Ninetales
Pokemon • Scarlet & Violet: Obsidian Flames
Card Type
Stage 1
Set & Number
Scarlet & Violet: Obsidian Flames - 199/197
Rarity
Illustration Rare
Edition & Language
Unlimited • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $15 USD; Graded (PSA 10): $35 - $50 USD
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies of Obsidian Flames Ninetales 199/197 have been selling consistently in the $12 to $16 range on secondary marketplaces like TCGplayer and eBay.
Condition Details
Card appears well-centered with clean edges and sharp corners visible in the photo, though a closer inspection under direct light is recommended to check for minor surface scratches.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading if centering and surface are flawless, as a PSA 10 commands a solid premium over the raw value.
Card Description
Stage 1 Pokémon - Evolves from Vulpix - HP 120. Fire type. Attack 1: Will-O-Wisp (20 damage). Attack 2: Nine-Tailed Dance (Cost: 2 Fire energy) - Put 9 damage counters on 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. During your next turn, this Pokémon can't attack. Weakness: Water (x2), Resistance: None, Retreat: 1.
Notable Features
Full art Illustration Rare featuring atmospheric forest artwork by Shinji Kanda, with a textured surface and silver border characteristic of modern Pokémon Secret/Illustration Rares.
Authentication Notes
Standard modern Pokémon card stock features, correct font hierarchy, proper set symbol, and textured holofoil pattern indicate a genuine card.
Scanned: 2026-10-10T15:34:23.271429