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Ninetales

Evolutions / #15/108

Ninetales

Printed language: English · Pokémon

Set (printed edition)
Evolutions
Rarity (source)
Rare
Illustrator
Ken Sugimori
Source reference
xy12-15

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
100
Type (source)
Fire
Stage (source)
Stage1
Evolves from (printed name)
Vulpix
Pokédex number
38
Retreat cost
1 Energy
Weakness (source)
Water ×2

Printed card text — English

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

It has nine long tails and fur that gleams gold. It is said to live for 1,000 years.

Attacks

Lure

Cost: Fire

Switch 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon with his or her Active Pokémon. The new Active Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.

Fire Blast

Cost: Fire · Fire · Colorless

Damage: 120

Discard a Fire Energy attached to this Pokémon.

Documented variants

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

  • Normal
  • normal · standard

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