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71796 LEGO Ninjago Dragons Rising Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech
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LEGO 71796 Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech is a Ninjago set valued at $159 for new and sealed sets, up 23% from an original retail price of $129.99. The set retired in November 2024 with annual appreciation averaging 7.35% since. Used copies are valued between $130 and $147 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $138 and $179. Its market is gaining strength, with a value on the rise, together with faster growth than similar sets.

Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech since November 2024. Very high accuracy
LEGO 71796 Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech is a Ninjago Dragons Rising set released in 2023, containing 1,038 pieces and 6 minifigures. It recreates a conflict from the Dragons Rising animated series between the dragon Jiro with a ninja flyer and Empress Beatrix’s mech. The included minifigures are Jay, Sora, Zane, Empress Beatrix, Lord Ras, and an Imperium Guard. Jiro can be upgraded by attaching golden blade wings and stud shooters from the flyer to create a larger dragon configuration.

At around $159 for a sealed copy, Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech has averaged 7.4% a year since retirement. Our forecast sees it reaching about $205 within five years. The average used price is $132 for those in good overall condition. The 6 included minifigs account for approximately 28% of the set's total value. New and sealed listings currently range from $139 to $182. The set was available for 17 months, from June 2023 to November 2024.
Collector and Investor Standing
The minifigures give this dragon and mech showdown its collector pull, especially the Imperium Guard found in no other set. Interest runs well beyond ownership, though its collector standing stays in the middle. For investors, the stronger case rests on how Ninjago has held its value over time.
54/100
Collector
A steady following
Unique Imperium Guard catches collectors' eyes
68/100
Investor
Stronger than most
Ninjago's record supports the stronger standing
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) Amazon listing for Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech $115.00
-27.9%
(US) ninjago elemental dragon vs empress mech
BrickEconomy Choice
$132.08
-17.2%
(JP) 71796 Ninjago Element Dragon vs. The Empress Mech Toy Blocks New $135.35
-15.1%
(US) Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech from BrickLink seller OKCBrickDepot $128.95
-19.1%
(US) Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech from BrickLink seller Builder1210 $129.99
-18.5%
(US) 71796 Ninjago: Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech NEW $137.99
-13.4%
(US) 71796 Ninjago Dragons Rising Elemental Dragon Vs Empress Mech NEW RETIRED $138.94
-12.9%
(US) Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech from BrickLink seller MariettaBricks $139.00
-12.8%
(US) 71796 Ninjago: Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech NEW $149.99
-5.9%
(US) 71796 Ninjago: Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech New in Box Sealed $155.55
-2.4%
(US) NINJAGO: Elemental Dragon Vs. the Empress Mech (71796) New & Sealed $159.99
+0.4%
(US) NINJAGO: Elemental Dragon Vs. the Empress Mech (71796) New & Sealed Rare $159.99
+0.4%
(JP) NINJAGO 71796 Element Dragon vs. Imperial Mech Suit, Toy Building Blocks $160.79
+0.9%
(US) 71796 - Ninjago: Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech - 2023 - NEW $164.95
+3.5%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 71796 Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 71796 Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech.

Market Momentum

Bullish
The value is climbing while member interest stays steady. The set leans up because it has grown faster than similar retired sets over the past year. It fits a pattern where large Ninjago builds with six minifigures tend to gain ground after retirement.
DemandUpper half in Ninjago
Very high demand
12 months agoToday
SupplyMore than most in Ninjago
Listings up 20% this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+28% typical for Dragons Rising
+45% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:5% bearish·62% neutral·33% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Compared with other Dragons Rising sets

Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech places in the middle of the pack among the Dragons Rising sets. No set below it is as hard to find for sale. Then again, most sets ranked above it cost a fraction as much at launch.

