What is the starting price for an ungraded Dragonair [1st Edition] #18?

An ungraded copy of Dragonair [1st Edition] #18 from the Pokémon Base Set starts at $125.

How much is a PSA 10 graded copy worth?

A PSA 10 graded copy of this card is currently valued at $5180.

Is the value difference between ungraded and graded significant?

Yes, the difference is substantial; while ungraded starts at $125, a PSA 10 sells for $5180.

Dragonair [1st Edition] #18 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value

Pokémon Base Set

What the Dragonair [1st Edition] #18 card from Pokémon Base Set is worth — ungraded and graded (PSA 10).

Dragonair [1st Edition] #18 value — Ungraded $125 · Grade 9 $628 · PSA 10 $5,180. Prices updated July 2026.

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Value by grade

$125

Ungraded

5.0×

$628

Grade 9

41.4×

$5,180

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 41.4× raw.

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Which version do you have?

For the cheapest way to own Dragonair #18, grab the Standard version for $8. The 1st Edition ($125) and Shadowless ($33) versions offer significant premiums due to their early printings and scarcity. Collectors prioritizing investment or display should pay for the 1st Edition. Casual buyers simply wanting the card should stick to the Standard or 1999-2000 versions.

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1st Edition— this pageDragonair [1st Edition] #18 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$125$5,180eBay ↗

ShadowlessDragonair [Shadowless] #18 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$32.82$963.62eBay ↗

1999-2000Dragonair [1999-2000] #18 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$13.55$289.88eBay ↗

StandardDragonair #18 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$8$300eBay ↗

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PriceCharting — Dragonair [1st Edition] #18 (Pokémon Base Set)$125

Item details

Brand: Pokémon
Set: Pokémon Base Set
Game: Pokémon
Card number: #18
Release date: June 1, 1995

Dragonair [1st Edition] #18 (Pokémon Base Set) card value

An ungraded Dragonair [1st Edition] #18 from Pokémon Base Set averages around $125. A Grade 9 copy runs about $628, and a PSA 10 gem-mint commands $5180.

What drives the price

Centering, corners, edges, and surface decide a card's grade — and the grade decides the price. The jump from raw to PSA 10 can be 5–20×, so condition is everything. Holos, first editions, and shadowless prints carry the biggest premiums.

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$125	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$628	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$5,180	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for an ungraded Dragonair [1st Edition] #18?: An ungraded copy of Dragonair [1st Edition] #18 from the Pokémon Base Set starts at $125.
How much is a PSA 10 graded copy worth?: A PSA 10 graded copy of this card is currently valued at $5180.
Is the value difference between ungraded and graded significant?: Yes, the difference is substantial; while ungraded starts at $125, a PSA 10 sells for $5180.