Ninetales

Ninetales

Selected Masterpiece • 15/108
Artist Ken Sugimori
Market Price $3.98
Evolutions XY 2016
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

“In this card, Ninetales stands gracefully amidst a swirling backdrop of blues and blacks, suggesting a mystical atmosphere. Its nine flowing tails and elegant posture convey a sense of both beauty and power, as if it is ready to unleash its fiery abilities. The soft glow around its fur hints at an ethereal quality, inviting the viewer to appreciate its presence in this moment. This scene captures the essence of Ninetales as a captivating character in its enchanting world.”

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.

Card Type Fire
Era
XY
Release
02/11/2016

Lure

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

120

Discard a Fire Energy attached to this Pokémon.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost