Pokémon TCG: Dragonite Holo #9 PSA 6 - Expedition Base Set
About Dragonite Holo #9/165 from Expedition Base Set (PSA 6)
Dragonite Holo 9/165 from Expedition Base Set (PSA 6) is a classic collectible card from the Pokémon TCG's E-Card era. This card comes from the Expedition Base Set, released in 2002 as the first major expansion with e-Reader-compatible cards. Dragonite Holo #9 is among the most sought-after chase cards in the set and is renowned for both its collector value and its iconic artwork by Kagemaru Himeno.
Grading and condition: What does PSA 6 mean?
The card is professionally graded by PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator) and has received the grade PSA 6 (EX-MT), which stands for “Excellent-Mint”. A PSA 6 grade indicates the card presents well with only light signs of wear, while still offering strong collector appeal and verified authenticity.
Dragonite as a chase card and collector icon
Dragonite Holo #9/165 is known as one of the key chase cards in the Expedition Base Set, alongside Charizard and Blastoise from the same series. Dragonite is a Stage 2 Colorless Pokémon with 100 HP, evolves from Dragonair, and the card features mechanics such as the Poké-Power Tailwind (allows a free retreat for your Active Pokémon) and the attack Dragon Tail (40×; flip 2 coins, 40 damage per heads).
- Set: Expedition Base Set (E-Card, 2002)
- Card number: 9/165
- Variant: Rare Holo (not reverse or non-holo)
- Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno
- Language: English
- Subtype: Stage 2, Colorless
Technical details and artwork
This card is distinguished by its classic holofoil effect and the detailed artwork by Kagemaru Himeno, which is highly prized among collectors. The Expedition Base Set introduced dot-code edges for use with the Nintendo e-Reader, making the card a notable representative of the E-Card era. Dragonite Holo #9 appears as the holo in this variant, while the non-holo version is #43/165.
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