{"product_id":"ninetales-199-197-sv03-obsidian-flames-obf-pokemon","title":"Ninetales -199\/197 - SV03: Obsidian Flames (OBF) Pokemon","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNinetales 199\/197 Illustration Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cem\u003eScarlet \u0026amp; Violet—Obsidian Flames (SV03)\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the most visually coveted pulls in the modern Pokémon TCG era. Numbered beyond the set's 197-card base, this secret-tier \u003cstrong\u003eIllustration Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e features artwork by \u003cstrong\u003eSie Nanahara\u003c\/strong\u003e that places Ninetales in a sunlit enchanted forest, its nine tails flowing gracefully against warm golden light filtering through the canopy — a painterly, full-art scene that collectors immediately gravitated toward as one of OBF's standout non-Charizard pulls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eObsidian Flames\u003c\/em\u003e debuted August 11, 2023 as the third Scarlet \u0026amp; Violet expansion and made history as the first English set to introduce type-shifted Tera Pokémon ex — headlined by the iconic Dark-type Charizard ex that took the hobby by storm. That chase-card spotlight drove enormous box openings and broad collector engagement, which helped surface the Illustration Rare subset as genuine keepers. The Ninetales IR was among the scene-based illustrations that rewarded the full-set collector over the secret-rare chaser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustration Rare · #199\/197 · Holo finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\/Stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fire-type · Stage 1 · 120 HP · Evolves from Vulpix\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttacks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Will-o-Wisp (R) for 20; Nine-Tailed Dance (RR) — places 9 damage counters on any opponent's Pokémon\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sie Nanahara\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarket value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw Near Mint copies have surged roughly \u003cstrong\u003e49% in the last 30 days\u003c\/strong\u003e, with recent sales landing around \u003cstrong\u003e$40\u003c\/strong\u003e. PSA 9 copies trade around \u003cstrong\u003e$80\u003c\/strong\u003e, and PSA 10 Gem Mint slabs are listed in the \u003cstrong\u003e$190+ range\u003c\/strong\u003e. The card has appreciated over \u003cstrong\u003e200% since its 2023 release date\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNinetales has a devoted collector base, and this IR's enchanted-forest aesthetic makes it a perpetual standout in binder pages alongside any mystical or Fire-type theme. With raw prices climbing and PSA 10 population still manageable, this is the window collectors look back on and wish they'd moved faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. \u003cstrong\u003eAll sales final.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collector Station","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51007204557052,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/1387\/2892\/files\/BF23BC94-49DC-41E3-BB0F-39D268970D92.jpg?v=1787541113","url":"https:\/\/thecollectorstation.com\/products\/ninetales-199-197-sv03-obsidian-flames-obf-pokemon","provider":"Collector Station","version":"1.0","type":"link"}