Ninetales

Ninetales

Selected Masterpiece • 12/102
Artist Ken Sugimori
Market Price $22.56
Base Base 1999
The Illustrator

Ken Sugimori

Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Ninetales card captures a serene moment, showcasing the elegant fox-like Pokémon with its flowing tails gracefully fanned out. The soft glow surrounding Ninetales adds a magical quality to the scene, evoking a sense of calm and mystique. Its poised demeanor suggests both wisdom and a hint of mischief, inviting viewers to imagine the enchanting world it inhabits. This snapshot beautifully reflects the character's allure and the quiet strength it embodies.”

Editorial & Data

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Card Type Fire
Set Base
Era
Base
Release
09/01/1999

Lure

If your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, choose 1 of them and switch it with his or her Active Pokémon.

Fire Blast

80

Discard 1 Fire Energy card attached to Ninetales in order to use this attack.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost