Ninetales #199/197, SV03: Obsidian Flames

Ninetales #199/197

SV03: Obsidian Flames · 2023

Illustration RareHolofoil
Market value
$16
Avg grade
8.3

The Ninetales (#199/197, SV03: Obsidian Flames, 2023) is a illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 3 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.3/10 grade (NM-MT), with 33% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $16.

Price history

3M change
$16.01
+31.7%

Source: justtcg

This card at every grade

Real community scans of the Ninetales, graded across the scale, with the typical value at each tier.

Ninetales graded 9.5
9.5
33% of scans
$51
Ninetales graded 8
8
67% of scans
$51

Is it worth grading?

A raw Ninetales sells for about $16. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $51, about 3.2× the raw price. Whether a submission pays off depends on the grade your copy would actually get.

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Community grades

8.3
Avg Grade
3
Scans
33%
Gem Mint 9.5+
9.5
Top Grade

Grade distribution

9.5
1 · 33%
8
2 · 67%

Average sub-grades

Corners
8.0
Edges
8.7
Surface
9.0
Centering
9.0

Most common condition issues

Whitening (Front) 33%Whitening 33%

Community average: 8.3 (NM-MT) · based on 3 ZeroPop scans

Recent community scans

Ninetales, graded 7.5
Ninetales
SV03: Obsidian Flames
7.5$51
Ninetales, graded 9.5
Ninetales
SV03: Obsidian Flames
9.5$51
Ninetales, graded 8.0
Ninetales
SV03: Obsidian Flames
8.0$51

Card details

Number#199/197
Year2023
GamePokemon
RarityIllustration Rare
VariantIllustration Rare
PrintingHolofoil
Set releasedAug 11, 2023
Set size238 cards

Frequently asked questions

What is a Ninetales worth?

A raw (ungraded) Ninetales from SV03: Obsidian Flames currently carries a market value of about $16. 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 3 community scans on ZeroPop, the Ninetales averages a 8.3/10 overall grade. 33% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.0, edges 8.7, surface 9.0, centering 9.0.

What are the most common defects on a Ninetales?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Ninetales cards are Whitening (Front) (33% of scans), Whitening (33% 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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