#10 of 15
By growth since retail, +23%
+8%+119%
In the bottom half of the group.
$0.15 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$0.15
Typical
$0.19
About 20% below the group's typical value per piece.
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130674 Zane's Dragon Power Vehicles+119%
271790 Imperium Dragon Hunter Hound+90%
330650 Kai and Rapton's Temple Battle+83%
1071796 Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech+23%

Sets in Ninjago / Dragons Rising

71799 NINJAGO City Markets

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Dragons Rising
Year 2023
Pieces / Minifigs 6,163 / 21
Availability Retired
71799 LEGO Dragons Rising NINJAGO City Markets
Retail $369.99
Value $448.59
Growth  +21.2%

71797 Destiny's Bounty - Race Against Time

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Dragons Rising
Year 2023
Pieces / Minifigs 1,739 / 6
Availability Retired
71797 LEGO Ninjago Dragons Rising Destiny's Bounty - Race Against Time
Retail $159.99
Value $173.58
Growth  +8.5%
Annual growth 6.9%

71795 Temple of the Dragon Energy Cores

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Dragons Rising
Year 2023
Pieces / Minifigs 1,029 / 6
Availability Retired
71795 LEGO Ninjago Dragons Rising Temple of the Dragon Energy Cores
Retail $94.99
Value $109.94
Growth  +15.7%
Annual growth 7.2%

71794 Lloyd and Arin's Ninja Team Mechs

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Dragons Rising
Year 2023
Pieces / Minifigs 764 / 5
Availability Retired
71794 LEGO Ninjago Dragons Rising Lloyd and Arin's Ninja Team Mechs
Retail $79.99
Value $92.85
Growth  +16.1%
Annual growth 6.8%

71793 Heatwave Transforming Lava Dragon

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Dragons Rising
Year 2023
Pieces / Minifigs 479 / 5
Availability Retired
71793 LEGO Ninjago Dragons Rising Heatwave Transforming Lava Dragon
Retail $54.99
Value $74.76
Growth  +36.0%
Annual growth 9.5%

71792 Sora's Transforming Mech Bike Racer

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Dragons Rising
Year 2023
Pieces / Minifigs 384 / 3
Availability Retired
71792 LEGO Ninjago Dragons Rising Sora's Transforming Mech Bike Racer
Retail $47.99
Value $82.00
Growth  +70.9%
Annual growth 17.7%

71791 Zane's Dragon Power Spinjitzu Race Car

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Dragons Rising
Year 2023
Pieces / Minifigs 307 / 4
Availability Retired
71791 LEGO Ninjago Dragons Rising Zane's Dragon Power Spinjitzu Race Car
Retail $34.99
Value $53.88
Growth  +54.0%
Annual growth 15.7%

71790 Imperium Dragon Hunter Hound

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Dragons Rising
Year 2023
Pieces / Minifigs 198 / 3
Availability Retired
71790 LEGO Ninjago Dragons Rising Imperium Dragon Hunter Hound
Retail $19.99
Value $38.00
Growth  +90.1%
Annual growth 22.7%

71798 Nya and Arin's Baby Dragon Battle

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Dragons Rising
Year 2023
Pieces / Minifigs 157 / 3
Availability Retired
71798 LEGO Ninjago Dragons Rising Nya and Arin's Baby Dragon Battle
Retail $34.99
Value $29.99

71789 Kai and Ras's Car and Bike Battle

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Dragons Rising
Year 2023
Pieces / Minifigs 103 / 2
Availability Retired
71789 LEGO Ninjago Dragons Rising Kai and Ras's Car and Bike Battle
Retail $19.99
Value $22.81
Growth  +14.1%
Annual growth 5.9%

71777 Kai's Dragon Power Flip

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Dragons Rising
Year 2023
Pieces / Minifigs 72 / 1
Availability Retired
71777 LEGO Ninjago Dragons Rising Kai's Dragon Power Flip
Retail $10.99
Value $17.99
Growth  +63.7%
Annual growth 10.4%

71778 Nya's Dragon Power Drift

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Dragons Rising
Year 2023
Pieces / Minifigs 57 / 2
Availability Retired
71778 LEGO Ninjago Dragons Rising Nya's Dragon Power Drift
Retail $10.99
Value $16.57
Growth  +50.8%
Annual growth 11.2%

71779 Lloyd's Dragon Power Spin

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Dragons Rising
Year 2023
Pieces / Minifigs 56 / 1
Availability Retired
71779 LEGO Ninjago Dragons Rising Lloyd's Dragon Power Spin
Retail $10.99
Value $18.98
Growth  +72.7%
Annual growth 14.4%

30650 Kai and Rapton's Temple Battle

Theme / Subtheme Ninjago / Dragons Rising
Year 2023
Pieces / Minifigs 37 / 2
Availability Retired
30650 LEGO Ninjago Dragons Rising Kai and Rapton's Temple Battle
Retail $4.99
Value $9.15
Growth  +83.4%
Annual growth 12.4%

Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech Questions

What is the current value of LEGO 71796 Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech?

