# Dragonite ex #159/197

The Dragonite ex (#159/197, SV03: Obsidian Flames, 2023) is a double rare Pokémon card. Across 3 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 7.2/10 grade (NM), with 67% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $1.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/dragonite-ex-sv03-obsidian-flames-159-197-special-art-rare

## Card details

- Set: SV03: Obsidian Flames
- Number: #159/197
- Year: 2023
- Game: Pokémon
- Rarity: Double Rare
- Variant: Special Art Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Aug 11, 2023
- Set size: 238 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $1
- Source: justtcg
- 3-month change: +262.2%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 3
- Average overall grade: 7.2 / 10
- Average corners: 7.0
- Average edges: 7.7
- Average surface: 8.7
- Average centering: 8.7
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 67%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 67% | $2 |
| 6 & below | 33% | $2 |

### Most common condition issues

- Bent (Front): 33% of scans
- Clean (Front): 33% of scans
- Center (Front): 33% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Dragonite ex carries a market value of $1. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $2, about 3.2× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Dragonite ex worth?

A raw (ungraded) Dragonite ex from SV03: Obsidian Flames currently carries a market value of about $1. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

### What grade do most Dragonite ex cards get?

Across 3 community scans on ZeroPop, the Dragonite ex averages a 7.2/10 overall grade. 67% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 7.0, edges 7.7, surface 8.7, centering 8.7.

### What are the most common defects on a Dragonite ex?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Dragonite ex cards are Bent (Front) (33% of scans), Clean (Front) (33% of scans), Center (Front) (33% of scans).

### Is the Dragonite ex worth grading?

Whether the Dragonite ex is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app