Dragons Exalted stands out as one of the most popular vintage sets in ThePokemon TCG, boasting a fantastic roster of popular Pokemon to collect. It’sone of the most expensive Black & White era setsdue to its fantastic designs and desirable Pokemon that combine to form one of the Generation’s best expansions.
As the set name suggests, Dragon-type Pokemon are the undisputed stars of Dragons Exalted, but they’re not the only type of Pokemon allowed into the set. Rare appearances from Pokemon like Registeel, Serperior, and other surprises give this set an incredible array of cards to collect from across generations.
Cards are ordered according to theirTCGPlayerMarket Price –what you might pay on average for a copy of the cards below.
Given the age and rarity of these cards, only those with anestablished market price on TCGplayerare included.
However,sale prices vary depending on the card’s condition,so this market price is just a rough idea of the card’s value.
10Mew EX (Ultra Rare) – $31.80
One Mew Of Two
Mew is one of the most popular Pokemon of all time and manages to have one of the most beautiful Ultra Rares in Dragons Exalted, boasting a border-defying artwork that brings Mew closer to us than ever before.
While Mew can’t compete with some ofthe most valuable Mewtwo cards,this Pokemon boasts several appearances across generations.
While it’s not the most valuable Mew in Dragons Exalted, this Secret Rare stands tall with a solid value across conditions. Heavily played(HP)copies sell for around $11, with moderately played(MP)cards at $14, while lightly played(LP)copies fetch closer to the $20 mark. Near-mint(NM)copies sit atop the pile, jumpingas high as $27.
9Registeel EX (Full Art) – $39.41
Eying The Competition
Registeel is one of several Pokemon that make rare appearances in Dragons Exalted, as this legendary Pokemon is often dormant. This vibrant full art features a perfect sheen on this futuristic Pokemon’s metal exterior, adding a dimension of detail to appreciate and enjoy, especially for the price.
If you’re willing to compromise on this card’s condition, you’re able to find it for as little as $16 in HP condition, though you’ll be disappointed to see the premium placed on NM copies. LP cards sell for roughly $30, butNM copies command $45, tripling the cost of HP copies.
8Reuniclus (Secret Rare) – $46.44
Starting The Shiny Party
Shiny Reuniclus starts the trend of shiny Pokemon in Dragons Exalted, as these variants are the major chase cards to look for besides the usual Rayquaza cards.
Even though this card isn’t anywhere near the heights ofthe best cards from the X & Y era,it’s still a mid-vintage card that will continue to appreciate as it ages.
Reuniclus rarely sells in NM condition, with a sole sale of $46.44setting the pace for the rest of the group to follow. If you want a cheaper option, then MP copies can be purchased for closer to $30.
7Krookodile (Secret Rare) – $54.50
A Shocking Shiny Surprise
Shiny Krookodile is one of the stars of Dragons Exalted, with this rare shiny recolor elevating this crocodile Pokemon as it throws itself into battle.
This shiny palette is reminiscent of Alolan Raichu’s, though the two Pokemon share little else in common.
This Krookodile is one of the most difficult cards to contextualize in Dragons Exalted given the small sample size of sales, but luckily,two NM copies confirm the top end of this card’s value at $58.99 and $50.LP copies have sold for $55, so this card might not come with much of a discount in worse conditions.
6Giratina EX (Full Art) – $76.70
From Its Realm To Ours
The ruler of anti-matter always comes ready to rumble, with this action pose indicating that Giratina is ready to throw down at a moment’s notice.
Unlike some of the other rare cards in this set, Giratina has a wide range of sales across conditions, making it easier to see what you can expect to pay. If you’re searching for something to stick to your budget, then HP copies sell below ten dollars, but if you want a Giratina to grade, you may belooking at an $80 purchase for an NM copy,based on sale – though that depends on what you can find.
5Serperior (Secret Rare) – $94.50
A Shiny Serpent
Serperior rarely appears in its shiny form, with this card from Dragons Exalted representing one of the best cards in this Pokemon’s collection. Serperior’s regal design and royal blueshiny color paletteare the perfect combination, even if its standard green and white coat doesn’t change completely.
This card is difficult to find in perfect shape, so the market price is a TCGplayer estimate based on a handful of sales, with LP copies maxing out at $69.99, giving some reasonable credibility to the $94.50 market price. While NM copies haven’t sold to confirm this price yet, it’s only a matter of time until one does.
4Mew EX (Full Art) – $107.48
Always Room For Kanto’s Classic Mythical
Mew is back with an even more beautiful card that earns its $100+ price tag, especially considering the gorgeous background on this card. Mew is always good at captivating your attention, but the psychedelic melding of colors behind this pink Pokemon is hypnotic.
Given the buffet of beautiful visuals this card boasts, it’s no surprise to see it sell for $45 to $55 in MP condition, with copies categorized as LP jumping into the $100 range. If you’re searching for the very best, then NM will cost closer to $110 for this Kantonian Mythical.
3Ho-Oh EX (Full Art) – $110.19
Soaring Above Mew
Ho-Oh is one of the most iconic legendaries in Pokemon, with an incrediblearray of valuable cards on its resume.This Pokemon’s famous pose is beautiful, with this card boasting subtle details in the background that reflect Ho-Oh’s celestial nature.
This Ho-Oh has seen incredible upward momentum in its price, jumping from the$94 range up to $110 from June to July 2024,after starting the year valued at a shade over $50. With such an unprecedented price rise carrying this card, it’s impossible to say where it may settle in the long term.
2Rayquaza (Full Art) – $121.40
Rayquaza Sweep
Rayquaza rises above its competition into a tier where it is the only occupant – it really is lonely at the top. However, this green Dragon has a twin coming to join it, as this full-art settles for second place in the battle for Rayquaza supremacy.
This card is not going to come cheaply, with MP copies still floating around the $50 range, so you’ll need to settle for a damaged copy if you’re trying to stick to a smaller budget.
However, if you’re looking for the nicest copy of this card available, you’ll need to look often, asLP copiesare typically the top end of what’s available, with the highest sale at almost$150.NM copies should sell for more, though it’s difficult to say where the ceiling for this card is, given the difficulty in acquiring one in good condition.
1Rayquaza (Secret Rare) – $161.95
A Roaring Victory
Rayquaza returns with another epic artwork to cap off an incredible top-two sweep for this Dragon-type legendary, this timeflaunting its shiny color palette.
Even though Rayquaza couldn’t quite climb high enough to reach the levels ofthe most expensive cards from the Black & White generation,this impressive back-to-back finish is indicative of Rayquaza’s overwhelming popularity.
This Rayquaza is exceptionally rare, only posting a handful of sales in poorer conditions on TCGplayer. However,LP sales at $187.50 and $210give this card a solid base to build on when an NM copy sells and solidifies the market price with a more accurate estimate.
