Ninetales (Japanese)
BW5: Dragon Blast · 010/050 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
010/050
Rarity
Rare
Variant
1st_Edition_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Ninetales (Japanese) Worth?
Ninetales (Japanese) (1st_Edition_Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the BW5: Dragon Blast set, card number 010/050. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Ninetales (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Ninetales (Japanese) (BW5: Dragon Blast, 010/050) is worth around $5.57 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $5.57, while a Heavily Played one drops to roughly $5.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $5.57, Lightly Played $9.99, Moderately Played $8.00, Heavily Played $5.00 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $99.98 — about 18x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $57.99.
Is It Worth Grading Ninetales (Japanese)?
Grading Ninetales (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($5.57) and a PSA 10 ($99.98) is about $94.41 — a 18x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $57.99. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $3.98 | $3.98 | $3.98 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.99 | $3.99 | $3.99 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $5.57 | $5.57 | $5.57 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $99.98 | $99.98 | $99.98 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $57.99 | $57.99 | $57.99 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | 3 |
Is Ninetales (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Ninetales (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Ninetales (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
