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Drapion

Diamond & Pearl 23/130 • rare

Set: Diamond & Pearl
Number: 23/130
Rarity: Rare
Released: 2007
Energy type: psychic energy
Market price: $2.24
Artist: Kouki Saitou

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What it's worth

$2.24market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$2.24 – $2.48 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Drapion made its debut in the Pokémon Trading Card Game during the Diamond & Pearl base set, marking the introduction of Generation IV Pokémon to the hobby. Collectors prize this card for its distinct artwork and its representation of the transition into the modern era of the game's mechanics.

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Card face

What it does

100 HPStage 1

Cost: colorless energy colorless energyStomp20+

Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 damage plus 20 more damage.

Cost: psychic energy psychic energy colorless energyPoison Claws50

The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Weaknesspsychic energy+20Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy colorless energy

It has the power in its clawed arms to make scrap of a car. The tips of its claws release poison.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
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Provenance

Where it came from

The Drapion card (23/130) was released as part of the Diamond & Pearl expansion, which debuted in English markets in May 2007. This set marked a significant transition in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, introducing the fourth generation of Pokémon from the Sinnoh region and ushering in new gameplay mechanics, such as the introduction of Pokémon LV.X and the refinement of the type system.

The illustration for this card was provided by Kouki Saitou, a long-time contributor to the franchise known for his dynamic character poses. Saitou designed this depiction of Drapion to emphasize its aggressive, predatory nature, utilizing the Psychic typing assigned to it in this set to highlight its defensive and status-inflicting capabilities. Upon release, the card was well-received by players for its synergy within early Diamond & Pearl competitive decks, solidifying its place in the history of the era's meta-game.

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