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Dragonite — the Fossil (1999) holo, a WotC-era staple with a five-figure 1st Edition PSA 10.

FossilSet
1999Released
Rare HoloRarity
Kagemaru HimenoIllustrator

01Card Stats

Stage 2 (evolves from Dragonair)
HP 100
TypeColorless
RarityRare Holo
IllustratorKagemaru Himeno
Retreat●
SetFossil
Released1999

02Editions and Print Runs

Printed in the WotC era when 1st Edition and Unlimited distinctions still applied.

1st Edition

How to spot it: 1st Edition stamp in the bottom-left of the artwork frame.

First print window; smaller run than Unlimited.

Unlimited

How to spot it: No 1st Edition stamp; standard print frame.

Most common version of this card.

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

Holo1st Edition ~$347 raw · PSA 10 ~$19,324; Unlimited ~$74 raw (PriceCharting realized, May 2026)

Verified against PriceCharting eBay-sold prices (May 2026).

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07Why Collectors Want It

  • The original Dragonite holo from Fossil (1999), a cornerstone of any vintage WotC collection.
  • 1st Edition copies carry the stamp vintage collectors prize and command a steep premium.
  • Dragonite's enduring popularity keeps demand strong across every grade.
  • 1st Edition verified ~$347 raw, PSA 10 ~$19,324; Unlimited runs ~$74 raw (PriceCharting, May 2026).
  • WotC holo foil scratches and Fossil centering runs tight, so gem-mint 1st Editions are scarce.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: None

Stage 2 Dragonite with 100 HP; top attack around 40 damage. Functions as an evolution-chain piece rather than a tournament attacker.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Ability: Step In

Once during your turn (before your attack), if Dragonite is on your Bench, you may switch it with your Active Pokémon.

Slam Cost: Colorless + Colorless + Colorless + Colorless · 40× damage

Flip 2 coins. This attack does 40 damage times the number of heads.

Resistance
Fighting -30
Retreat cost
1

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: 1st Edition PSA 10 ~$19,324 against ~$347 raw (PriceCharting realized, May 2026); Unlimited ~$74 raw.

WotC holo foil shows scratching and the Fossil print runs off-center, so gem-mint 1st Editions are the scarce, premium tier.

Other graders: PSA leads resale on WotC-era holos; BGS and CGC examples trade beneath an equivalent PSA 10.

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