Ninetales

Ninetales

Selected Masterpiece • 20/95
Market Price $17.06
HS—Unleashed HeartGold & SoulSilver 2010
The Illustrator

Hajime Kusajima

Hajime Kusajima is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2018, spanning E-Card and EX-era releases. The work favors vibrant, contrasting color with playful, energetic moods, using balanced, character-forward compositions that keep action clear and readable.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Ninetales card captures a serene moment in a vibrant forest, where the graceful Pokémon stands poised, its nine tails flowing elegantly. The warm hues of the scene evoke a sense of calm, suggesting a connection to the natural world around it. With its keen gaze, Ninetales seems to embody both wisdom and mystique, inviting viewers to appreciate its enchanting presence. This snapshot feels like a quiet pause in a lively forest, where magic and nature intertwine.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 16, 2026.

Rarity Rare
Card Type Fire
Era
HeartGold & SoulSilver
Release
12/05/2010

Heat Acceleration

Search your discard pile for up to 3 Fire Energy cards and attach them to 1 of your Pokémon.

Searing Flame

30

The Defending Pokémon is now Burned.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost