Ninetales Obsidian Flames Illustration rare Pokémon card — value and price

Ninetales

Obsidian Flames · Illustration rare
Pokémon pkm:sv03-199 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$39.91
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $32.21 – $49.01.
▲ 2% · 47d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$37.20
Never pay above $38.69
Optimal sell
$42.88
Never sell below $40.80
Buy this card · aim to pay under $38.69
TCGplayer →Find on eBay →Graded (PSA 10) →Amazon: sealed →
When it arrives: a penny sleeve + toploader is all it takes to keep it Near Mint.
Penny sleevesToploaders

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Selling this card
Optimal sell $42.88 · never below $40.80. 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.
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 Obsidian Flames has a fair market value of about $39.91 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Ninetales?

List around $42.88 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $31.91 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Ninetales?

A disciplined buy target is about $37.20 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $38.69.

Where can I buy Ninetales?

Ninetales is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $39.91 and aim to pay under $38.69 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Ninetales?

Ninetales is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $38.69; paying near or below $37.20 keeps a margin of safety versus the $39.91 fair value.

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