# Dragonair #018/102

The Dragonair (#018/102, Base Set) is a rare Pokemon card. Across 5 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.4/10 grade (NM-MT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/pokemon-base-set-dragonair-rare

## Card details

- Set: Base Set
- Number: #018/102
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Rare
- Printing: Normal
- Set released: Jan 9, 1999
- Set size: 102 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $17
- 1-year change: +22.8%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 5
- Average overall grade: 8.4 / 10
- Average corners: 8.2
- Average edges: 8.6
- Average surface: 8.6
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 9.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9 | 60% | $16 |
| 8 | 40% | $17 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening (Front): 40% of scans
- Whitening(Back): 20% of scans
- Fuzzy (Front): 20% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Dragonair carries a market value of $17. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $16, about 0.9× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Dragonair worth?

The Dragonair 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 Dragonair cards get?

Across 5 community scans on ZeroPop, the Dragonair averages a 8.4/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.2, edges 8.6, surface 8.6, centering 9.0.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Dragonair cards are Whitening (Front) (40% of scans), Whitening(Back) (20% of scans), Fuzzy (Front) (20% of scans).

### Is the Dragonair worth grading?

Whether the Dragonair 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