
Ninetales ex is a Stage 1 Fire-type Pokémon card with 260 HP. It is illustrated by artist PLANETA Tsuji and is part of the Scarlet & Violet set, specifically…
Ninetales ex is a Fire-type Pokémon card with 260 HP from the 151 set, part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It carries the collector number 186/165 and is classified as Ultra Rare. The 151 set was released on September 22, 2023.
Card name: Ninetales ex
Card number: 186/165
Set: 151
Series: Scarlet & Violet
Rarity: Ultra Rare
Subtypes: Stage 1, ex
Type: Fire
HP: 260
Artist: PLANETA Tsuji
Release date: September 22, 2023
National Pokédex number: 38
Ninetales ex sits at a higher rarity tier, which makes it the kind of card collectors build sets around and use as a display piece. Well-centred, high-grade copies are the most desirable. For collectors completing the 151 set, a card like this is often a centrepiece.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Ninetales ex was illustrated by PLANETA Tsuji.
For Ultra Rare cards, the illustration is a major part of the appeal, and the artwork is one of the main reasons collectors seek these cards out.
The current aggregated market price for Ninetales ex is about
For context, the 151 set has a median card value near $0.95 and an average near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the 151 set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether Ninetales ex is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 3,751 copies of this card, of which 1,351 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 36.0%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
Ultra Rare cards such as Ninetales ex are among the harder pulls in a set and are the kind of card collectors actively chase, which is reflected in their relative scarcity.
Its collector number (186/165) sits above the set's printed total of 165, which is typical of special and secret rare cards that fall outside the main numbered set.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 3,751 copies to date.
Ninetales ex appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Hidden Legends 96 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Ninetales ex pokémon card is a Ultra Rare card from the 151 set (Scarlet & Violet series). As a higher-rarity chase card, it appeals to collectors building a complete set or focusing on standout artwork. Its current aggregated market price is about
Ninetales ex is from the 151 set (Scarlet & Violet series), numbered 186/165 with the Ultra Rare rarity.
Ninetales ex is classified as Ultra Rare.
The current aggregated market price is about
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 3,751 copies so far, with about 36.0% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 3,751 copies, of which 1,351 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 36.0%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
Ultra Rare cards such as Ninetales ex are among the harder pulls in a set and are the kind of card collectors actively chase, which is reflected in their relative scarcity.
The 151 set was released on September 22, 2023.
Yes. Ninetales ex appears on 4 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.