What is the estimated value of an ungraded Ninetales [Black Flame] #12?

An ungraded copy of Ninetales [Black Flame] #12 from the Pokémon Base Set is currently valued at $40.

How much is a graded copy of this Pokémon card worth?

A Grade 9 copy of Ninetales [Black Flame] #12 is valued at $495.

Which condition should I aim for when buying this Base Set card?

The value difference is substantial; aiming for a Grade 9 will yield a much higher return compared to an ungraded copy.

Ninetales [Black Flame] #12 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value

Pokémon Base Set

What the Ninetales [Black Flame] #12 card from Pokémon Base Set is worth — ungraded and graded (PSA 10).

Ninetales [Black Flame] #12 value — Ungraded $40 · Grade 9 $495. Prices updated July 2026.

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$40

Ungraded

12.4×

$495

Grade 9

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 9 premium on this card is 12.4× raw.

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Which version do you have?

If you just want Ninetales #12, grab the Standard version for only $15. The premium versions offer distinct value: 1st Edition ($344) and Shadowless ($35) represent higher scarcity and desirability. Pay up for these if you seek investment or top-tier collecting. Otherwise, the Black Flame ($40) or No Damage ($10) versions offer minor upgrades for a modest price increase.

VersionUsedNewBuy

1st EditionNinetales [1st Edition] #12 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$343.56$22,420eBay ↗

Black Flame— this pageNinetales [Black Flame] #12 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$40—eBay ↗

ShadowlessNinetales [Shadowless] #12 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$35.24$2,042eBay ↗

StandardNinetales #12 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$14.99$1,957eBay ↗

1999-2000Ninetales [1999-2000] #12 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$14.5—eBay ↗

No DamageNinetales [No Damage] #12 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$10—eBay ↗

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PriceCharting — Ninetales [Black Flame] #12 (Pokémon Base Set)$40

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Brand: Pokémon
Set: Pokémon Base Set
Game: Pokémon

Ninetales [Black Flame] #12 (Pokémon Base Set) card value

An ungraded Ninetales [Black Flame] #12 from Pokémon Base Set averages around $40. A Grade 9 copy runs about $495, and a PSA 10 gem-mint commands null.

What drives the price

Centering, corners, edges, and surface decide a card's grade — and the grade decides the price. The jump from raw to PSA 10 can be 5–20×, so condition is everything. Holos, first editions, and shadowless prints carry the biggest premiums.

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$40	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$495	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the estimated value of an ungraded Ninetales [Black Flame] #12?: An ungraded copy of Ninetales [Black Flame] #12 from the Pokémon Base Set is currently valued at $40.
How much is a graded copy of this Pokémon card worth?: A Grade 9 copy of Ninetales [Black Flame] #12 is valued at $495.
Which condition should I aim for when buying this Base Set card?: The value difference is substantial; aiming for a Grade 9 will yield a much higher return compared to an ungraded copy.