Alolan Ninetales Pokémon card #SM128
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SM Black Star Promos·Sun & Moon series·#SM128

Alolan Ninetales #SM128

Alolan Ninetales #SM128 sits in the Sun & Moon series and carries a live market value of $6.56, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.

Market value
$6.56
Cardmarket (EUR)
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Print variants
2
7d trend
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Price alert
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Alolan Ninetales #SM128 today, you'd net about
$6.56after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $6.56Cardmarket $5.88Whatnot $5.54TCGplayer $5.42eBay $5.39

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?
No trend data

There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Alolan Ninetales #SM128. Sell on your own schedule.

Alolan Ninetales at a glance

  • Set: SM Black Star Promos (Sun & Moon, 2017).
  • Cardmarket does not list a price.
  • Rare rarity.
  • No published price history.
  • Current TCGplayer market value $6.56 (Normal).
Market prices

Alolan Ninetales price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Alolan Ninetales #SM128.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Normaltop
$6.56
TCGplayer market
Low
$35.00
Mid
$47.00
High
—
Holofoil
$6.35
TCGplayer market
Low
$44.99
Mid
$47.49
High
—

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

Deal check

Is this Alolan Ninetales a good deal?

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Live market value$6.56
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Overview

About Alolan Ninetales #SM128

Printed as #SM128 in SM Black Star Promos, Alolan Ninetales belongs to the Sun & Moon series and dates to 2017. It is a Fairy-type Pokémon with 110 HP, printed as Stage 1.

The card is illustrated by kirisAki and currently trades at $6.56 for the Normal printing, with a low-to-high range of $35.00 to —.

Card facts

Set
SM Black Star Promos
Series
Sun & Moon
Number
#SM128 / 248
Rarity
Rare
Illustrator
kirisAki
HP
110
Type
Fairy
Subtype
Stage 1
Evolves from
Alolan Vulpix
Released
2017/02/03
Card text

Alolan Ninetales attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Alolan Ninetales #SM128 — the playability layer behind the price.

ColorlessColorless

Smash Kick

30
FairyFairyColorless

Spiral Drain

80

Heal 30 damage from this Pokémon.

Battle stats

Weakness
Metal ×2
Resistance
Darkness -20
Retreat cost
Colorless
Attacks
2
Market analysis

Alolan Ninetales price analysis

What drives the current market value of Alolan Ninetales #SM128.

There are 2 tracked printings here — Normal at $6.56, Holofoil at $6.35.

At $6.56 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.

In the $6.56 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.

Cardmarket does not list Alolan Ninetales, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.

Price trend

Alolan Ninetales price history & movement

2026-10-15 · $6.56▲ 0% since 2026-10-152026-10-26 · $6.56

Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.

Alolan Ninetales has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $6.56 to $6.56; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.

Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg—
7-day avg—
30-day avg—
Trend price—

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :→ — (0.0%)
All-time high
$6.56
All-time low
$6.56
Off all-time high
-0%
11 days since high
Since first snapshot
0.0%
Max drawdown
-0%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
0%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$6.56
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
100%
low $6.56high $6.56

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

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Alolan Ninetales?

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

Selling Alolan Ninetales at $6.56 nets roughly $5.39 on eBay, $5.42 on TCGplayer, $5.88 via Cardmarket, $5.54 on Whatnot or $6.56 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.17.

As a rare card, Alolan 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 Alolan Ninetales #SM128.

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Best net payout$6.56
Spread across platforms$1.17
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$1.1717.8%$5.39Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$1.1417.3%$5.42Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$0.6810.3%$5.88Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$6.56Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$1.0215.5%$5.54Sell 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 Alolan Ninetales?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Alolan Ninetales #SM128 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

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Pre-filled with the live market value for Alolan Ninetales #SM128.

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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?
Not worth grading

At $6.56 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $52.54 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-61.6% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$5.71
Net as PSA 9
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[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
—
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$52.54
Expected value
—
Expected profit
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-61.6% 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

Alolan Ninetales within SM Black Star Promos

Alolan Ninetales ranks #148 of 164 tracked SM Black Star Promos cards by market value, against a set median of $17.55.

Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 10%.

The set's top card is Champions Festival (#SM78), valued at $388.67.

Rank in set
#148
of 164 tracked
Set median
$17.55
Rarity
Rare
Series
Sun & Moon
Full SM Black Star Promos report →
Value drivers

What makes Alolan Ninetales valuable

  • The kirisAki artwork gives Alolan Ninetales appeal beyond pure playability.
  • At Rare rarity, Alolan Ninetales is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
  • Modern-era (2017) cards are widely collected, so condition and rarity drive the spread between copies.
  • Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
  • As a Fairy-type Pokémon card, Alolan Ninetales is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Alolan Ninetales

  • Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
  • Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Normal market of $6.56 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
  • Bulk lots of Alolan Ninetales can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
  • Because it is a Pokémon card, Alolan Ninetales has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
  • For Alolan Ninetales, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Normal, Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
FAQ

Alolan Ninetales value questions

What is the value of Alolan Ninetales?

Alolan Ninetales trades near $6.56 on TCGplayer (Normal), ranging $35.00–—; Cardmarket shows —.

Is Alolan Ninetales a good investment?

As a modern-era Rare card it is holding steady in the short term. Value will track playability and collector demand.

How rare is Alolan Ninetales?

Alolan Ninetales is a Rare card from SM Black Star Promos (Sun & Moon series, 2017). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.

Does Alolan Ninetales have multiple printings?

TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Normal ($6.56), Holofoil ($6.35). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Which marketplace sells Alolan Ninetales?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $6.56. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

Why does Alolan Ninetales cost what it does?

Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Sun & Moon set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fairy), and condition. Artwork by kirisAki also matters to collector demand.

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