Drapion 23 / 130 Pokemon Card from Diamond & Pearl Set
Drapion is a Stage 1 Psychic-type Pokémon with 100 HP. It was illustrated by Kouki Saitou and is part of the Diamond & Pearl set, released in the mid-2000s…
Set: Diamond & Pearl
Number: 23/130
Rarity: Rare
Set
About the Drapion Pokémon Card
Drapion is a Psychic-type Pokémon card with 100 HP from the Diamond & Pearl set, part of the Diamond & Pearl series. It carries the collector number 23/130 and is classified as Rare. The Diamond & Pearl set was released on May 1, 2007.
The card includes the flavor text: “It has the power in its clawed arms to make scrap of a car. The tips of its claws release poison.”.
Drapion Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Drapion
Card number: 23/130
Set: Diamond & Pearl
Series: Diamond & Pearl
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Psychic
HP: 100
Artist: Kouki Saitou
Release date: May 1, 2007
National Pokédex number: 452
Why Collect the Drapion Pokémon Card?
Drapion is a solid addition to the Diamond & Pearl set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Drapion Pokémon Card
Drapion was illustrated by Kouki Saitou.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Drapion Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Drapion is about $4.34. Recent listings range from roughly
.99 (low) to $50.00 (high), with a mid-point near $4.04. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.
For context, the Diamond & Pearl set has a median card value near $4.53 and an average near
3.30, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +23% over the last 7 days and +46% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Diamond & Pearl set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Drapion Pokémon Card
Whether Drapion is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
How Rare Is the Drapion Pokémon Card?
Rare cards like Drapion are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Other Printings of Drapion
Drapion appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include HS—Triumphant 4 (around $4.88), Stormfront 15 (around
.67) and BREAKpoint 54 (around $0.74).
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
Final Thoughts on the Drapion Pokémon Card
The Drapion pokémon card is a Rare card from the Diamond & Pearl set (Diamond & Pearl series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Diamond & Pearl set. Its current aggregated market price is about $4.34; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Drapion card from?
Drapion is from the Diamond & Pearl set (Diamond & Pearl series), numbered 23/130 with the Rare rarity.
What rarity is the Drapion card?
Drapion is classified as Rare.
How much is the Drapion 23/130 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about $4.34, within a recent range of roughly
.99 to $50.00. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Is the Drapion card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
How rare is the Drapion card?
Rare cards like Drapion are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
When was the Diamond & Pearl set released?
The Diamond & Pearl set was released on May 1, 2007.
Are there other printings of Drapion?
Yes. Drapion appears on 11 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.
