# Ninetales -199/197 #199/197

The Ninetales -199/197 (#199/197, SV03: Obsidian Flames) is a illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 7 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.8/10 grade (NM-MT), with 29% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $43.

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: $43
- 1-year change: +104.8%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 7
- Average overall grade: 8.8 / 10
- Average corners: 8.6
- Average edges: 9.0
- Average surface: 9.1
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 29%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 29% | $51 |
| 9 | 43% | $46 |
| 8 | 29% | $51 |

### Most common condition issues

- Sharp (Front): 14% of scans
- Unverifiable: 14% of scans
- Whitening (Front): 14% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Ninetales -199/197 carries a market value of $43. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $51, 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?

A raw (ungraded) Ninetales -199/197 from SV03: Obsidian Flames currently carries a market value of about $43. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

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

Across 7 community scans on ZeroPop, the Ninetales -199/197 averages a 8.8/10 overall grade. 29% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.6, edges 9.0, surface 9.1, centering 9.0.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Ninetales -199/197 cards are Sharp (Front) (14% of scans), Unverifiable (14% of scans), Whitening (Front) (14% 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