Ninetales
Hidden Legends · 22/101 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
Hidden LegendsNumber
22/101
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
Ninetales: Rarity & Collectibility
Ninetales in its sought-after Reverse_Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #22/101 of the Hidden Legends set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Ninetales?
In 2026, a Near Mint Ninetales (Rare, Hidden Legends #22/101) changes hands at roughly $56.99, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $56.99, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $18.60. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $56.99, Lightly Played $40.00, Moderately Played $28.42, Heavily Played $1.37, Damaged $18.60 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Ninetales is valued near $242.50 — about 4.3x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Ninetales: Gem Mint & Population
Even for a card at this rarity, the top of the market belongs to certified gem-mint copies. A PSA 10 (or CGC 10 / BGS Black Label equivalent) Ninetales sits around $242.50 — roughly 4.3x a raw copy. That gap exists because relatively few examples ever earn a perfect grade, so gem-mint population is the real scarcity collectors chase. Step down a notch and demand spreads across PSA 9 $132.77, CGC 10 $152.50, CGC 9.5 $99.99 — each tier a smaller, scarcer pool than the one below it. The rule of thumb for collectors: the rarer the card, the more a certified high grade matters to its standing.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $28.71 | $28.71 | $28.71 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $55.98 | $55.98 | $55.98 | 14 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $152.50 | $152.50 | $152.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $79.99 | $79.99 | $79.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $99.99 | $99.99 | $99.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $242.50 | $242.50 | $242.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $132.77 | $132.77 | $132.77 | 12 |
| ebay | SGC 8 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $18.60 | $18.60 | $18.60 | 17 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.37 | $1.37 | $1.37 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 22 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $28.42 | $28.42 | $28.42 | 32 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $56.99 | $56.99 | $56.99 | 31 |
Collector Outlook for Ninetales
Ninetales holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. Cards in this band from beloved sets tend to keep a loyal collector base over time. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Ninetales on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
