Dialga

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Dialga - Great Encounters (#16)

Pokémon Basic Rare HP 90
TCGplayer market reference
$7.95
reverseHolofoil · 2 variants
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Number
16
Illustrator
Daisuke Ito
Energy
Metal
It has the power to control time. It appears in Sinnoh-region myths as an ancient deity.
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Dialga - Great Encounters

Dialga is a Rare Pokémon card from the Great Encounters Pokémon TCG set, released 2008, illustrated by Daisuke Ito. It sits at card number 16 in the Great Encounters checklist, classified as a Metal-type Pokémon with 90 HP and the Basic subtype.

In collector terms, this is a standard rare. The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $7.95. This is the highest available reference across the 2 listed variants. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.

Dialga has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#16 in Great Encounters) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.

Catchinary Index Value

CIV 90Grail Tier

Strong market heat, grading upside.

Market Heat 100

30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.

Grading Upside 100

PSA 10 premium over raw NM.

Icon Status 72

Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.

Era Strength 72

Release-window weight.

Score blends market heat, grading upside, icon status, era strength. How CIV works →

Price references USD

Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. A history snapshot records stored values and does not confirm a new source update.

normal
$3.02 market
Range hidden: the stored low, mid, and high values are inconsistent with the reference price. This reference is not a guaranteed sale price.
reverseHolofoil
$7.95 market
Low $1.68 Mid $4.99 High $8.64

Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 1333m ago

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Market price history

Latest
$7.95
Low
$1.88
Oct 2023
High
$7.95
Sep 2026
Avg
$4.36
Days tracked
242
data points
Change
+297.5%
since first tracked
Tracked since Feb 1, 2021 · 242 data points

Sale History 231 sales · since 2021-02-01

PSA 10 high $670.00 PSA 9 high $36.27 Raw high $4.92
Date Grade Price Lot
RAW $3.95
RAW $2.92
RAW $2.25
RAW $4.06
RAW $2.58
RAW $2.26
RAW $3.01
RAW $4.28
RAW $3.06
RAW $2.97
RAW $2.99
RAW $4.29
RAW $3.05
RAW $3.49
RAW $2.39
? Card FAQ

Dialga FAQ

Pricing and details from this card's stored record.

How much is Dialga from Great Encounters worth?

The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $7.95. The headline selects the highest available reference across the listed variants. Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. Reference prices are not guaranteed sale prices. The variant table shows the available values; inconsistent ranges are hidden. Historical chart values may use different sources or variants.

How rare is Dialga?

This printing is a standard rare (the card is labeled "Rare" on the checklist). Dialga has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.

Who illustrated Dialga?

Daisuke Ito illustrated this card. See Daisuke Ito's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.

When was Dialga released?

The Great Encounters set released in 2008, so this card (#16 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.

Where can I buy Dialga?

The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.

Is Dialga legal in Standard format?

Check the current Pokémon TCG format rules and this exact printing's eligibility before tournament play. A card's age or set alone does not confirm its legality.