Ninetales 29 / 197 Pokemon Card from Obsidian Flames Set
Ninetales is a Stage 1 Fire-type Pokémon with 120 HP. It was illustrated by Yoshioka and is card number 29 in the Obsidian Flames set from the Scarlet &…
- Set: Obsidian Flames
- Number: 29/197
- Rarity: Uncommon
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About the Ninetales Pokémon Card
Ninetales is a Fire-type Pokémon card with 120 HP from the Obsidian Flames set, part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It carries the collector number 29/197 and is classified as Uncommon. The Obsidian Flames set was released on August 11, 2023.
The card includes the flavor text: “Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1,000-year curse.”.
Ninetales Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Ninetales
Card number: 29/197
Set: Obsidian Flames
Series: Scarlet & Violet
Rarity: Uncommon
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Fire
HP: 120
Artist: Yoshioka
Release date: August 11, 2023
National Pokédex number: 38
Why Collect the Ninetales Pokémon Card?
Ninetales is most often collected as part of a complete Obsidian Flames set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Ninetales Pokémon Card
Ninetales was illustrated by Yoshioka.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Ninetales Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Ninetales is about $0.48. Recent listings range from roughly $0.10 (low) to
For context, the Obsidian Flames set has a median card value near $0.26 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 Obsidian Flames set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Ninetales Pokémon Card
Whether Ninetales 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 40 copies of this card, of which 12 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 30.0%. 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.
How Rare Is the Ninetales Pokémon Card?
As an Uncommon card, Ninetales sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 40 copies to date.
Other Printings of Ninetales
Ninetales appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Legendary Collection 17 (around $351), Pokémon Rumble 3 (around $310) and Aquapolis H19 (around