01Card Stats

Stage 2 (evolves from Dragonair)

HP 100

TypeLightning

RarityRare Holo

IllustratorRyo Ueda

WeaknessColorless ×2

Retreat●●

SetDelta Species

Released2005

02Editions and Print Runs

Modern print era — no 1st Edition or Shadowless variants exist for cards printed after the WotC era.

Unlimited

How to spot it: Standard modern card frame; no edition stamp.

All copies share the same Unlimited print frame.

04Variants and Foiling

Rarity tiers: Rare Holo
Foiling: Holo version with the holo pattern applied to the artwork.
Alt art / specials: No full-art, secret rare, or alternate-art version documented for this print.

05Language and Regional Versions

English: Standard English release.
Japanese: Released in the equivalent Japanese set.
European: Localized European prints exist with translated text.
Other: No documented language-exclusive errors or major regional variants.

06Current Market Value

Holo	~$208 TCGplayer market (asking-price proxy); eBay solds may differ — verify current listings.

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07Why Collectors Want It

Dragonite — Pokemon TCG catalog for the Kanto-region Colorless-type Pokemon (Pokedex #149).
Required for any complete Dragonite master set across eras.
Collectors of the Delta Species set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: None

Stage 2 Dragonite with 100 HP; top attack around 70 damage. Functions as an evolution-chain piece rather than a tournament attacker.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Ability: Delta Charge

Once during your turn (before your attack), you may attach a Lightning Energy card from your discard pile to 1 of your Benched Pokémon. This power can't be used if Dragonite is affected by a Special Condition.

Agility Cost: Lightning + Colorless · 30 damage

Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all effects of an attack, including damage, done to Dragonite during your opponent's next turn.

Heavy Impact Cost: Lightning + Metal + Colorless + Colorless · 70 damage

Weakness: Colorless ×2
Resistance: Grass -30
Retreat cost: 2

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: Modern Common/Uncommon — most copies are not graded because raw value rarely justifies the fee.

Graded populations stay low; usually collected raw or sleeved rather than slabbed.

Other graders: Negligible BGS/CGC submission volume.

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