Collector’s Guide: Dragonair (Base Set 2 #22)

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Dragonair
• HP: 80
• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Dratini)
• Rarity: Rare
• Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
• Set: Base Set 2
• Card Number: 22
• Legality: unknown

Dragonair is a mystical Pokémon known for its gentle aura and ability to change climate conditions. This card features two attacks: Slam, which deals 30 damage times the number of heads from flipping two coins, and Hyper Beam, which deals 20 damage and allows discarding an Energy card from the opponent’s Active Pokémon if any are attached.

Key Printings

This exact printing of Dragonair appears in the Base Set 2 expansion, identified by set code base4 and card number 22. It is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, a renowned artist known for his detailed and dynamic Pokémon artwork.

Variants & Identifiers

• Set Name: Base Set 2
• Set Code: base4
• Card Number: 22
• Rarity: Rare
• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Stage 1
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Resistance: Psychic (-30)
• Weakness: None
• Print Variants: None reported for this exact printing
• Regulation Mark: None

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition and value of this Dragonair card:

• Store in a protective sleeve and rigid top-loader or binder with individual pockets.
• Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the artwork and card text.
• Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures to prevent warping or damage.
• Handle with clean hands or use gloves to avoid oils and dirt on the card surface.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Base Set 2: This set reprints many cards from the original Base Set and Jungle expansions with updated card frames and artwork. Dragonair #22 is a rare Stage 1 card in this set, maintaining its classic appeal with Mitsuhiro Arita’s illustration and solid gameplay utility.