Alolan Ninetales (Japanese)
SM12: Alter Genesis · 056/095 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
056/095
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Alolan Ninetales (Japanese) Worth?
Alolan Ninetales (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the SM12: Alter Genesis set, card number 056/095. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is an affordable, easy-to-find card best valued as part of a complete set rather than on its own.
Alolan Ninetales (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Alolan Ninetales (Japanese) (SM12: Alter Genesis, 056/095) is worth around $1.76 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $1.76, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $1.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $47.99 — about 27x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value.
Is It Worth Grading Alolan Ninetales (Japanese)?
Grading Alolan Ninetales (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($1.76) and a PSA 10 ($47.99) is about $46.23 — a 27x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: CGC 10 $22.99. At this value grading rarely makes sense — the fee usually exceeds the card's worth.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.99 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 10 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.99 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 19 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $22.99 | $22.99 | $22.99 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $47.99 | $47.99 | $47.99 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.76 | $1.78 | $1.78 | 27 |
Is Alolan Ninetales (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Alolan Ninetales (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Don't expect price growth here — value it for completeness, not returns. Whatever you decide, recheck Alolan Ninetales (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
