Dragon
Dragon (ex3) is a mainline Pokémon TCG set (EX) from 2003-11-24 with 100 catalogued printings. Charizard near $781.65 anchors current chase interest. Median reference $16.36 across priced printings. Cactaur aggregates rarity splits, chase links, and a completion value snapshot so collectors and future sellers share one factual set index keyed to pokemon:en:ex3.
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What is Dragon?
Collectors tracking EX often start with Dragon, dated 2003-11-24 in our catalog. Notable market references include Charizard, Dragonite ex, Rayquaza ex. Priced printings center around a $16.36 median snapshot. Catalog key pokemon:en:ex3 powers this hub: rarity counts, chase links, and a full card table so you can plan singles purchases or future marketplace bids with the same data Cactaur uses on card pages.
What is Dragon?
Within Pokémon TCG, Dragon represents the EX family as a mainline product line. We surface every indexed printing in one table so you can spot missing numbers quickly. Booster-era sets typically mix commons through secret rares; use the rarity breakdown below before you crack sealed product.
When was Dragon released?
Dragon carries a 2003-11-24 release date in Cactaur metadata with 97 official cards. Actual print runs vary by region; Japanese and English releases may differ by a few weeks. Our 100 indexed printings include variants when providers expose them, which can exceed the number printed on booster packaging.
What are the chase cards in Dragon?
High references in Dragon currently include Charizard at $781.65; Dragonite ex at $519.67; Rayquaza ex at $405.16; Latios ex at $272.75; Charmander at $240.39; Ampharos ex at $203.74. Chase slots combine scarcity, art, and competitive demand—prices move with tournament results and reprint rumors. Follow individual card pages for condition-specific ranges.
How much is Dragon worth?
Adding priced singles yields a $4798.87 rough index across 100 printings (low $2.30, median $16.36, high $781.65). That sum is not a sealed-box price—it is a catalog thought experiment for set completion at near-mint references. Dragon is indexed under slug ex3 in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.
How do you complete Dragon?
Complete Dragon by acquiring bulk commons/uncommons first, then rare holos, then top chase cards. Rarity mix: 3× Rare Secret, 9× Rare Holo EX, 33× Uncommon, 12× Rare Holo, 33× Common. Reserved anchors on this page (#set-buy, #set-watch) will later tie into marketplace carts and collection tracking.
Chase cards
Rarity breakdown
| Uncommon | 33 |
|---|---|
| Common | 33 |
| Rare Holo | 12 |
| Rare | 10 |
| Rare Holo EX | 9 |
| Rare Secret | 3 |
All cards in Dragon
| Card | # | Rarity | Market USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charizard | 100 | Rare Secret | __CXV:Usd:ex3-100__ |
| Dragonite ex | 90 | Rare Holo EX | __CXV:Usd:ex3-90__ |
| Rayquaza ex | 97 | Rare Holo EX | __CXV:Usd:ex3-97__ |
| Latios ex | 94 | Rare Holo EX | __CXV:Usd:ex3-94__ |
| Charmander | 98 | Rare Secret | __CXV:Usd:ex3-98__ |
| Ampharos ex | 89 | Rare Holo EX | __CXV:Usd:ex3-89__ |
| Latias ex | 93 | Rare Holo EX | __CXV:Usd:ex3-93__ |
| Muk ex | 96 | Rare Holo EX | __CXV:Usd:ex3-96__ |
| Gyarados | 32 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:ex3-32__ |
| Kingdra ex | 92 | Rare Holo EX | __CXV:Usd:ex3-92__ |
| Absol | 1 | Rare Holo | __CXV:Usd:ex3-1__ |
| Magcargo ex | 95 | Rare Holo EX | __CXV:Usd:ex3-95__ |
| Houndoom | 34 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:ex3-34__ |
| Golem ex | 91 | Rare Holo EX | __CXV:Usd:ex3-91__ |
| Charmeleon | 99 | Rare Secret | __CXV:Usd:ex3-99__ |
| Minun | 7 | Rare Holo | __CXV:Usd:ex3-7__ |
| Mudkip | 65 | Common | __CXV:Usd:ex3-65__ |
| Salamence | 10 | Rare Holo | __CXV:Usd:ex3-10__ |
| Flygon | 4 | Rare Holo | __CXV:Usd:ex3-4__ |
| Plusle | 8 | Rare Holo | __CXV:Usd:ex3-8__ |
| Magikarp | 60 | Common | __CXV:Usd:ex3-60__ |
| Salamence | 19 | Rare | __CXV:Usd:ex3-19__ |
| Torkoal | 12 | Rare Holo | __CXV:Usd:ex3-12__ |
| Dragonair | 14 | Rare | __CXV:Usd:ex3-14__ |
| Grimer | 57 | Common | __CXV:Usd:ex3-57__ |
| Forretress | 28 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:ex3-28__ |
| Magnemite | 61 | Common | __CXV:Usd:ex3-61__ |
| Treecko | 80 | Common | __CXV:Usd:ex3-80__ |
| Magneton | 35 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:ex3-35__ |
| Magneton | 17 | Rare | __CXV:Usd:ex3-17__ |
| Skarmory | 21 | Rare | __CXV:Usd:ex3-21__ |
| Altaria | 2 | Rare Holo | __CXV:Usd:ex3-2__ |
| Snorunt | 44 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:ex3-44__ |
| TV Reporter | 88 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:ex3-88__ |
| Dratini | 26 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:ex3-26__ |
| Whiscash | 48 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:ex3-48__ |
| Marshtomp | 36 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:ex3-36__ |
