Ninetales #38
🔥 Hot MoveNinetales #38 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $167.66, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
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.
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).
Ninetales price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Ninetales #38.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $104.99
- Mid
- $123.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $4.99
- Mid
- $9.71
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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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
Ninetales attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Ninetales #38 — the playability layer behind the price.
Confuse Ray
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.
Searing Flame
The Defending Pokémon is now Burned.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
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).
Ninetales price history & movement
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
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
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
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Ninetales #38.
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.
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
Pre-filled with the live market value for Ninetales #38.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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 & 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.
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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