Dratini Base Set 2 #38
Dratini is a Uncommon Pokémon card from Base Set 2 (#38), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It's a Basic Colorless-type Pokémon with 40 HP. Its current blended market value is $1.21 ungraded. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 2 July 2026.
Competitive play · Limitless
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 9 | $23$8–$33 | |
| PSA 8 | $20$6–$24 | |
| PSA 5 | $8$7–$8 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
Real completed hammer prices from Fanatics Collect weekly and premier auctions, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$70.22 grading fee → 18.9× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 9 | $22.87 | $70.22 | −$49 | 18.9× |
| PSA 8 | $19.54 | $70.19 | −$52 | 16.1× |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Real outcome depends on the grade achieved; PSA 10 is best-case.
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Where to buy
Cross-market prices
48% spreadCurrently 48% cheaper on Cardmarket than PriceCharting. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
🇪🇺 Cardmarket price · Europe
17% cheaper than the USCard text
“Long considered a mythical Pokémon until recently, when a small colony was found living underwater.”
About the Pokémon
Long considered a mythical POKéMON until recently when a small colony was found living underwater.
Card details
Other Dratini cards
There are 9 different Dratini printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Base Set 2 #38 (Uncommon).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Dratini (Base Set 2 #38) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Dratini from Base Set 2 is worth approximately $1.21 ungraded (near-mint). Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
Is Dratini rare?
Dratini is a Uncommon card from Base Set 2 (card #38), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. Its current blended market value is $1.21 ungraded.