Question 1

What is the current market value of Ninetales #17?

Accepted Answer

Ninetales from Surging Sparks is currently trading around $0.09. Week-over-week movement is lower by 18.2%. Current value trails the 30-day mean ($0.13) by 31.5%. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.09 to $0.20 (122% spread), a high-volatility profile. This version is categorized as Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Ninetales #17 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Recent pricing has softened by 18.2% over 7 days, with the card now 55% below its 90-day high. Observed 90-day bounds of $0.09 and $0.20 create a 122% band, matching a high-volatility profile. Versus the 30-day average ($0.13), the card is trading 31.5% lower. Condition sensitivity is substantial: PSA 10 carries a +83233% premium over raw value. PSA 9 is currently around $2.00, while PSA 10 is $75.00.

Question 3

What is Ninetales #17 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Ninetales is a Surging Sparks card from the 2024 release window. The printed flavor text states: "It has nine long tails and fur that gleams gold. It is said to live for 1,000 years." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Uncommon. Printed HP is 120. Energy typing is Fire. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. This card evolves from Vulpix. The printed attacks highlight "Fire Soul". The card has a weakness to Water. Retreat cost is 1 energy. Uncommon-tier prints usually balance accessibility with moderate collector demand.

Question 4

What are the alternative Ninetales cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Ninetales often benchmark it against other Ninetales cards. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 5 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.08 to $49.92 (62300% spread). The current card sits -99% versus the sampled alternative average of $14.23. Notable alternatives include Ninetales #9 (Chaos Rising) at $0.08, Ninetales #25 (Aquapolis) at $34.77, Ninetales #199 (Obsidian Flames) at $49.92, and Ninetales #30 (Fusion Strike) at $0.29.

Question 5

What set is Ninetales #17 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Surging Sparks is 2024. It belongs to the Scarlet & Violet series. The checklist contains 252 cards, placing it in a large expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 2 years old and still in a recent release window. Ninetales (#17) is one of the Uncommon prints in this expansion.

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