Dratini 9 / 12 Pokemon Card from McDonald's Collection 2018 Set
Dratini is a Basic Dragon-type Pokémon with 60 HP. It is featured in the McDonald's Collection 2018, illustrated by Naoyo Kimura. The flavor text notes that a…
- Set: McDonald's Collection 2018
- Number: 9/12
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About the Dratini Pokémon Card
Dratini is a Dragon-type Pokémon card with 60 HP from the McDonald's Collection 2018 set, part of the Other series. It carries the collector number 9/12. The McDonald's Collection 2018 set was released on October 16, 2018.
The card includes the flavor text: “After a 10-hour struggle, a fisherman was able to pull one up and confirm its existence.”.
Dratini Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Dratini
Card number: 9/12
Set: McDonald's Collection 2018
Series: Other
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Dragon
HP: 60
Artist: Naoyo Kimura
Release date: October 16, 2018
National Pokédex number: 147
Why Collect the Dratini Pokémon Card?
Dratini is most often collected as part of a complete McDonald's Collection 2018 set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Dratini Pokémon Card
Dratini was illustrated by Naoyo Kimura.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Grading the Dratini Pokémon Card
Whether Dratini 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.
Other Printings of Dratini
Dratini appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Legendary Collection 72 (around