japan-arb · holo
Dark Dragonite
Rocket Gang (JP) · #149 · Japanese · released 1997
Raw market price
$155est.
Why this card matters
pop
28.7y-old JP set, no reprint path. But graded pop is effectively zero and raw comps are sparse — low PSA ceiling prices ($23 PSA10) suggest limited grader demand so far.
demand
Dragonite is a tier-1 nostalgic Pokémon; Dark variant adds Team Rocket cachet. Dual pull (character + villain set) sustains collector interest across JP and EN markets.
artist
レアホロ finish on a 1997 JP holo carries vintage shimmer appeal, but the dark-palette art is moody rather than iconic. Solid, not a standout showpiece.
catalyst
30d momentum is flat 0%. Graded comps are micro-sample ($23/$8/$3/$1) — fragile price signal. No event, reprint scare, or media catalyst visible to move the needle now.
Graded comps on record
$23
PSA 10
$8
PSA 9
$3
PSA 9
$1
PSA 8
$1
PSA 7
$1
PSA 6
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Market data recorded 2026-07-10 from licensed market sources. MASTER records prices daily and never invents a number — estimated values are always labeled. Not financial advice.