Sealed in its box, Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech is valued at $159, with most sales landing between $138 and $179. That is up 6% on three months ago. A used copy in good condition goes for about $132.

Is LEGO 71796 Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech retired?

Yes. Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech left LEGO's shelves in November 2024 after a run of 17 months, about as long as the typical Dragons Rising set. Sealed copies are now found only on the secondary market, so the price follows what collectors will pay.

Is LEGO 71796 Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech worth more than it cost?

Yes. Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech has gained 23% on its original retail price of $129.99, about 7.4% a year. That is behind the Dragons Rising average of 8.8% a year, so other sets in its group have grown faster.

Will LEGO 71796 Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech go up in value?

Our forecast says yes. In twelve months, Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech could be worth around $168, about 5% more than today. The short-term reading agrees, with the market reading bullish. This is an estimate and markets can change.

How many pieces and minifigures are in LEGO 71796 Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech?

The set contains 1,038 pieces ($0.13 a piece at its retail price), with 6 minifigures: Empress Beatrix, Imperium Guard, Jay - Dragons Rising, Lord Ras, Sora and Zane. As a group the minifigures are valued at around $44, roughly a quarter of the set's value, led by Empress Beatrix at $13. Imperium Guard cannot be found in any other set.

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Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech Reviews

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“NINJAGO has dragon sets. NINJAGO has mech sets. And now NINJAGO has a dragon and mech set in 71796 Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech, which includes not only a stunning blue and trans-yellow dragon, but a very cool black and pearl gold mech, too. The visuals of this... More summer wave are on point. Riyu pops up again here, accompanying six regular minifigures.”
Full review at www.brickfanatics.com
“This dragon and mech playset will not disappoint in all aspects of play and display, especially for NINJAGO fans who desire for good to overcome evil. With its rotatable arms and legs, as well as movable wings, tail, claws and jaws, Jiro the dragon can be manipulated to suit... More the battle arena and recreate fight scenes that the kids had witnessed in the NINJAGO Dragons Rising series available on LEGO’s YouTube Channel and Netflix.”
Full review at www.littledayout.com
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About Ninjago Dragons Rising

LEGO Ninjago, also known as Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu, theme was introduced in 2011 and included sets that are based off of original storylines, a TV series and The LEGO Ninjago Movie, a movie based on the theme. The main premise of the Ninjago universe is based around six teenage Ninja, Kai, Jay, Cole, Zane, Nya, and Lloyd, who have been trained by their master Sensei Wu, fighting forces of evil to protect the land of Ninjago.

Dragons Rising consists of 16 sets that ran from 2023 to 2024. As of today, 71799 NINJAGO City Markets is the most valuable Dragons Rising set with an estimated new/sealed value of $449.
Summary
Ninjago Dragons Rising Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech set 71796 was released in June 2023, retailing for $130, but has since been retired. New, unopened Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech sets are valued at $159, while used sets can be found for $132 in good condition.
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Ninja fans aged 9+ can recreate an epic showdown from the NINJAGO® Dragons Rising TV series with Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech (71796). The building set features fearsome dragon Jiro, who can be upgraded by adding golden blade wings and stud shooters from a flyer vehicle to take on the Empress’s posable golden mech, who is wielding a large sword.

The impressive playset includes 6 minifigures. Jay, Sora and Zane each come with 2 golden katanas to defeat the trio of Lord Ras with his hammer, Empress Beatrix with her Imperium sword and an Imperium Guard with a staff. There’s also a yellow dragon power element for the characters to battle over, and kids can collect 4 more in different colors and 4 golden dragon energy core elements in other NINJAGO sets.

Dragon and mech playset – Kids aged 9+ can play out an epic showdown from the NINJAGO® Dragons Rising TV series with the Elemental Dragon vs. The Empress Mech (71796) set

6 minifigures – Jay, Sora and Zane, who come...
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