Dragonite-EX · XY Evolutions, what to know.
About the Dragonite-EX card
Numbered 72 of 113 in XY Evolutions, released in November 2016, Dragonite-EX is a Rare Holo EX, 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 Ayaka Yoshida.
What is Dragonite-EX worth?
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.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Dragonite-EX before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
Expect the holo window to set the grade on Dragonite-EX. Print misregistration and fine scratches in the colorless foil are the usual reasons a copy lands at a 9, and edge whitening against the frame is the next thing a grader notes.
If you are collecting Dragonite-EX
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.
