# Dratini #026/102

The Dratini (#026/102, Base Set, 1999) is a uncommon Pokemon card. Across 6 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 7.3/10 grade (NM), with 17% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/dratini-base-set-026-102

## Card details

- Set: Base Set
- Number: #026/102
- Year: 1999
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Uncommon
- Printing: Normal
- Set released: Jan 9, 1999
- Set size: 102 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $3
- 4-month change: +233.3%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 6
- Average overall grade: 7.3 / 10
- Average corners: 7.7
- Average edges: 8.0
- Average surface: 7.8
- Average centering: 8.8
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 17%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 17% | $3 |
| 9 | 17% | $3 |
| 8 | 17% | $4 |
| 7 | 17% | $4 |
| 6 & below | 33% | $3 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening(Back): 33% of scans
- Rounded(Front): 17% of scans
- Center Left(Front): 17% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Dratini carries a market value of $3. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $3, about 0.9× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Dratini worth?

The Dratini from Base Set has a live raw market value that moves with recent sales, and graded copies sell for more. Create a free ZeroPop account and start a 3-day Pro trial to see its current value, full price history, and the estimated price at every grade.

### What grade do most Dratini cards get?

Across 6 community scans on ZeroPop, the Dratini averages a 7.3/10 overall grade. 17% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 7.7, edges 8.0, surface 7.8, centering 8.8.

### What are the most common defects on a Dratini?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Dratini cards are Whitening(Back) (33% of scans), Rounded(Front) (17% of scans), Center Left(Front) (17% of scans).

### Is the Dratini worth grading?

Whether the Dratini 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