# Ninetales #199/197

The Ninetales -199/197 (#199/197, SV03: Obsidian Flames) is a illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 16 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.9/10 grade (NM-MT), with 25% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/ninetales-199-197-sv03-obsidian-flames-199-197

## Card details

- Set: SV03: Obsidian Flames
- Number: #199/197
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Illustration Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Aug 11, 2023
- Set size: 238 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $34
- 1-year change: +101.6%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 16
- Average overall grade: 8.9 / 10
- Average corners: 8.8
- Average edges: 9.1
- Average surface: 9.1
- Average centering: 9.2
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 25%
- Highest community grade: 10.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 10 | 6% | $41 |
| 9.5 | 19% | $45 |
| 9 | 56% | $42 |
| 8 | 19% | $47 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening(Front): 6% of scans
- Whitening(Back): 6% of scans
- Upper Right Border(Back): 6% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Ninetales -199/197 carries a market value of $34. Community scans grading 10 are worth roughly $41, about 1.2× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Ninetales -199/197 worth?

The Ninetales -199/197 from SV03: Obsidian Flames has a live raw market value that moves with recent sales, and graded copies sell for more. Create a free ZeroPop account and start a 3-day Pro trial to see its current value, full price history, and the estimated price at every grade.

### What grade do most Ninetales -199/197 cards get?

Across 16 community scans on ZeroPop, the Ninetales -199/197 averages a 8.9/10 overall grade. 25% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.8, edges 9.1, surface 9.1, centering 9.2.

### What are the most common defects on a Ninetales -199/197?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Ninetales -199/197 cards are Whitening(Front) (6% of scans), Whitening(Back) (6% of scans), Upper Right Border(Back) (6% of scans).

### Is the Ninetales -199/197 worth grading?

Whether the Ninetales -199/197 is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app