Mega Dragalge ex
Quick take
- First Mega Dragalge in any medium, design debut from Legends: Z-A (2025)
- Poison/Dragon dual type, one of the rarest typings in the franchise
- Mid-chase Chaos Rising SIR at around $111 raw
- Underdog Kalos pseudo-legendary getting overdue spotlight
Collector's readWhat it means for your master set
Set landscapeWhere this card sits in Chaos Rising
VariantsCard variants
Holofoil 118/86 · $25.33 — the only variant this card was printed in (no reverse holo or special pattern), so a master set needs just this one copy.
The storyThe Kalos Pseudo-Legendary That Finally Got Mega Evolution
Dragalge has always been the underdog Poison/Dragon of Kalos. Generation VI gave it the pseudo-legendary stat distribution (494 BST, with the evolved form pushing further), but it shared that draft with Goodra and never quite escaped the comparison. Strong defensively, niche offensively, distinctive typing, almost no anime presence. Competitive players who liked Adaptability kept it alive in lower tiers. Mainstream awareness mostly skipped it.
“First Mega Dragalge in any medium, design debut from Legends: Z-A (2025)”
Legends: Z-A changed the conversation. Mega Dragalge debuted as one of the new Mega forms in the Kalos remaster, alongside Mega Greninja, Mega Floette, and the rest of the Z-A Mega roster. The design pulls the kelp dragon toward something more aggressive, bigger fins, more saturated colour, the signature spines amplified. The TCG SIR captures that escalation.
The card sits in the Chaos Rising mid-chase tier. Not the headline. Not the entry. The middle, alongside Cinccino SIR and a step above AZ's Tranquility and Mega Floette. That position makes Mega Dragalge SIR a comfortable buy for collectors who want a Mega ex SIR without the $500+ entry that Mega Greninja demands.
By the numbersMarket analysis
Around $111 raw on TCGPlayer at last sync. Mid-cluster Chaos Rising SIR pricing, slightly under Cinccino SIR (~$114) and well above the lower-tier Mega Floette and AZ's Tranquility (~$88-96). Mega Greninja is in a different conversation entirely.
Mega ex SIRs in the Mega Evolution era hold floors better than non-Mega chase cards because master set demand provides a baseline. Expect standard new-release glide, softening over 30-60 days, settling into the $90-110 range. Long-term trajectory depends on whether Dragalge maintains visibility after the Z-A game cycle ends.
Stable rather than appreciating. Dragalge doesn't have Greninja's universal fanbase or Zygarde's legendary status. Master set completionist demand provides a firm floor. The ceiling is capped by Dragalge's mid-tier character popularity outside the immediate Z-A cycle. PSA 10 graded copies are the cleanest hold for committed Chaos Rising collectors.
PSA 10 around 1.3-1.8x raw. The aquatic palette is forgiving on centering but exposes surface marks on the foiled Mega Dragalge figure. Submit clean copies, the economics work for a card at this price.
Roughly 1 in 72 packs across all six Chaos Rising SIRs. Per-specific card odds work out to around 1 in 432 packs.
One of six SIRs in Chaos Rising. Mid-tier alongside Cinccino SIR. Distinctly below Mega Greninja's headline pricing and a step above the entry-tier Mega Floette and AZ's Tranquility SIRs.
ArtworkWhy the art matters
Artist information pending verification from card database updates.
Mega Dragalge in an underwater scene rendered through saturated purples, blues, and accent reds. The kelp-like fins and spines amplified in the Mega form fan out across the card face. The Pokemon's posture suggests motion through water rather than a static portrait. Background suggested through colour gradient and particulate effects rather than literal rendering.
Special Illustration Rare with full-bleed textured holofoil. Texture follows the fin and spine contours. The deep purple and blue palette creates strong contrast against the holographic surface, the colour shifts noticeably on tilt.
Dragalge's standard design is visually busy. Kelp camouflage, multiple fin types, head crest, the kind of design that fights its own coherence. The SIR treatment unifies those elements into a single legible composition, which is harder than it sounds. The art reads as a single cohesive image rather than a collection of design choices.
BackgroundAbout Mega Dragalge ex
Dragalge debuted in Pokemon X and Y (2013) as the evolved form of Skrelp. National Pokedex #691. Poison/Dragon dual type, one of only a handful of Pokemon to occupy this typing. Kalos pseudo-legendary draft alongside Goodra, with Dragalge typically the less-played option. Adaptability ability with Dragon Pulse and Sludge Bomb gives it niche competitive viability. Mega Dragalge debuted in Pokemon Legends: Z-A (2025).
- ›Distinctive Poison/Dragon typing draws competitive interest
- ›Underdog narrative, long-overlooked Kalos pseudo-legendary finally getting spotlight
- ›Kelp/seahorse design hybrid stands apart from typical dragon archetypes
- ›Mega Evolution debut tied to Legends: Z-A's 2025 release
- ›Master set demand drives the floor
- ›Pokemon X/Y (2013) as a Kalos pseudo-legendary draft option
- ›Competitive niche role across multiple generations via Adaptability
- ›Pokemon Masters EX as part of the Kalos sync roster
- ›Mega Evolution debut in Pokemon Legends: Z-A (2025)
- ›Limited anime appearances, primarily background or filler episodes
Niche but legitimate competitive presence via Adaptability + STAB Dragon Pulse / Sludge Bomb. Outclassed in higher tiers by faster offensive threats. Mega Dragalge in Z-A pushes Special Attack into more aggressive ranges. The TCG card has playable stats but is typically kept protected at SIR pricing.
Own it wellCollector guide
The aquatic palette hides minor surface marks but exposes fingerprints on the textured holofoil. The fin and spine details should be inspected under angled light, that's where waviness in the foil pattern shows first.
Grade clean copies. PSA 10 premium runs 1.3-1.8x raw. Verify centering at 55/45 or better on both axes. The lower base value tightens the economics, only submit on copies you'd grade with confidence. Read the grading guide →
Sleeve on pull, top loader or magnetic case for raw. Graded slabs for long-term hold given the saturated colour palette and textured SIR surface. See the storage guide →
TCGPlayer Direct for raw, eBay for graded. The card may soften from $111 toward $90 over the 60-day window, which is a better entry point if you can wait. For master set builders on a deadline, current pricing is reasonable. See the singles buying guide →
Protect your card
High Chase Score — protect and consider grading. · Amazon affiliate links · Storage guideWord on the streetCommunity sentiment
Positive. Dragalge fans treat this card as long-overdue recognition. The Mega design is generally well-received, though some collectors prefer the original Dragalge silhouette. The mid-cluster pricing keeps expectations measured rather than viral.
- ›Day-one TCGPlayer market around $111 raw
- ›Limited early PSA 10 graded copies in the $150-180 range
Moderate. Dragalge doesn't carry mass-market hype, but the niche fanbase is engaged. Pull-video reactions are positive but quieter than headline chase cards. The 'finally a Dragalge SIR' narrative runs on Reddit and Twitter without going viral.
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