| Shuppet | 43 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:ex3-43__ |
| Flygon | 15 | Rare | __CXV:Usd:ex3-15__ |
| Mr. Briney's Compassion | 87 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:ex3-87__ |
| Horsea | 58 | Common | __CXV:Usd:ex3-58__ |
| Shedinja | 11 | Rare Holo | __CXV:Usd:ex3-11__ |
| Shelgon | 41 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:ex3-41__ |
| Vibrava | 46 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:ex3-46__ |
| Grovyle | 31 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:ex3-31__ |
| Golem | 5 | Rare Holo | __CXV:Usd:ex3-5__ |
| Torchic | 77 | Common | __CXV:Usd:ex3-77__ |
| Vibrava | 22 | Rare | __CXV:Usd:ex3-22__ |
| Seadra | 39 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:ex3-39__ |
| Ninjask | 18 | Rare | __CXV:Usd:ex3-18__ |
| Trapinch | 78 | Common | __CXV:Usd:ex3-78__ |
| Grumpig | 6 | Rare Holo | __CXV:Usd:ex3-6__ |
| Houndour | 59 | Common | __CXV:Usd:ex3-59__ |
| Numel | 70 | Common | __CXV:Usd:ex3-70__ |
| Flaaffy | 27 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:ex3-27__ |
| Magnemite | 63 | Common | __CXV:Usd:ex3-63__ |
| Corphish | 54 | Common | __CXV:Usd:ex3-54__ |
| Mareep | 64 | Common | __CXV:Usd:ex3-64__ |
| Swellow | 45 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:ex3-45__ |
| Seadra | 40 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:ex3-40__ |
| Graveler | 29 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:ex3-29__ |
| Numel | 69 | Common | __CXV:Usd:ex3-69__ |
| Roselia | 9 | Rare Holo | __CXV:Usd:ex3-9__ |
| Magnemite | 62 | Common | __CXV:Usd:ex3-62__ |
| Swablu | 75 | Common | __CXV:Usd:ex3-75__ |
| Crawdaunt | 3 | Rare Holo | __CXV:Usd:ex3-3__ |
| Horsea | 33 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:ex3-33__ |
| Spoink | 74 | Common | __CXV:Usd:ex3-74__ |
| Corphish | 52 | Common | __CXV:Usd:ex3-52__ |
| Crawdaunt | 13 | Rare | __CXV:Usd:ex3-13__ |
| Bagon | 23 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:ex3-23__ |
| Graveler | 30 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:ex3-30__ |
| Vibrava | 47 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:ex3-47__ |
| Slugma | 72 | Common | __CXV:Usd:ex3-72__ |
| Taillow | 76 | Common | __CXV:Usd:ex3-76__ |
| Girafarig | 16 | Rare | __CXV:Usd:ex3-16__ |
| Bagon | 49 | Common | __CXV:Usd:ex3-49__ |
| Spoink | 73 | Common | __CXV:Usd:ex3-73__ |
| Nincada | 68 | Common | __CXV:Usd:ex3-68__ |
| Trapinch | 79 | Common | __CXV:Usd:ex3-79__ |
| Bagon | 50 | Common | __CXV:Usd:ex3-50__ |
| Shelgon | 20 | Rare | __CXV:Usd:ex3-20__ |
| Ninjask | 38 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:ex3-38__ |
| Shelgon | 42 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:ex3-42__ |
| Geodude | 55 | Common | __CXV:Usd:ex3-55__ |
| Combusken | 25 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:ex3-25__ |
| Geodude | 56 | Common | __CXV:Usd:ex3-56__ |
| Barboach | 51 | Common | __CXV:Usd:ex3-51__ |
| Wurmple | 81 | Common | __CXV:Usd:ex3-81__ |
| Camerupt | 24 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:ex3-24__ |
| Meditite | 37 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:ex3-37__ |
| Nincada | 66 | Common | __CXV:Usd:ex3-66__ |
| Corphish | 53 | Common | __CXV:Usd:ex3-53__ |
| Pineco | 71 | Common | __CXV:Usd:ex3-71__ |
| Low Pressure System | 86 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:ex3-86__ |
| Nincada | 67 | Common | __CXV:Usd:ex3-67__ |
| Energy Recycle System | 84 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:ex3-84__ |
| Balloon Berry | 82 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:ex3-82__ |
| High Pressure System | 85 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:ex3-85__ |
| Buffer Piece | 83 | Uncommon | __CXV:Usd:ex3-83__ |
Related sets
- Power Keepers (2007-02-02)
- Dragon Frontiers (2006-11-01)
- Crystal Guardians (2006-08-01)
- Holon Phantoms (2006-05-01)
FAQ
How many cards are in Dragon?
Cactaur indexes 100 printings in Dragon; official count is 97. Variant or promo printings can push the indexed total above the number on the booster box.
When did Dragon release?
Dragon shows a catalog release date of 2003-11-24 for this English Pokémon TCG entry. Dragon is indexed under slug ex3 in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.
What is the most expensive card in Dragon?
Charizard leads references around $781.65 in our latest snapshot. Prices change with condition and market volume. Dragon is indexed under slug ex3 in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.
Is Dragon good for beginners?
Dragon works for collectors who already know EX. Beginners may prefer a starter deck before chasing rare pulls from this set. Dragon is indexed under slug ex3 in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.
Where can I track Dragon prices?
Use this Cactaur set page for a snapshot, then open individual card pages for ongoing market references. Future marketplace features will anchor off the same data attributes on each row.