Collecting Bagon: The Complete Card Guide for Aesthetic Binders
Bagon cards ranked for collectors: rarest pulls, best artwork, and perfect pairings with Salamence and Shelgon.
2024-05-11
Popularity Rank: #775
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #840
2019 survey: #484
#775 / 1025
#0371
Bagon
Rock Head Pokémon
Dreaming of one day flying, it practices by leaping off cliffs every day.
Pokédex details
National Dex
#0371
Height
0.6 m
Weight
42.1 kg
Capture rate
45 / 255
Generation
Gen III
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Hatch steps
10,200 steps
Base happiness
35
Growth rate
Slow
Color
Blue
Habitat
Rough Terrain
Shape
Humanoid
Why people love Bagon
Three fast, fan-friendly reasons Bagon stands out — no lore dump, just the vibe.
- A staple in our 🐉 Dragons crowd — Bagon is one of those picks collectors nod at immediately.
- Bagon has that "favourite since childhood" energy — you don't need lore to explain the appeal.
- Honestly? Some Pokémon are just plain likeable. They don't need a sales pitch.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Bagon from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Fantastical Parade
One Diamond
Journey Together
Common
Evolving Skies
Common
Dragon Majesty
Common
Celestial Storm
Common
Celestial Storm
Common
Roaring Skies
Common
Roaring Skies
Common
Plasma Blast
Common
Dragon Vault
Rare
Arceus
Rare
Arceus
Common
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Binder plan & Michi Method for Bagon
A workable spread formula for Bagon — scene print, anchor card, supporting cast — without overthinking supplies.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Bagon #42 (Dragon Majesty) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Bagon binder page.
Bagon #104 (Celestial Storm) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Bagon binder page.
Bagon #112 (Journey Together) is a staple for Bagon fans — simple, affordable, and always binder-ready.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Bagon mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Bagon chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Dragon Majesty
Common
Celestial Storm
Common
Journey Together
Common
Fantastical Parade
One Diamond
Evolving Skies
Common
Celestial Storm
Common
Roaring Skies
Common
Right page
Roaring Skies
Common
Plasma Blast
Common
Dragon Vault
Rare
Arceus
Rare
Arceus
Common
Stormfront
Common
Secret Wonders
Common
The Michi Method treats your binder like a small gallery: print one scene that spans multiple pockets, then nest your favourite Bagon cards around it. The picks and reference art below are meant for collectors building display spreads — not competitive lists.
Michi Method scene examples
Illustration picks when dedicated scene art is not cached yet — card frames may still show.
Scene wallpaper — Bagon
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Bagon
Scene wallpaper — Bagon
Illustration by pixiv.net
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Bagon
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- If you're building for 🐉 Dragons, repeat one motif (floral border, café table, neon sign) across three cards so the theme feels authored.
- Bagon's stoic personality in-game pairs with minimalist layouts: fewer stickers, more negative space, let the art breathe.
- Keep a "swap tray" of mid-value Bagon duplicates beside the binder — trades move faster when the page is already curated.
- Reserve one sleeve for Trainer cameos or duos with Salamence, Shelgon, and Appletun; vignette cards routinely outperform sterile solo placeholders in flat lays.
Bagon: competitive snapshot
For players and duel-minded collectors — abilities, hallmark moves, and tier shorthand in one place.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Bagon — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
45
Attack
75
Defense
60
Sp. Atk
40
Sp. Def
30
Speed
50
Total: 300
Players file Bagon around tier "LC" while Ability Rock Head (Protects against recoil damage.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Double-Edge — Has 33% recoil. — Illustration Rares that stage that motion tend to outperform static portraits.
- Mono-dragon Bagon spreads live on lighting variation: same palette, different contrast.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Bagon — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Bagon, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
Dreaming of one day flying, it practices by leaping off cliffs every day.
BAGON has a dream of one day soaring in the sky. In doomed efforts to fly, this POKéMON hurls itself off cliffs. As a result of its dives, its head has grown tough and as hard as tempered steel.
BAGON harbors a never-ending dream of one day soaring high among the clouds. As if trying to dispel its frustration over its inability to fly, this POKéMON slams its hard head against huge rocks and shatters them into pebbles.
Collectors still read Bagon, Shelgon, and Salamence fastest left-to-right; matching illustration eras across those stages matters more than cramming every rarity onto one page.
A second dex beat (Black 2) frames Bagon as dreaming of one day flying, it practices by leaping off cliffs every day. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Kindwurm
Spanish
Bagon
French
Draby
Italian
Bagon
Japanese
タツベイ
Japanese (Romaji)
Tatsubay
Korean
아공이
Chinese (Simplified)
宝贝龙
Chinese (Traditional)
寶貝龍
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