Ninetales #36
Ninetales #36 sits in the Platinum series and carries a live market value of $33.27, 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.
Ninetales #36 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Ninetales at a glance
- Rarity: Rare.
- 7-day average €1.29; 30-day average €1.25.
- From Platinum (Platinum), released 2009.
- Live market value $33.27 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Cardmarket values it at €0.53 (EUR).
Ninetales price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Ninetales #36.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $149.99
- Mid
- $354.58
- High
- —
- Low
- $3.88
- Mid
- $6.50
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Ninetales #36
Printed as #36 in Platinum, Ninetales belongs to the Platinum series and dates to 2009. A Fire-type (90 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Suwama Chiaki illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $33.27, with listings from $149.99 to —.
“Its nine tails are said to be imbued with a mystic power. It can live for a thousand years.”
Printed flavour text on the Platinum #36 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Platinum
- Series
- Platinum
- Number
- #36 / 127
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Suwama Chiaki
- HP
- 90
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Vulpix
- Pokédex
- #38
- Released
- 2009/02/11
Ninetales attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Ninetales #36 — the playability layer behind the price.
Flame Bash
Flip a coin until you get tails. Search your deck for a number of Fire Energy cards up to the number of heads and attach them to any of your Pokémon in any way you like. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Mysterious Flames
If you have more Energy in play than your opponent, the Defending Pokémon is now Burned and Confused.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water +20
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Ninetales price analysis
What drives the current market value of Ninetales #36.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($33.27), Normal ($7.36).
At $33.27, Ninetales draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
This $33.27 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
Cardmarket values Ninetales at a trend of €0.53, an average sold price of €1.17 and a near-mint floor of €0.19.
Ninetales price history & movement
The card is holding steady: the 7-day average sold price is €1.29, 3.2% above the 30-day average of €1.25.
Latest daily average €0.43 against a trend price of €0.53.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $25.25–$33.27. The most recent snapshot of $33.27 sits 100% up that range.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 15% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 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 $33.27 nets roughly $28.56 on eBay, $28.73 on TCGplayer, $31.26 via Cardmarket, $29.34 on Whatnot or $33.27 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $4.71.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
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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 #36 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.
At $33.27 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $32.37 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $79.24 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $0.45 (0.6% 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 Platinum
By market value Ninetales sits at #23 of 89 in Platinum (set median $18.33).
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 75%.
The set's top card is Dialga G (#122), valued at $306.36.
What makes Ninetales valuable
- Classic-era (2009) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- The Suwama Chiaki artwork gives Ninetales appeal beyond pure playability.
- Priced at $33.27 with steady supply, Ninetales sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- As a Fire-type Pokémon card, Ninetales is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
Buying & selling Ninetales
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€1.29 and €1.25) to time entries and exits.
- Platinum was released in 2009; 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.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $33.27 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $33.27 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Ninetales value questions
What is Ninetales #36 worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $33.27 (low $149.99, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €0.53.
Is Ninetales a good investment?
As a classic-era Rare card it is holding steady in the short term (3.2% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
Is Ninetales rare?
Ninetales is a Rare card from Platinum (Platinum series, 2009). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Ninetales?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($33.27), Normal ($7.36). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Ninetales?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $33.27. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Ninetales's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era Platinum set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Suwama Chiaki also matters to collector demand.
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