Ninetales (Japanese)
Wind from the Sea · 022/087 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
022/087
Rarity
Rare
Variant
1st_Edition
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Ninetales (Japanese) Worth?
Ninetales (Japanese) (1st_Edition variant) is a Rare card in the Wind from the Sea set, card number 022/087. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Ninetales (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Ninetales (Japanese) (Wind from the Sea, 022/087) is worth around $23.50 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $23.50, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $12.98. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $91.85 — about 3.9x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $24.51.
Is It Worth Grading Ninetales (Japanese)?
Grading Ninetales (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($23.50) and a PSA 10 ($91.85) is about $68.35 — a 3.9x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $24.51, PSA 8 $30.00. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $12.98 | $12.98 | $12.98 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $20.18 | $20.18 | $20.18 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $91.85 | $91.85 | $91.85 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $24.51 | $24.51 | $24.51 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $23.50 | $23.50 | $23.50 | 4 |
Is Ninetales (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Ninetales (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. 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.
