The Most Valuable Dragon Cards In The Pokemon TCG

Dragon-type Pokemon are some of the rarest and most powerful monsters in the Pokemon TCG. If you’re a fan of the main series of Pokemon video games, then you’re familiar with the concept of pseudo-legendaries and legendary Pokemon, which frequently are Dragon-type. Some of the mightiest Pokemon in the series, like Rayquaza, possess the fabled Dragon typing.

Similarly, these Pokemon hold a special place of honor in the Pokemon TCG, standing out as some of the most valuable cards from various valuable sets. Although modern cards are commanding more demand than even the most beloved vintage cards, the best Dragon-type cards include a variety of old and new designs to enjoy.

Cards are ordered according to their TCGPlayer Market Price, which is the average price you might pay for a copy of the cards below.

Given the age and rarity of some cards, only those with an established market price on TCGplayer are included.

However, sale prices differ depending on the card’s condition, so this market price is just a rough idea of the card’s value.

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Black Kyurem EX 145: Boundaries Crossed (Full Art) – $198.12

Crossing Into Uncharted Territory

The Black Kyurem EX full art from Boundaries Crossed sets a high point of entry for other Dragon-type cards to follow. This stunning card is an excellent example of the vibrant full art designs you’ll find across the XY era, with a spotlight on one of the generation’s best Pokemon.

This card’s price shifts heavily based on condition, with heavily played (HP) cards starting at around $45, followed by moderately played (MP) options fluctuating between the $60 to $70 range. Lightly played (LP) cards jump further up the totem pole, registering sales as high as $85, followed by near-mint (NM) cards collecting a premium, with sales up to the market price.

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Giratina VSTAR: Crown Zenith (Secret Rare) – $199.88

Ruling A Dark Dimension

There are dozens of gorgeous, valuable cards in Crown Zenith, but none can hold a candle to the value of its best chase card: the Giratina VSTAR secret rare.

It’s a bit difficult to fully appreciate this card through a screen, but it stands out in person.

This card experienced a significant jump in price toward the end of 2024 when most of the Pokemon TCG market launched into a new era of value. While previous highs in 2024 reached almost $140, this card’s current market price makes that valuation a thing of the past.

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Rayquaza: Dragons Exalted (Secret Rare) – $226.66

The Start Of A Dragon Dynasty

Speaking of the past, let’s turn back the clocks to a simpler time when Pokemon cards were affordable, and you didn’t have to compete against bots to snag a box of the new Pokemon release. Dragons Exalted is one of the best dragon-themed sets in the TCG and is home to multiple top-tier Rayquaza cards, like this shiny version.

This breathtaking shiny is hard to find in NM condition, but LP copies have soared into the $250 range, helping to increase the current market price. MP sales drop into the $125 range, followed by damaged cards still hanging on to sales in the $100+ range.

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Rayquaza EX 123: Dragons Exalted (Full Art) – $244.97

Rayquaza Tightens Its Grip

If you thought the previous Rayquaza was impressive, then brace yourself for the most valuable card in Dragons Exalted: another stunning Rayquaza. This full art stands out thanks to the vibrant green and reddish orange in the background, creating a visual tour de force to enjoy.

While MP cards can be found for $90 or so, LP copies jump into the $160 range, followed by NM copies earning a massive premium, typically selling for the market price. With clean copies becoming harder to come by, this card’s price should continue rising.

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M Charizard EX: Flashfire (Secret Rare) – $395.27

Finally, A Dragon Form

If you were waiting for a Charizard sighting, then your patience has paid off thanks to this incredibly expensive Dragon-type card from Flashfire. While its base typing doesn’t include Dragon, Mega Charizard X gained the Dragon typing on its debut, finally placing this iconic Pokemon among the dragon peers it has visually mimicked for so many years.

Copies of this card in clean condition are exceptionally difficult to find, with LP cards selling for over $320 in some cases, with NM cards easily fetching the market price when they appear. If you’re looking for a more affordable copy, HP sales have sunk as low as $72.

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Giratina V: Lost Origin (Alternate Full Art) – $531.46

Shinji Kanda’s Holy Grail

Turning our attention back to the modern age, we have the Giratina V from Lost Origin, the top chase card from the set, and one of the best cards from the Sword and Shield era. Shinji Kanda’s magnum opus is easily one of the most recognizable cards from the modern era thanks to the signature mosaic-like design.

This card’s journey to its current market price has seen it rise from about $340 at the start of 2024 to its current market price, where it shows little signs of slowing down. While it can’t rise forever, don’t expect this card to dip far below the $500 mark, if it ever does again.

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Rayquaza VMAX: Evolving Skies (Alternate Art Secret) – $541.15

Flying High

Evolving Skies’ most valuable cards continue to soar in value, and this beautiful Rayquaza scene is no exception, as this card once sat as the biggest chase card in the set. While the famous Moonbreon has since claimed the mantle, Rayquaza continues to enjoy an incredible amount of growth.

Raw copies of this card could be found for less than $250 in early 2024, but that valuation is long defunct, as Rayquaza now stands at roughly double that price. The future remains incredibly bright for this iconic green dragon.

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Latias & Latios GX: Team Up (Alternate Full Art) – $1,140.87

The Love Duo Leads The Way

While all of the valuable Dragon-type chase cards thus far have touted impressive values, none of them come remotely close to the iconic Latias & Latios GX from Team Up. This card reignited a massive amount of interest in the Pokemon TCG and remains one of the most recognizable modern cards, along with Evolving Skies’ Moonbreon.

This card grew steadily in 2024, creeping up from the $700 mark to pass the $1,000 plateau by the end of the year, continuing its run up in 2025. Given the difficulty in grading this card and its high demand, it may be the first $1,500 Dragon-type modern card in the Pokemon TCG.