Ninetales Base Set Rare Pokémon card — value and price

Ninetales

Base Set · Rare
Pokémon pkm:base1-12 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$25.86
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $14.22 – $45.20.
▼ 7% · 32d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$23.25
Never pay above $24.69
Optimal sell
$29.89
Never sell below $27.07
Buy this card · aim to pay under $24.69
Find on eBay → TCGplayer → Buy on Amazon → Graded (PSA 10) →
When it arrives: a penny sleeve + toploader is all it takes to keep it Near Mint.
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $29.89 · never below $27.07. Value your copy for the live net-after-fees calculator.
Where to sell
eBay~13.25% + $0.30Largest audience; on any listing use “Sell one like this” to prefill yours.TCGplayer~10–11%Best for singles; buyers expect competitive, data-driven pricing.Whatnot~8% + paymentLive-auction app; strong for breaks, lots, and fast sales.
Shipping & protection supplies
Sleeve + toploader in a team bag, taped inside a bubble mailer, shipped with tracking.
Penny sleevesToploadersTeam bagsBubble mailersPainter’s tape
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Common questions
How much is Ninetales worth?

Ninetales from Base Set has a fair market value of about $25.86 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Ninetales?

List around $29.89 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $20.60 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Ninetales?

A disciplined buy target is about $23.25 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $24.69.

Where can I buy Ninetales?

Ninetales is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $25.86 and aim to pay under $24.69 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Ninetales?

Ninetales is trending rising ~19% (7d vs 30d) lately. A disciplined entry is under $24.69; paying near or below $23.25 keeps a margin of safety versus the $25.86 fair value.

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