# Dragonite ex #159/197

The Dragonite ex (#159/197, SV03: Obsidian Flames, 2023) is a double rare Pokemon card. Across 4 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 7.6/10 grade (NM), with 50% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $3.

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: Pokemon
- Rarity: Double Rare
- Variant: Special Art Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Aug 11, 2023
- Set size: 238 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $3
- 4-month change: +337.8%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 4
- Average overall grade: 7.6 / 10
- Average corners: 7.5
- Average edges: 8.0
- Average surface: 8.8
- Average centering: 8.6
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 50%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 50% | $2 |
| 9 | 25% | $3 |
| 6 & below | 25% | $2 |

### Most common condition issues

- Bent (Front): 25% of scans
- Clean (Front): 25% of scans
- Center (Front): 25% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Dragonite ex carries a market value of $3. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $2, about 0.7× 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 $3. 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 4 community scans on ZeroPop, the Dragonite ex averages a 7.6/10 overall grade. 50% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 7.5, edges 8.0, surface 8.8, centering 8.6.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Dragonite ex cards are Bent (Front) (25% of scans), Clean (Front) (25% of scans), Center (Front) (25% 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