While its popularity can’tcompare to the hype of Pikachu,Ninetales is one of the more beloved Kantonian characters in thePokemon TCG.This Pokemon’s TCG career dates back to the beginning, with its appearance in the Base Set enduring the test of time as one of the most iconic Pokemon card designs ever.
Whether you prefer cute, slice-of-life scenes or detailed action shots, the art variety in the best Ninetales cards is impressive. There’s no doubt that Ninetales has an impressive collection of gorgeous cards from top-tier vintage sets, but it also makesmodern appearances in sets like Obsidian Flames.However, those new cards have some work to do to equal the most valuable Ninetales cards.
Cards are ordered according to theirTCGPlayerMarket Price,which is the average price you might pay for a copy of the(first edition, where applicable)cards below.
Given the age and rarity of these cards,onlythose with anestablished market price on TCGplayerare included.
However,sale prices differ depending on the card’s condition,so this market price is just a rough idea of the card’s value.
6Ninetales: Dragon Frontiers (Holo Rare) – $47.70
Enter The Dragon Frontiers
As you might expect, Dragon Frontiers is packed with valuable cards, though Ninetales stands out from the variety of Dragon-type Pokemon you’ll find in the set. This unusual Ninetales art features the Pokemon ona purple background illuminated by the moonlight.
While this card comes in both a holo and reverse holo pattern, the former claims a steady advantage in price. At the top end of the range, you’ll find near-mint(NM)copies of this card can sell for as much as $55, though discounts are available if you settle for a lightly played(LP)copy, which typically trades in the $27 to $30 range.
5Ninetales: Expedition (Holo Rare) – $59.97
E-Reader Era Excellence
Ninetales' nextmost valuable card from Expeditioncouldn’t be more divergent from its artwork in Dragon Frontiers, as it trades a dark twilight scene for this bright moment of Ninetales bathed in sunlight as it wades through a sea of shrubbery. The light pastel colors create a striking scene, especially in the holo rare version.
While this card also boasts a reverse holo, it again falls short of the demand (and thus price) for the holo rare. As a point of direct comparison,LP copies of the holo sell for roughly $40;however,reverse holosin the same condition tend to settle just above the$20mark, leaving a substantial gap between the two iterations.
4Brock’s Ninetales: Gym Challenge First Edition (Holo Rare) – $88.16
An Unexpected Brock Cameo
Despite Brock’s typical association with Rock-type Pokemon as a Gym Leader, his selection of partner Pokemon ranges greatly throughout the series. While Ninetales isn’t typically connected with Brock, they cross paths in the anime series, if only briefly.
This card is referenced in the episode “Just Waiting On A Friend”(2002) where Brock returns a Ninetales to its Poke Ball after the Pokemon mistakes Brock for its actual trainer.
The first edition version of thisvaluable Gym Challenge cardcarries a hefty premium, with NM copies soaring as high as $85.99 in some instances. Luckily, LP copies can be picked up for about $60 while moderately played(MP)salesdrop to as little as $44.
3Ninetales: Hidden Legends (Ultra Rare) – $135.54
A Power Walk
Ninetales makes a huge leap into the triple digits with this incredibly cool card from Hidden Legends. You’ll rarely see Ninetales depicted with such ferocity, as their eyes glow a fiery red with a similar energy crackling in the background.
If you enjoy Pokemon at their most intimidating, then this is the best Ninetales card.
Damaged copies drop into the low $30 range, while heavily played(HP)can still command over $40 in some cases, while other copies in this condition drop to $34.LP cards soared into the 70s,but only NM sales north of $130 set a high standard for the potential of this card.
2Ninetales: Aquapolis (Holo Rare) – $140.00
18 Tails On One Card
One Pokemon in the spotlight is usually the standard, but Ninetales stands out asone of the best cards in Aquapolisby ignoring convention and stuffing two subjects into the frame on this stunning card. After your eyes adjust to the individual depictions, take a look at thecosmos holo pattern in the background that makes this card pop.
This Aquapolis card takes a small lead over its peer from Hidden Legends, witha $140 NM salesetting the cap at the top end of the range. LP copies take a steep dive into the 80s, whileMP holds strong in the 60s, giving you a more affordable point of entrythan an NM card.
1Ninetales: Base Set First Edition (Holo Rare) – $500.00
The Top Fox
The most iconic Ninetales card of all time stands strong, leapfrogging its competition with a value more than triple that of its next closest competitor. While the first edition copy is the more valuable version, this card still commands impressive value in Unlimited, withan NM sale hitting $130.
However, there’s no comparison to the demand for first-edition printings, with even damaged copies eclipsing the unlimited version, clocking in at around $145. An NM sale of $500 set the current market price, and multiple MP sales crossed the $300 mark, illustrating thatthis card is likely to hold a high value in LP and NM conditions.
