Ninetales

Printed language: Italian · Pokémon

Set (printed edition): Set Base
Rarity (source): Rara
Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
Source reference: base1-12

CARDEX BACKGROUND

The Pokémon’s story

The legend of Ninetales goes back to nine sages said to have joined together to bring it into being. Its nine tails add to this mysterious aura, and the Pokédex credits it with a very long life. It understands human speech but does not easily forget an insult. Grabbing one of its tails could even bring a lasting curse. Behind this Pokémon's elegance lie intelligence, memory and ancient beliefs.

Background on the species in the video games; its forms and card versions may have appeared later.

A detail worth noticing

Ninetales can use flickering flames to hypnotise its prey before catching it, according to Ultra Moon. Fire is not only used to burn: its movement becomes a way to divert attention. This tactic explains why an encounter with this Pokémon calls for wariness of both its gaze and its flames.

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Card details

HP: 80
Type (source): Fuoco
Stage (source): Livello 1
Evolves from (printed name): Vulpix
Pokédex number: 38
Retreat cost: 1 Energy
Weakness (source): Acqua ×2

Printed card text — Italian

Quoted source text is retained in the card’s printed language so this exact printing can be identified. The CarDex background above is translated into English.

Description from the source

Molto intelligente, ma anche molto vendicativo. Chi osa afferrare una delle sue numerose code viene punito con una maledizione che durerà 1.000 anni. LIV 32 N.38

Attacks

Esca

Cost: Incolore · Incolore

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Fuocobomba

Cost: Fuoco · Fuoco · Fuoco · Fuoco

Damage: 80

Scarta una carta Energia Fuoco assegnata a Ninetales per poter usare questo attacco.

Documented variants

Versions reported by the source; identification for sales still needs verification.

Holographic
First Edition
Olografica · illimitato · Standard
Olografica · senza ombra · Standard · 1a Edizione
Olografica · senza ombra · Standard

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