Dratini 81 / 116 Pokemon Card from Plasma Freeze Set
Dratini is a Basic Dragon-type Pokémon with 50 HP. It is known as the "Mirage Pokémon" due to its elusive nature, with shed skin being the only evidence of…
- Set: Plasma Freeze
- Number: 81/116
- Rarity: Common
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About the Dratini Pokémon Card
Dratini is a Dragon-type Pokémon card with 50 HP from the Plasma Freeze set, part of the Black & White series. It carries the collector number 81/116 and is classified as Common. The Plasma Freeze set was released on May 8, 2013.
The card includes the flavor text: “It is called the "Mirage Pokémon" because so few have seen it. Its shed skin has been found.”.
Dratini Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Dratini
Card number: 81/116
Set: Plasma Freeze
Series: Black & White
Rarity: Common
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Dragon
HP: 50
Artist: Atsuko Nishida
Release date: May 8, 2013
National Pokédex number: 147
Why Collect the Dratini Pokémon Card?
Dratini is most often collected as part of a complete Plasma Freeze 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 Atsuko Nishida.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Dratini Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Dratini is about $6.05. Recent listings range from roughly $3.57 (low) to $59.80 (high), with a mid-point near $8.12. 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 Plasma Freeze set has a median card value near $4.00 and an average near $35.37, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +19% over the last 7 days and +14% 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 Plasma Freeze set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
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.
How Rare Is the Dratini Pokémon Card?
As a Common card, Dratini was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.
Other Printings of Dratini
Dratini appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Legendary Collection 72 (around