# Ninetales #199/197

The Ninetales (#199/197, SV03: Obsidian Flames, 2023) is a illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 2 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.8/10 grade (NM-MT), with 50% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $51.

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

## Card details

- Set: SV03: Obsidian Flames
- Number: #199/197
- Year: 2023
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Illustration Rare
- Variant: Illustration Rare
- Finish: Holofoil

## Market price

- Current raw value: $51

## Community grade population

- Scans: 2
- Average overall grade: 8.8 / 10
- Average corners: 8.5
- Average edges: 9.0
- Average surface: 9.3
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 50%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 50% | $51 |
| 8 | 50% | $51 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 50% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Ninetales carries a market value of $51. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $51, about 1.0× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Ninetales worth?

A raw (ungraded) Ninetales from SV03: Obsidian Flames currently carries a market value of about $51. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

### What grade do most Ninetales cards get?

Across 2 community scans on ZeroPop, the Ninetales averages a 8.8/10 overall grade. 50% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.5, edges 9.0, surface 9.3, centering 9.0.

### What are the most common defects on a Ninetales?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Ninetales cards are Whitening (50% of scans).

### Is the Ninetales worth grading?

Whether the Ninetales 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