Ninetales ex · Scarlet & Violet 151, what to know.
About the Ninetales ex card
Ninetales ex is card 38 of 207 in Scarlet & Violet 151, released in September 2023, a Double Rare. It is a Stage 1 Fire-type with 260 HP.
As a Stage 1, it evolves from Vulpix, which places Ninetales ex deeper in its line and means most collectors hold it alongside the cards it evolves from.
Illustrated by kawayoo.
What is Ninetales ex worth?
Ninetales ex is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Scarlet & Violet 151's value. The rarity tier decides most of it, since the same card prints at several tiers with very different prices. In top-grade 1st Edition, Scarlet & Violet 151 holos range from the mid hundreds for the lesser cards up to the set's marquee chase; raw and Unlimited copies trade for a fraction of that. The live market price above shows the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Ninetales ex before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
Expect the holo window to set the grade on Ninetales ex. Print misregistration and fine scratches in the fire foil are the usual reasons a copy lands at a 9, and edge whitening against the frame is the next thing a grader notes.
If you are collecting Ninetales ex
If you are buying Ninetales ex, work in order: confirm the print variant first, then the grade, then price against recent sales for that exact variant and grade. Price the Ninetales ex against the population report, since modern holo supply is large.
