LEGO Earth Dragon Defense 2509-1
LEGO Earth Dragon Defense (2509-1) is worth about $830 on the secondary market today, against a $51 retail price. It has 227 pieces, belongs to the Ninjago theme and was released in 2011. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 2509-1
- Theme
- Ninjago
- Subtheme
- Pilot Season
- Year
- 2011
- Pieces
- 227
- Minifigures
- 2
- RRP
- $51
- Market value
- $830
- Used value
- $93
- Released
- 2011
- Retirement
- Retired in 2011
Minifigures in LEGO Earth Dragon Defense
Earth Dragon Defense value by year
From $35 in 2011 to $830 in 2026 so far: +2249%. Its highest year was 2026, at $830.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $830 | +135.3% |
| 2025 | $353 | +48.2% |
| 2024 | $238 | −12.2% |
| 2023 | $271 | +4.8% |
| 2022 | $258 | +40.1% |
| 2021 | $184 | −3.4% |
| 2020 | $191 | −13.8% |
| 2019 | $222 | +15.8% |
| 2018 | $191 | +77.7% |
| 2017 | $108 | +28.2% |
| 2016 | $84 | +34.5% |
| 2015 | $62 | +18.0% |
| 2014 | $53 | +21.5% |
| 2013 | $44 | +23.3% |
| 2012 | $35 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | $35 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 2 priced minifigures are worth about $26 together, roughly 3% of the set's value — low for Ninjago sets, so the value is in the sealed set rather than the figures (typically 44%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Earth Dragon Defense (2509-1) worth?
LEGO Earth Dragon Defense is worth approximately $830 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Earth Dragon Defense retired?
Yes — Earth Dragon Defense (2509-1) has been retired by LEGO and is no longer in production. Retired sets have fixed supply, which is why their prices are driven purely by the resale market.
Has LEGO Earth Dragon Defense gone up in value?
Yes. Earth Dragon Defense launched at $51 and now trades around $830, an increase of 1527.5%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Earth Dragon Defense?
At its $51 retail price across 227 pieces, Earth Dragon Defense works out to about $0.225 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Earth Dragon Defense a good investment?
Earth Dragon Defense currently trades 1527.5% above its $51 retail price, and it is retired, so no new supply is entering the market. Past performance is not a prediction — condition, packaging and how long you hold all affect what a set actually sells for. BrickStats reports the numbers rather than giving investment advice.
Why is LEGO Earth Dragon Defense so expensive?
Earth Dragon Defense was released in 2011 and has since retired. Once LEGO stops producing a set, the only supply is what is already in circulation, so sealed copies in good condition compete for a shrinking pool of stock. That scarcity, not the parts, is what moves the price.