Question 1

What is the current market value of Dratini #157?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Dratini in Obsidian Flames at roughly $0.04. Over the last 7 days it declined 33.3%. Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($0.04), by 3.4%. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.03 and a peak around $0.06 (75% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. Rarity classification for this copy is Common.

Question 2

Is Dratini #157 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Recent pricing has softened by 33.3% over 7 days, with the card now 33% below its 90-day high. Observed 90-day bounds of $0.03 and $0.06 create a 75% band, matching a high-volatility profile. Versus the 30-day average ($0.04), the card is trading 3.4% higher. No consistent graded benchmark is available in this snapshot, so condition-adjusted pricing should be reviewed with active listings.

Question 3

What is Dratini #157 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Dratini appears in Obsidian Flames, released in 2023. The printed flavor text states: "It sheds many layers of skin as it grows larger. During this process, it is protected by a rapid waterfall." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Common. Printed HP is 70. Energy typing is Dragon. Card subtype classification is Basic. Attack line includes "Tail Snap". Common-tier prints are typically the most accessible entries for set completion.

Question 4

What are the alternative Dratini cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Dratini often benchmark it against other Dratini cards. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 6 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.30 to $2.19 (630% spread). The current card sits -96% versus the sampled alternative average of $1.06. Notable alternatives include Dratini #26 (Base) at $2.19, Dratini #38 (Base Set 2) at $0.89, Dratini #53 (Team Rocket) at $0.69, and Dratini #72 (Legendary Collection) at $1.34.

Question 5

What set is Dratini #157 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Obsidian Flames is 2023. It belongs to the Scarlet & Violet series. With 230 listed cards, this is a large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 3 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. In the Obsidian Flames checklist, Dratini occupies position #157 as a Common card.

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