Pokémon · Neo
Light Dragonair
Neo Destiny · #22 · Rare · 2002
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Market reference
$38.97
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Card facts
Quick reference for collectors and graders.
- Set position
- 22 / 113
- Release year
- 2002
- Rarity
- Rare
- HP
- 80
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Dratini
- Evolves to
- Dragonite
- Retreat cost
- 2 energy
- Illustrator
- Atsuko Nishida
- Pokédex #
- 148
- Series
- Neo
Card analysis
Computed from this card's stats and text — not a reposted price.
- Primary role
- Attacker
- Damage efficiency
- 20 damage
- 6.67 per Energy
- Prize liability
- 1 Prize given up
- Single-prize attacker — favourable prize trades
- Setup
- Stage 1
- One evolution step from a Basic
Strategy & play
How Light Dragonair plays — derived from its stats and the rules of the game, not an opinion.
- Its main attack (Protective Wave) needs 3 Energy — a turn-3 swing on manual attachment — you’ll want Energy acceleration to power it up on time.
- Attacks on any Energy (Colorless cost) — splashable into any deck regardless of type.
- A single-prize attacker — prize-trade-positive against ex / V decks that give up two at a time.
- A Stage 1 — one step up from Dratini; doesn’t help your opening hand, but quick to set up.
How to beat Light Dragonair
- Gust it before the evolution is set up.
Budget alternatives
Cheaper cards that fill a similar role in Standard decks. Reference prices — most-played option first.
More by Atsuko Nishida
This card was illustrated by Atsuko Nishida.
Building around Light Dragonair?
Drop it into the deck builder for a live consistency score, synergy suggestions, and Standard legality checks.
About this card
"The aura it projects from its body has an effect on the surrounding climate and weather."
CCHealing Light
Remove 1 damage counter from each of your Pokémon that has any damage counters on it.
CCCProtective Wave — 20
Flip a coin. If heads, during your opponent's next turn, prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to Light Dragonair.
Resistance:P-30
Retreat cost:CC
Tournament legality
Current legal status across competitive formats.
Pricing reference
Latest snapshot from the upstream catalog. Actual marketplace prices fluctuate by condition, edition, and grade — use this as a reference, not a quote.
TCGPlayer (USD)
Updated 2026/07/05| Variant | Low | Mid | High | Market | Direct Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited | $28.00 | $40.60 | $558.90 | $38.97 | — |
| 1st Edition | $63.99 | $99.50 | $175.00 | $84.24 | — |
Cardmarket (EUR)
Updated 2026/07/01| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| 1-day average | €34.99 |
| 7-day average | €33.61 |
| 30-day average | €38.34 |
| Low | €4.00 |
| Trend price | €13.77 |
| Low (excellent+) | €15.00 |
| reverseHoloAvg1 | €5.75 |
| Reverse holo 7-day | €11.24 |
| averageSellPrice | €28.33 |
| Reverse holo 30-day | €11.24 |
| Reverse holo trend | €5.75 |
Frequently asked
How can I tell if my Light Dragonair is real?
Light Dragonair is not on our list of commonly-counterfeited cards, but counterfeits exist across every set. Check the back-light test (real cards have a black inner layer that blocks light; counterfeits glow through), the rosette dot pattern on the back under magnification, font weight and kerning on the card name, and the holofoil pattern if applicable. For high-value copies we recommend submitting to a professional grader (PSA, BGS, CGC) for tamper-evident authentication.
What is Light Dragonair worth?
As of the latest data, the current market reference price for Light Dragonair is $38.97; there are no active listings on The Game Traders right now. Actual value depends on condition, grading, edition and printing variant — graded high-condition copies (PSA 9–10) trade at a substantial premium over raw copies.
What set is Light Dragonair from?
Light Dragonair is from the Pokémon set "Neo Destiny" in the Neo series, released in 2002.
What rarity is Light Dragonair?
Light Dragonair is a Rare card in the Neo Destiny set.
