Dragonite-EX

Numbered 106 of 113 in XY Evolutions, released in November 2016, Dragonite-EX is a Rare Ultra, a Basic Colorless-type carrying 180 HP.

As a Basic Pokémon, Dragonite-EX needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.

Illustrated by Ryo Ueda.

Dragonite-EX is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds XY Evolutions's value. The rarity tier decides most of it, since the same card prints at several tiers with very different prices. In top-grade 1st Edition, XY Evolutions holos range from the mid hundreds for the lesser cards up to the set's marquee chase; raw and Unlimited copies trade for a fraction of that. The live market price above shows the current figure by grade.

Confirm the print and finish on Dragonite-EX before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.

For graded buyers, the holo window on Dragonite-EX is where most points are won or lost. Surface scratches and foil misregistration are common on these cards, and centering was inconsistent enough that clean PSA 10s stay scarce. Read the colorless foil at a 45-degree angle under strong light before committing.

For Dragonite-EX, variant comes before condition. Confirm the exact rarity tier on the Dragonite-EX, since the spread between tiers is wide. Demand a clear photo of the Dragonite-EX holo for any raw purchase.