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Dragon Vault Treasures

A 21-card Black & White Era expansion released in 2012, featuring cards like Kyurem, First Ticket, Exp. Share.

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Difficulty

3/5 to complete

Avg Card Value

Varies

Market average

Top Card

Exp

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Rarity Tier

Moderate

Overview

Dragon Vault is a 21-card expansion from the Black & White series, released on October 5, 2012. The set features full-art cards and Pokemon-EX alongside the standard mix of Pokemon, Trainer, and Energy cards. Notable cards include Kyurem, First Ticket, Exp. Share, Druddigon.

Best for

People learning that era name ≠ one price band
collectors pricing Dragon Vault (2012, 21 cards) as BW / full-art transition cardboard — not as generic “old cards”
people building around Exp / Exp. Share. Full without pretending bulk pays the same

Skip this path if

you will not learn expansion-specific chase lists inside BW
you expect every card in Dragon Vault to carry similar resale (bulk is bulk)

Common mistakes

If you only remember one thing about Dragon Vault: Exp / Exp. Share. Full is not interchangeable with every other print of those Pokemon. People still get burned by pricing by “it’s BW” instead of the specific expansion’s full arts and EX lines, then argue condition after they already overpaid. Confirm dv1 / the set symbol before comps — “BW / full-art transition lot” language is how wrong products get mixed.

What to check first

Verify set membership (dv1) and collector number against a checklist before you pay full-art money. Condition pass on Exp / Exp. Share. Full before negotiation. Finish with a checklist gap list so you are not “completing” only the bulk.

Top of the chart

Most valuable cards

The top chase cards from Dragon Vault include Kyurem, First Ticket, Exp. Share. Full art, secret rare, and alternate art variants carry the highest premiums. Other collectible cards include Druddigon, Haxorus, Fraxure. Condition matters — near-mint copies command significantly higher prices than played cards.

Haxorus

Druddigon

Exp. Share

First Ticket

Super Rod

Kyurem

Full Collection

Cards from Dragon Vault

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Tips to finish the set

With only 21 cards, Dragon Vault is a compact set that is achievable to complete. The smaller size means fewer chase cards, but those rares can still command premiums. A few well-chosen booster purchases plus targeted singles should get you there.

Step by step

How to Complete This Set

01
Identify Dragon Vault cards by set code dv1 / symbol — do not sort by art alone
02
Split bulk commons/uncommons from holos and special rarities before pricing
03
Track Exp and Exp. Share. Full as priority singles, not pack EV fantasies
04
Scan or checklist-gap the rest after the chase budget is honest

Scan with the app

Point the Pokex scanner at any Dragon Vault card to instantly identify the variant, check condition, and see current market prices. The scanner tracks your collection progress and highlights which cards you still need to complete the set.

FAQ

Common questions

01How many cards are in Dragon Vault?

Dragon Vault has 20 officially numbered cards, with 1 additional secret rares bringing the total to 21.

02When was Dragon Vault released?

Dragon Vault was released on October 5, 2012 as part of the Black & White series.

03What are the best cards in Dragon Vault?

Some of the most notable cards in Dragon Vault include Kyurem, First Ticket, Exp. Share. The highest-value cards are typically the full art, secret rare, and alternate art variants.

04Are Dragon Vault cards valuable?

Dragon Vault cards from the Black & White era have appreciated as they are no longer in print. Full art EX cards and secret rares from this era are particularly sought after by collectors. Condition is critical for vintage-adjacent cards.