Ninetales (Japanese)
Pokemon Web · 034/048 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
Pokemon WebNumber
034/048
Rarity
Rare
Variant
1st_Edition
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Ninetales (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Ninetales (Japanese) in its sought-after 1st_Edition variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #034/048 of the Pokemon Web 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 (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Ninetales (Japanese) (Rare, Pokemon Web #034/048) changes hands at roughly $85.00, 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 $85.00, whereas a Lightly Played one slides to around $70.00. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Ninetales (Japanese) is valued near $103.51 — about 1.2x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Ninetales (Japanese): 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 (Japanese) sits around $103.51 — roughly 1.2x 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 $89.99, PSA 8 $32.89 — 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 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $72.99 | $72.99 | $72.99 | 15 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $103.51 | $103.51 | $103.51 | 14 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $32.89 | $32.89 | $32.89 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $89.99 | $89.99 | $89.99 | 15 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $85.00 | $85.00 | $85.00 | 15 |
Collector Outlook for Ninetales (Japanese)
Ninetales (Japanese) 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 (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
