Ninetales

Ninetales

Selected Masterpiece • H19/147
Market Price $175
Aquapolis E-Card 2003
The Illustrator

Kagemaru Himeno

Kagemaru Himeno has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 656 cards. Work appears across sets including Jungle, Team Rocket, and Black & White, with a craft built on playful, character-forward staging, balanced layouts, and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Ninetales card from the Aquapolis set captures the elegant fox-like Pokémon in a moment of ethereal beauty, surrounded by a shimmering backdrop of stars. Its nine flowing tails seem to dance gracefully, embodying a sense of mystique and allure. The soft glow emanating from Ninetales adds to the enchanting atmosphere, inviting viewers to imagine the warmth and magic it brings to its surroundings. This snapshot suggests a world where elegance and power coexist harmoniously.”

Editorial & Data

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Card Type Fire
Era
E-Card
Release
15/01/2003

Miracle Tail

10

Flip a coin. If heads, choose a Special Condition (Asleep, Burned, Confused, Paralyzed, or Poisoned). The Defending Pokémon is now affected by that Special Condition.

Roasting Heat

40+

If the Defending Pokémon is Burned, this attack does 40 damage plus 20 more damage.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost