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Dragonair

Dragon Vault 4/20 • holo-rare

Set: Dragon Vault
Number: 4/20
Rarity: Rare Holo
Released: 2012
Energy type: dragon energy
Finish: Holographic
Market price: $15.21
Artist: Kagemaru Himeno

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Market

What it's worth

$15.21market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$12.15 – $15.21 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Dragonair from the 2012 Dragon Vault subset is notable for its inclusion in a specialized release dedicated entirely to the Dragon type, which was newly introduced as its own category in the trading card game at that time. As a rare holo card featuring the unique dragon-type frame, it remains a sought-after piece for collectors who focus on the aesthetic evolution of the franchise’s dragon-type creatures.

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Card face

What it does

70 HPStage 1

Cost: grass energyHealing Melody

Heal 10 damage from each of your Pokémon.

Cost: lightning energy colorless energySlam30×

Flip 2 coins. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads.

Weaknessdragon energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

If its body takes on an aura, the weather changes instantly. It is said to live in seas and lakes.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
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Provenance

Where it came from

The Dragonair card from the Dragon Vault set was released in 2012 as part of a specialized mini-expansion centered entirely on Dragon-type Pokémon. This set served as a showcase for the introduction of the Dragon type as a distinct mechanical category within the Pokémon Trading Card Game, moving away from the previous practice of assigning Dragon-type creatures to the Colorless category.

The card features artwork by Midori Harada, a prolific illustrator known for her soft, painterly approach to Pokémon design. Her rendering of Dragonair captures the creature’s ethereal, serpentine elegance amidst a swirl of energy, utilizing the set's signature holographic treatment to emphasize the mystical nature of the Dragon type. Upon release, collectors noted the set for its high ratio of foil cards, making this specific Dragonair a highlight for those documenting the evolution of Dragon-type mechanics.

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About

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