Dragonair [1st Edition] Value Guide 2026: Pricing & Trends

About Dragonair [1st Edition]

Dragonair is a Rare Pokémon card, numbered 18/102, from the Pokémon Base Set [4]. This iconic card was released in 1999 [4]. Illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita [4], this card is highly sought after by collectors due to its status as a key piece of the original Base Set era. Players and collectors value it for its historical significance within the TCG community [1].

What it's worth right now

Based on recent sales data, the real sold-comp value for the used Dragonair [1st Edition] is $125. The new or sealed equivalent value is significantly higher at $5179.85. Currently, the median asking price across 20 live listings on eBay sits at $209.99. This median asking price has shown a positive trend, moving up by 5% month-over-month. It is worth noting that new/sealed trades are valued at approximately 41.4x the used value.

What drives the price

The value of the Dragonair [1st Edition] is heavily influenced by condition and completeness. Graded copies, such as those receiving a PSA 7, have sold for $240, while ungraded examples show a wider range, with some listed as low as $39.99 or as high as $149.99. Condition is paramount; for instance, a PSA 7 copy is valued differently than an ungraded version. Furthermore, the specific printings and language variants, such as the Italian or French versions, can affect the asking price, though the core 1st Edition status remains the primary driver of demand.

Buying and selling it

When deciding whether to buy or sell, it is important to compare current asks against sold comparables. If the current asking median is significantly higher than recent sold comps, waiting may be advisable. For sellers, listing tips should focus on accurately grading and describing the card's condition to attract the right buyer. To see the full sold-comp history for this card, visit our full sold-comp history.

To see the latest prices and current listings for the Dragonair [1st Edition] #18, check the live listings below.