Alolan Ninetales Burning Shadows Rare Pokémon card — value and price

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Alolan Ninetales

Burning Shadows · Rare
Pokémon pkm:sm3-28 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$2.08
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $1.14 – $3.24.
▼ 3% · 18d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$1.86
Never pay above $1.98
Optimal sell
$2.27
Never sell below $2.14
Buy this card · aim to pay under $1.98
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $2.27 · never below $2.14. 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
Low value — a sleeve in a plain/bubble mailer is plenty; tracking optional under ~$20.
Penny sleevesBubble mailers
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Common questions
How much is Alolan Ninetales worth?

Alolan Ninetales from Burning Shadows has a fair market value of about $2.08 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Alolan Ninetales?

List around $2.27 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $0.57 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Alolan Ninetales?

A disciplined buy target is about $1.86 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $1.98.

Where can I buy Alolan Ninetales?

Alolan Ninetales is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $2.08 and aim to pay under $1.98 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Alolan Ninetales?

Alolan Ninetales is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $1.98; paying near or below $1.86 keeps a margin of safety versus the $2.08 fair value.

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