Question 1

What is the current market value of Dratini #38?

Accepted Answer

For Dratini in Base Set 2, the current reference price is $1.18. Its 7-day movement is largely flat at 0.0%. That is close to the 30-day average of $1.20. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.88 and a peak around $1.27 (33% total spread), which maps to moderate-volatility movement. The listed rarity for this print is Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Dratini #38 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: The latest week is near flat (0.0%), suggesting consolidation rather than breakout behavior. The 90-day range spans $0.88 to $1.27 (33% spread), which indicates moderate-volatility behavior. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($1.20), pricing is near equilibrium. Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +8301% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $22.87, while PSA 10 is $99.13.

Question 3

What is Dratini #38 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2000, Base Set 2 introduced this print of Dratini. Card flavor text reads: "Long considered a mythical Pokémon until recently, when a small colony was found living underwater." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Uncommon. Printed HP is 40. Energy typing is Colorless. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. Card subtype classification is Basic. Attack line includes "Pound". Retreat cost is 1 energy. Uncommon-tier prints usually balance accessibility with moderate collector demand.

Question 4

What are the alternative Dratini cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Dratini checklist helps contextualize this specific Dratini print. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 5 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.18 and $1.26 (600% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($0.46), this card is +158%. Notable alternatives include Dratini #147 (Unified Minds) at $0.34, Dratini #116 (Team Up) at $0.34, Dratini #117 (Team Up) at $0.25, and Dratini #147 (151) at $0.18.

Question 5

What set is Dratini #38 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Base Set 2 entered circulation in 2000. It belongs to the Base series. Set size is 130 cards, which categorizes Base Set 2 as mid-size. As of 2026, the set is 26 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Dratini (#38) is one of the Uncommon prints in this expansion.

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