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Obsidian Flames·Scarlet & Violet series·#199

Ninetales #199

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Ninetales #199 sits in the Scarlet & Violet series and carries a live market value of $34.22, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.

Market value

$34.22

Cardmarket (EUR)

€27.94

Print variants

7d trend

▲ 20.2%

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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated October 26, 2026 · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Ninetales #199 today, you'd net about

$34.22after fees · best route: Direct

Direct $34.22Cardmarket $32.16Whatnot $30.19TCGplayer $29.56eBay $29.39

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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?▲ 20.2%

Market heating up ▲

Demand for Ninetales #199 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.

Ninetales at a glance

Live market value $34.22 for the Holofoil print.
Set: Obsidian Flames (Scarlet & Violet, 2023).
Trend price on Cardmarket: €27.94.
Rarity tier — Illustration Rare.
Recent averages: €32.37 (7d), €26.94 (30d).

Market prices

Ninetales price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Ninetales #199.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Holofoiltop

$34.22

TCGplayer market

Low: $27.00
Mid: $38.79
High: —

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price

€27.94

Avg sold

€26.20

Lowest NM

€8.90

7-day avg

€32.37

30-day avg

€26.94

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Deal check

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Asking price

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Live market value$34.22

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Overview

About Ninetales #199

Ninetales is the #199 of 197 card in Obsidian Flames, a contemporary set released in 2023 as part of the Scarlet & Violet series. A Fire-type (120 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.

SIE NANAHARA illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $34.22, with listings from $27.00 to —.

Card lore

“Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1,000-year curse.”

Printed flavour text on the Obsidian Flames #199 card.

Card facts

Set: Obsidian Flames
Series: Scarlet & Violet
Number: #199 / 197
Rarity: Illustration Rare
Illustrator: SIE NANAHARA
HP: 120
Type: Fire
Subtype: Stage 1
Evolves from: Vulpix
Pokédex: #38
Released: 2023/08/11

Card text

Ninetales attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Ninetales #199 — the playability layer behind the price.

Fire

Will-O-Wisp

FireFire

Nine-Tailed Dance

Put 9 damage counters on 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. During your next turn, this Pokémon can't attack.

Battle stats

Weakness: Water ×2
Retreat cost: Colorless
Attacks: 2

Market analysis

Ninetales price analysis

What drives the current market value of Ninetales #199.

TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($34.22).

At $34.22, Ninetales draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.

Cardmarket values Ninetales at a trend of €27.94, an average sold price of €26.20 and a near-mint floor of €8.90.

Price trend

Ninetales price history & movement

2026-10-13 · $32.55▲ 5.1% since 2026-10-132026-10-26 · $34.22

Recent sales average €32.37 over 7 days versus €26.94 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+20.2%).

The most recent 24-hour average is €22.54, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €27.94.

Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $32.55–$34.65. The most recent snapshot of $34.22 sits 80% up that range, 1.2% under the October 19, 2026 high.

Recorded volatility runs near 4.3% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 5.3% over the tracked window.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€22.54

7-day avg€32.37

30-day avg€26.94

Trend price€27.94

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest October 26, 2026

Prices as of October 26, 2026

Since October 21, 2026:▲ $1.42 (+4.3%)

All-time high

$34.65

October 19, 2026

All-time low

$32.55

October 13, 2026

Off all-time high

-1.2%

7 days since high

Since first snapshot

+5.1%

October 13, 2026

Max drawdown

-5.3%

peak-to-trough

Daily volatility

4.3%

st. dev of daily moves

Current value

$34.22

latest snapshot

Position in recorded range

80%

low $32.55high $34.65

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.

The $34.22 market translates to a net of about $29.39 (eBay), $29.56 (TCGplayer), $32.16 (Cardmarket), $30.19 (Whatnot) or $34.22 (direct). That $4.83 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.

High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.

Your sale

Sale price

Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Ninetales #199.

Your shipping cost

Weight · 1 oz

I offer free shipping

Best net payout$34.22

Spread across platforms$4.83

Platform	Account	Fees	Eff. fee	You net
eBay	No Store	$4.83	14.1%	$29.39	Sell on eBay →
TCGplayer	Standard Seller	$4.66	13.6%	$29.56	Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local Shop	Private Seller	$2.06	6.0%	$32.16	Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)best	Cash / In Person	—	0.0%	$34.22	Sell in person
Whatnot	Standard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)	$4.03	11.8%	$30.19	Sell 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 #199 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

Raw purchase price

Pre-filled with the live market value for Ninetales #199.

Grading service tier

Shipping & insurance

Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.

Marketplace fee · 13%

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

PSA 9 value

PSA 10 value

Chance of PSA 9 · 55%

Chance of PSA 10 · 30%

Should you grade this?

Marginal — thin upside

At $34.22 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $34.43 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $80.20 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $1.43 (1.9% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw

$29.77

Net as PSA 9

$13.59

[object Object] vs raw

Net as PSA 10

$64.20

[object Object] vs raw

Break-even sale

$80.20

Expected value

$31.20

Expected profit

$1.43

1.9% 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 Obsidian Flames

By market value Ninetales sits at #4 of 15 in Obsidian Flames (set median $13.06).

Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 80%.

The set's top card is Charizard ex (#223), valued at $89.04.

Rank in set

of 15 tracked

Set median

$13.06

Rarity

Illustration Rare

Series

Scarlet & Violet

Full Obsidian Flames report →

Value drivers

What makes Ninetales valuable

Priced at $34.22 with steady supply, Ninetales sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
Ninetales is a Fire card with 120 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
SIE NANAHARA illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
Ninetales is a contemporary card (2023), so its value moves with the current meta and pull rates.
As a Illustration Rare, Ninetales sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.

Buying notes

Buying & selling Ninetales

Centring and surface condition matter most on Illustration Rare cards; a clean copy of Ninetales can realise well above the $27.00 low end.
Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€32.37 and €26.94) to time entries and exits.
Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $34.22 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Because it is a Pokémon card, Ninetales has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Obsidian Flames was released in 2023; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.

FAQ

Ninetales value questions

What is Ninetales #199 worth?

Ninetales trades near $34.22 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $27.00–—; Cardmarket shows €27.94.

Should I buy Ninetales?

The card is rising on recent averages. Illustration Rare rarity and the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.

Is Ninetales rare?

Ninetales is a Illustration Rare card from Obsidian Flames (Scarlet & Violet series, 2023). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.

What print variants exist for Ninetales?

TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($34.22). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Where is Ninetales sold?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $34.22. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

What affects the price of Ninetales?

Four factors dominate: the Illustration Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by SIE NANAHARA also matters to collector demand.

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