LEGO Lava Dragon 3838-1
LEGO Lava Dragon (3838-1) is worth about $32 on the secondary market today, against a $22 retail price. It has 131 pieces, belongs to the Games theme and was released in 2010. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 3838-1
- Theme
- Games
- Year
- 2010
- Pieces
- 131
- Minifigures
- 4
- RRP
- $22
- Market value
- $32
- Used value
- $8
- Released
- 2010
- Retirement
- Retired in 2011
Minifigures in LEGO Lava Dragon
Lava Dragon value by year
From $12 in 2011 to $24 in 2026 so far: +100%. Its highest year was 2020, at $33.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $24 | −14.5% |
| 2025 | $28 | +9.3% |
| 2024 | $26 | −5.7% |
| 2023 | $28 | −1.5% |
| 2022 | $28 | −14.0% |
| 2021 | $33 | −0.3% |
| 2020 | $33 | +10.7% |
| 2019 | $30 | +12.4% |
| 2018 | $26 | +23.0% |
| 2017 | $21 | +24.2% |
| 2016 | $17 | +28.9% |
| 2015 | $13 | +1.4% |
| 2014 | $13 | +1.5% |
| 2013 | $13 | +1.6% |
| 2012 | $13 | +4.9% |
| 2011 | $12 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 4 priced minifigures are worth about $2 together, roughly 7% of the set's value — low for sets with minifigures, so the value is in the sealed set rather than the figures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Lava Dragon (3838-1) worth?
LEGO Lava Dragon is worth approximately $32 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Lava Dragon retired?
Yes — Lava Dragon (3838-1) 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 Lava Dragon gone up in value?
Yes. Lava Dragon launched at $22 and now trades around $32, an increase of 46.9%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Lava Dragon?
At its $22 retail price across 131 pieces, Lava Dragon works out to about $0.168 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Lava Dragon a good investment?
Lava Dragon currently trades 46.9% above its $22 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 Lava Dragon so expensive?
Lava Dragon was released in 2010 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.