LEGO Lightning Dragon Battle 2521-1
LEGO Lightning Dragon Battle (2521-1) is worth about $3,525 on the secondary market today, against a $116 retail price. It has 645 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 r
- Set number
- 2521-1
- Theme
- Ninjago
- Subtheme
- Pilot Season
- Year
- 2011
- Pieces
- 645
- Minifigures
- 4
- RRP
- $116
- Market value
- $3,525
- Used value
- $343
- Released
- 2011
- Retirement
- Retired in 2011
Minifigures in LEGO Lightning Dragon Battle
What you are paying for
Its 4 priced minifigures are worth about $104 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 Lightning Dragon Battle (2521-1) worth?
LEGO Lightning Dragon Battle is worth approximately $3,525 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Lightning Dragon Battle retired?
Yes — Lightning Dragon Battle (2521-1) 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 Lightning Dragon Battle gone up in value?
Yes. Lightning Dragon Battle launched at $116 and now trades around $3,525, an increase of 2938.8%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Lightning Dragon Battle?
At its $116 retail price across 645 pieces, Lightning Dragon Battle works out to about $0.180 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Lightning Dragon Battle a good investment?
Lightning Dragon Battle currently trades 2938.8% above its $116 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 Lightning Dragon Battle so expensive?
Lightning Dragon Battle 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.