Ninetales
Emerald · 38/106 · Uncommon
Current Prices
Set
EmeraldNumber
38/106
Rarity
Uncommon
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Ninetales Worth?
Ninetales (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is an Uncommon from Emerald, card number 38/106. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is a premium card whose value justifies professional protection and, often, grading.
Ninetales Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Ninetales (Emerald, 38/106) is worth around $102.49 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $102.49, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $5.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $102.49, Lightly Played $117.10, Moderately Played $100.00, Heavily Played $33.12, Damaged $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 $1,181 — about 12x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $159.99.
Is It Worth Grading Ninetales?
Grading Ninetales can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($102.49) and a PSA 10 ($1,181) is about $1,078 — a 12x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $159.99, CGC 10 $350.00, CGC 9.5 $115.00. At this price grading is usually worth it: the value jump and authentication outweigh the cost.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $33.30 | $33.30 | $33.30 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 9 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $99.99 | $99.99 | $99.99 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $350.00 | $350.00 | $350.00 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $115.00 | $115.00 | $115.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $1,181 | $1,181 | $1,181 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $59.00 | $59.00 | $59.00 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $85.00 | $85.00 | $85.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $350.00 | $350.00 | $350.00 | 23 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $33.12 | $33.12 | $33.12 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $117.10 | $117.10 | $117.10 | 30 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $102.49 | $102.49 | $102.49 | 66 |
| tcgplayer | PSA 9 | $159.99 | $159.99 | $159.99 | 23 |
Is Ninetales a Good Buy?
Ninetales is an uncommon — steady set-filler value rather than an investment piece. Premium cards like this are where most genuine appreciation happens — condition and grade decide the ceiling. Whatever you decide, recheck Ninetales's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
