Dragonite EX Full Art
Quick take
- XY Evolutions tribute set chase, Generation I Dragonite in modern Full Art ex treatment
- Day-one English market around $41 raw, stable $40-50 range for nine years
- Ryo Ueda illustration with mid-flight stormy-sky composition
- Generation I pseudo-legendary status drives durable collector demand
Collector's readWhat it means for your master set
Set landscapeWhere this card sits in XY - Evolutions
VariantsCard variants
Holofoil 106/108 · $48.43 — 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 Other Generation I Pseudo-Legendary's Modern Tribute Card
XY Evolutions (xy12, 2016) was the 20th-anniversary tribute set to the original 1999 Base Set. Every card in Evolutions has either a direct counterpart in Base Set or a thematic reference. The Full Art ex slots reimagined the Base Set chase cards in modern art treatment, M Charizard EX Full Art (xy12-13), M Blastoise EX Full Art (xy12-102), M Venusaur EX Full Art (xy12-100), plus standalone Generation I Pokemon like Dragonite in tribute Full Art treatment.
“XY Evolutions tribute set chase, Generation I Dragonite in modern Full Art ex treatment”
Dragonite EX Full Art at xy12-106 fits the second category, a Gen I Pokemon getting a Full Art ex moment in the Evolutions tribute frame. Dragonite has been one of Generation I's most-collected non-starter Pokemon since 1996, with pseudo-legendary status (600 BST) and the Dragonair to Dragonite evolutionary mythology around its iconic typing. The Evolutions Full Art is the modern-era headline Dragonite chase card from a tribute set.
Pricing has been remarkably stable across nine years. The $40-50 range has held since 2017 with cyclical fluctuations. Evolutions itself remains one of the most-printed and most-circulated XY-era sets, which limits scarcity-driven appreciation. But Dragonite's character durability, combined with the tribute-set positioning, gives the card a stable demand profile.
By the numbersMarket analysis
Around $41 raw on TCGPlayer at last sync. Mid-tier of XY Evolutions Full Art ex slots, below the M Charizard EX Full Art ($52+), M Blastoise EX Full Art ($59+), M Venusaur EX Full Art ($36) tribute trio, but above other Full Art ex slots in the set.
Has held the $35-55 range for nine years with cyclical fluctuations. Evolutions is one of the most-printed XY-era sets, which limits scarcity-driven appreciation. Dragonite EX Full Art's pricing reflects character demand more than supply constraints, Dragonite collectors specifically pursue this card, but the broader Evolutions chase demand has had ample supply over nine years.
Stable. Evolutions' broader print exposure caps upside, but Dragonite's character durability provides firm demand floor. The card works as a tribute-set completion piece rather than a speculative play. PSA 10 graded copies are the cleanest long hold for committed Evolutions collectors.
PSA 10 around 1.5-2x raw. The dark stormy-sky palette is moderately forgiving on centering but exposes any surface marks on the foiled Dragonite figure. Submit clean copies. Submission economics are workable for collectors building the Evolutions Full Art ex subset graded.
XY-era Full Art ex pulls roughly 1 in 16-20 packs across all Full Art slots in Evolutions. Per-specific Full Art card, roughly 1 in 200+ packs.
Mid-tier of Evolutions' Full Art ex lineup. Below the Base Set tribute trio (M Charizard EX, M Blastoise EX, M Venusaur EX) but above the entry-tier Full Art cards in the set.
ArtworkWhy the art matters
Ryo Ueda is a contemporary Japanese illustrator with multiple TCG credits across the XY and SWSH eras. The Ueda style favours dynamic action compositions with atmospheric backgrounds. Dragonite EX Full Art is a representative example. Other Ueda credits include alt arts and Full Arts across various sets.
Dragonite in mid-flight against a stormy sky. The Pokemon's wings are fully extended, body angled toward the viewer with a determined expression. Background uses deep purples and blues for the stormy atmosphere, with cloud formations and lightning suggested through gradient rather than rendered explicitly. Composition emphasises flight and motion.
Full Art ex rarity uses full-bleed holofoil treatment. The XY-era Full Art treatment is consistent across the era, the texture follows the Pokemon's body contours and atmospheric background elements. The deep palette interacts with the holofoil in a way that emphasises the stormy atmosphere.
Most XY-era Full Art ex cards lean into hero-pose action compositions, but Ueda's Dragonite specifically commits to the mid-flight moment, Dragonite as a flying creature in its element rather than as a battle attacker. The composition reads as a character study of Dragonite's flight rather than a power demonstration.
BackgroundAbout Dragonite EX Full Art
Dragonite debuted in Pokemon Red and Green (1996) as the final evolution of the Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite line. National Pokedex #149. Dragon/Flying type. 600 Base Stat Total, pseudo-legendary status alongside other 600-BST Pokemon like Tyranitar, Salamence, Metagross. Dragonite's evolutionary mythology (long, mystical Dragonair turning into orange dragon Dragonite) is one of the most-discussed Pokemon design transitions. Has appeared in every Pokemon game since 1996.
- ›Generation I pseudo-legendary, automatic legacy status
- ›Iconic evolutionary line (Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite) with mystical mythology
- ›Lance's signature Pokemon in the original anime and games
- ›Dragon/Flying typing, one of the most beloved type combinations
- ›Modern competitive viability via Multiscale ability
- ›Generation I in Pokemon Red/Green/Blue (1996-1998)
- ›Lance's signature Pokemon in the original Elite Four
- ›Multiple anime arcs including Drake's Dragonite (Orange League)
- ›Pokemon Stadium prominent feature
- ›Pokemon GO release in 2016
Dragonite has held competitive presence across multiple generations via Multiscale (halves damage at full HP) combined with Dragon Dance and STAB Outrage. In modern Doubles, Dragonite has Trick Room support options. The Evolutions Full Art ex has playable stats for vintage TCG formats but is a display piece at this price.
Own it wellCollector guide
XY-era Full Art ex print quality is generally good but the cards are now nine years old, condition varies significantly. The dark stormy-sky palette hides minor surface marks better than light palettes, but exposes edge wear. Centering drift on the long axis is the most common XY-era print issue.
Grade clean copies. PSA 10 premium runs 1.5-2x raw, which on a $41 raw works to $60-80. Submission economics are tighter than headline chase cards but workable. Submit alongside other Evolutions Full Art ex cards for graded subset display sets. Read the grading guide →
Sleeve on pull, top loader or magnetic case for raw. Graded slab for long-term hold. Climate-controlled storage matters at nine-year vintage. See the storage guide →
TCGPlayer Direct for raw, eBay's PSA market for graded. Evolutions Full Art ex cards are best collected as a tribute-set subset rather than card-by-card. The Base Set tribute trio (M Charizard, M Blastoise, M Venusaur Full Art EX) plus Dragonite EX Full Art forms a coherent Generation I Evolutions chase set. See the singles buying guide →
Protect your card
High Chase Score — protect and consider grading. · Amazon affiliate links · Storage guideWord on the streetCommunity sentiment
Steadily positive. Dragonite EX Full Art is a perennial 'underrated Evolutions card' pick, collectors who appreciate the tribute set's atmospheric Full Art compositions cite Ueda's Dragonite specifically.
- ›Recent TCGPlayer market around $41 raw
- ›PSA 10 graded comps in the $60-90 range over the past year
Moderate. Dragonite EX Full Art features in 'best XY Evolutions cards' discussions and Generation I Dragonite collector content. The 260 monthly GSC impressions indicate steady organic discovery.
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