Dragonair (Plasma Freeze 82) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Dragonair is an Uncommon card from the Plasma Freeze set, numbered 82. It has 70 HP and features the attack Tail Smack. This sleek Pokémon offers a balanced presence for collectors and players alike.

Quick Facts

• Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Dratini)
• Type: Dragon
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Dragon ×2
• Attacks:
• Wrap: 20 damage; flip a coin; if heads the Defending Pokémon is Paralyzed
• Tail Smack: 50 damage; requires Grass and Colorless energy
• Flavor Text: “If its body takes on an aura, the weather changes instantly. It is said to live in seas and lakes.”
• Illustrator: TOKIYA
• Card ID: bw9-82
• Set: Plasma Freeze (black_white series)
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Plasma Freeze printing of Dragonair, card number 82. As an Uncommon Stage 1 evolving from Dratini, it features two attacks that combine a status effect with solid damage output.

Variants & Identifiers

No alternate print variants are known for this card. Identification is straightforward via the set code “bw9” and card number 82. The card’s illustrator, TOKIYA, and the Dragon typing further assist collectors in verification.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its play viability is limited to casual or collector-focused decks.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface damage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Plasma Freeze (bw9): This set includes Dragonair as an Uncommon Dragon-type Stage 1 Pokémon. The set focuses on Plasma-themed cards with a mix of Lightning and Grass energy requirements, fitting Dragonair’s attacks well. The card’s unique flavor text and artwork make it a notable collectible within the set.