Ninetales
XY - Primal Clash · 21/160 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
21/160
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Ninetales Worth?
Ninetales (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the XY - Primal Clash set, card number 21/160. 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 Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Ninetales (XY - Primal Clash, 21/160) is worth around $2.71 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $2.71, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.18. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $2.71, Lightly Played $1.31, Moderately Played $0.95, Heavily Played $0.35, Damaged $0.18 — 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 $61.00 — about 23x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $38.00.
Is It Worth Grading Ninetales?
Grading Ninetales can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($2.71) and a PSA 10 ($61.00) is about $58.29 — a 23x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $38.00, CGC 9.5 $8.00. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.66 | $3.66 | $3.66 | 7 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.99 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $4.49 | $4.49 | $4.49 | 12 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $11.22 | $11.22 | $11.22 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $61.00 | $61.00 | $61.00 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $38.00 | $38.00 | $38.00 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.18 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.35 | $0.35 | $0.35 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.31 | $1.36 | $1.36 | 87 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.95 | $0.95 | $0.95 | 40 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.71 | $2.97 | $3.47 | 165 |
Is Ninetales a Good Buy?
Ninetales 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's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
