Ninetales Pokémon card #38
UncommonPokémon
Emerald·EX series·#38

Ninetales #38

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Ninetales #38 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $167.66, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.

Market value
$167.66
Cardmarket (EUR)
€21.00
Print variants
2
7d trend
▲ 132.9%
Price alert
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Ninetales #38 today, you'd net about
$167.66after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $167.66Cardmarket $158.93Whatnot $149.09TCGplayer $145.98eBay $145.15

Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.

Sell or hold?▲ 132.9%
Market heating up ▲

Demand for Ninetales #38 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.

Ninetales at a glance

  • Trades around $167.66 on TCGplayer.
  • From Emerald (EX), released 2005.
  • Cardmarket trend price €21.00.
  • Rarity tier — Uncommon.
  • Recent averages: €26.57 (7d), €11.41 (30d).
Market prices

Ninetales price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Ninetales #38.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Reverse Holofoiltop
$167.66
TCGplayer market
Low
$104.99
Mid
$123.00
High
—
Normal
$9.71
TCGplayer market
Low
$4.99
Mid
$9.71
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€21.00
Avg sold
€20.20
Lowest NM
€0.02
7-day avg
€26.57
30-day avg
€11.41

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.

Deal check

Is this Ninetales a good deal?

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Live market value$167.66
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Overview

About Ninetales #38

Printed as #38 in Emerald, Ninetales belongs to the EX series and dates to 2005. The card carries 80 HP and Fire typing, with a Stage 1 designation.

Artwork is by Midori Harada; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $167.66, spanning $104.99–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.

Card facts

Set
Emerald
Series
EX
Number
#38 / 106
Rarity
Uncommon
Illustrator
Midori Harada
HP
80
Type
Fire
Subtype
Stage 1
Evolves from
Vulpix
Released
2005/05/09
Card text

Ninetales attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Ninetales #38 — the playability layer behind the price.

Fire

Confuse Ray

10

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.

FireFireColorless

Searing Flame

40

The Defending Pokémon is now Burned.

Battle stats

Weakness
Water ×2
Retreat cost
—
Attacks
2
Market analysis

Ninetales price analysis

What drives the current market value of Ninetales #38.

There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $167.66, Normal at $9.71.

$167.66 places Ninetales in investment territory; watch auction records and variant rarity rather than day-to-day asks.

As a $167.66 card it trades like a collectible asset, with the exact printing driving most of the value.

In EUR, Ninetales trends at €21.00 on Cardmarket (avg sold €20.20, lowest NM €0.02).

Price trend

Ninetales price history & movement

2026-10-13 · $167.66▲ 0% since 2026-10-132026-10-26 · $167.66

Recent sales average €26.57 over 7 days versus €11.41 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+132.9%).

Latest daily average €0.28 against a trend price of €21.00.

Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $167.66–$167.66. The most recent snapshot of $167.66 sits 100% up that range.

Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€0.28
7-day avg€26.57
30-day avg€11.41
Trend price€21.00

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :→ — (0.0%)
All-time high
$167.66
All-time low
$167.66
Off all-time high
-0%
13 days since high
Since first snapshot
0.0%
Max drawdown
-0%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
0%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$167.66
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
100%
low $167.66high $167.66

Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Ninetales?

Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.

Selling Ninetales at $167.66 nets roughly $145.15 on eBay, $145.98 on TCGplayer, $158.93 via Cardmarket, $149.09 on Whatnot or $167.66 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $22.51.

As a uncommon card, Ninetales sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.

Your sale

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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Ninetales #38.

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Best net payout$167.66
Spread across platforms$22.51
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$22.5113.4%$145.15Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$21.6812.9%$145.98Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$8.735.2%$158.93Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$167.66Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$18.5711.1%$149.09Sell on Whatnot →

Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.

Grading ROI

Should you grade Ninetales?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Ninetales #38 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.

Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.

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Should you grade this?
Strong grading candidate

At $167.66 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $470.53 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $135.04. You need a graded sale of $213.63 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $215.43 (103.7% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$145.86
Net as PSA 9
$280.90
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
$616.39
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$213.63
Expected value
$361.29
Expected profit
$215.43
103.7% ROI

Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.

Set context

Ninetales within Emerald

By market value Ninetales sits at #13 of 103 in Emerald (set median $47.75).

Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 88%.

The set's top card is Rayquaza (#9), valued at $1,078.45.

Rank in set
#13
of 103 tracked
Set median
$47.75
Rarity
Uncommon
Series
EX
Full Emerald report →
Value drivers

What makes Ninetales valuable

  • Ninetales is a Fire card with 80 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
  • Midori Harada illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
  • At Uncommon rarity, Ninetales is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
  • A $167.66 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
  • Classic-era cards like Ninetales (2005) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Ninetales

  • Emerald was released in 2005; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
  • For Ninetales, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
  • If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $167.66 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
  • Bulk lots of Ninetales can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
  • Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€26.57 and €11.41) to time entries and exits.
FAQ

Ninetales value questions

What is the value of Ninetales?

Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $167.66 (low $104.99, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €21.00.

Will Ninetales hold its value?

Short-term momentum is rising (+132.9%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.

How rare is Ninetales?

Ninetales is a Uncommon card from Emerald (EX series, 2005). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.

Which versions of Ninetales are there?

TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($167.66), Normal ($9.71). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Where can I buy or sell Ninetales?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $167.66. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

Why does Ninetales cost what it does?

Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Midori Harada also matters to collector demand.

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