| Set | Expedition Base Set |
| Card number | 21 |
| Rarity | Rare Holo |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 80 |
| Artist | Atsuko Nishida |
| Released | Sep 2002 |
Ninetales #21 Value (Expedition Base Set)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Oct 9, 2026.
Positioned in the middle of Expedition Base Set's price order, Ninetales number 21 is a 2002 Rare Holo illustrated by Atsuko Nishida. Its E-Card layout and classic Kanto subject give it broad appeal beyond its current ranking of 56th in the set. Recent pricing has softened, though top-condition copies occupy a very different market.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $64.53 |
| TCGplayer mid price (USD) | $65.85 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €25.00 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €104.11 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €62.10 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 135 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $4,551 |
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Why Ninetales #21 is priced where it is
Ninetales #21 is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from Expedition Base Set, the E-Card era (2002). It ranks as number 48 by price out of 165 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 71x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Over the last 30 days the price fell -21%, from $82.04 to $64.53. The illustration is by Atsuko Nishida.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGS | 8 | $106.38 | 1 |
| CGC | 9 | $89.11 | 5 |
| PSA | 10 | $4,551 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $358.34 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $247.85 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $91.45 | 5 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Ninetales price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | €25.00 | $64.53 |
| Sep 2026 | €26.00 | $72.70 |
| Aug 2026 | €26.62 | $82.04 |
| Jul 2026 | €25.00 | $79.27 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Ninetales #21 worth on Oct 9, 2026?
As of Oct 9, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $64.53, a PSA 10 sells for around $4,551 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €25.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Ninetales #21 worth?
As of Oct 9, 2026, a PSA 10 Ninetales #21 sells for about $4,551 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $64.53 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Ninetales #21 rare?
Ninetales #21 is printed at Rare Holo rarity and ranks number 48 by price among the 165 cards in Expedition Base Set. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Ninetales #21 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it dropped -21% to about $64.53. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
Is Ninetales #21 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 70.5x raw ($4,486 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.
How do I check which printing of Ninetales I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (21) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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