing of Dragonair I have?

Look at the set symbol and the card number (BS 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.