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Mega Dragonite ex
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Mega Dragonite ex card, TCGAI Score 7.0

Certificate #28B42B6DA4CA · Pokémon

Mega Dragonite ex

Ascended Heroes · #271/217 · 2026

TCGAI Score

7.0

Near Mint Keep raw Secondary 8.5

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Estimate, not an official grade.

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Sub-grades, front and back

Each side is scored out of 10. The lowest sub-grade caps the TCGAI Score.

Front of Mega Dragonite ex
Front
Back of Mega Dragonite ex
Back
Category Front Back
Centering 9 10
Corners 10 8
Edges 10 8
Surface 7 7
Whitening 10 9
Holo / foil 7.5 7
Limiting factor
Surface (7) visible scratches and scuffing
Centering
Back 50/50 L/R, 51/49 T/B Estimated by the AI

What the AI found

Flaws visible at the photo's resolution. A grader under magnification may find more.

No defects listed at this photo resolution.

Corners

Front No whitening, fuzz, or blunting detected under 2x zoom.

Back All four corners show very faint, barely visible fuzzing at the very tips, requiring zoom to detect.

Edges

Front Factory-cut edges with no silvering or nicks.

Back Very light, faint silvering visible along the length of all four edges under close inspection.

Surface

Front One small visible scratch near the "370" HP text and one minor scuffing near the bottom-right corner.

Back Two faint scratches and one small scuff mark, all visible under standard lighting at arm's length.

Whitening

Front No white paper fiber exposure along the entire front perimeter.

Back Very faint white ink loss along the edges and corner tips, consistent with minor edge wear.

Holo / foil

Front One clearly visible foil scratch located in the center-right area over the foil layer.

What this card sells for

An estimate from recent listings, not an appraisal. Prices in USD.

Graded

—

No comparable graded sales

Raw, ungraded

$70.07

$52.00 – $100 · 37 listings

Grading premium

—

Graded average over raw average

Estimate from eBay listings after removing bundles, wrong sets and outliers. Small samples move a lot. Estimado de raw ungraded * 0.70 (raw=45 samples). Baja confianza.

About this card

Background compiled from public web sources. Check it before you buy or sell.

Market outlook

Rising Outlook 8/10

Post-release hype for Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes with +34% 30-day gains on similar variants; collector chase for secret rares in new expansion

Next months. Continued rise next 3-6 months as collectors complete sets and grading results emerge

Long term. Strong 1-3 year hold potential as chase card in modern-era set, especially high grades

History

Dragonite is a legendary Dragon/Flying-type Pokémon from Generation I, the fully evolved form of Dratini and Dragonair, renowned for its immense power, speed, and ability to fly at Mach 2 speeds across oceans. It first appeared in Pokémon Red/Blue (1996) and gained massive popularity through anime appearances like saving Ash Ketchum. Mega Dragonite ex represents its Mega Evolved form introduced in Pokémon TCG expansions focusing on Mega Evolution mechanics from Pokémon X/Y games, emphasizing enhanced strength and dragon-type dominance.

January 30, 2026, in the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes expansion worldwide

  • Mega Dragonite ex features hyper-rare full art variants with dynamic artwork showcasing Mega Evolution glow
  • Part of the 2026 Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes set celebrating 30+ years of Pokémon with secret rares
  • Card #271/217 is a Secret Rare Full Art variant, distinct from other printings like #290 Holo or #152/217 Double Rare

Rarity and print run

Tier
Secret Rare
Print run
Low
First printed in
Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes (ME: Ascended Heroes)
Demand
High
Supply
Scarce
  • Secret Rare numbering beyond main set (271/217 exceeds 217 cards)
  • Full Art variant with intricate holo and Mega ex treatment
  • Limited print allocation in debut expansion

Collector notes

Condition. Check for centering on full art borders (common off-center prints), surface scratches on holo foil patterns, edge whitening from shuffling, and print lines on Mega Evolution artwork; avoid cards with bubble foil defects or print dots

Storage. Use semi-rigid top-loaders with sleeves (e.g., Dragon Shield matte), store in cool, dry, UV-free environment in BCW boxes or album pages; avoid stacking without dividers to prevent Newton rings on holo surfaces

Authenticity. Verify official Pokémon TCG logo, font consistency, and holo pattern under blacklight (authentic glows blue-purple); check TCGPlayer ID 676083 or PriceCharting ID 11816201 matches; scan QR codes if present; fakes often have blurry artwork or incorrect rarity symbols; use graded/graded/graded authentication for high-value copies

Sources: pricecharting.com, sportscardinvestor.com, tcgplayer.com, stockx.com, tcg.pokemon.com

Card details

Name
Mega Dragonite ex
Game
Pokémon
Set
Ascended Heroes (ASC)
Number
271/217
Year
2026
Rarity
Secret Rare
Variant
Full Art
Language
German
Manufacturer
Pokemon Company
Illustrator
DOM
Identification
Not matched in a catalog
Certificate
#28B42B6DA4CA
Graded on
May 10, 2026
Views
153

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