Ninetales

Ninetales

Selected Masterpiece • 36/127
Artist Suwama Chiaki
Market Price $11.05
Platinum Platinum 2009
The Illustrator

Suwama Chiaki

Suwama Chiaki has illustrated Pokémon TCG cards from 2006 to 2020, appearing across sets including Sun & Moon, XY, and HeartGold & SoulSilver. The work favors playful, lighthearted scenes with balanced, clear staging and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Ninetales card captures a serene moment in a mystical landscape, where the graceful Pokémon stands poised among gentle wisps of energy. Its nine flowing tails create an ethereal aura, suggesting a deep connection to the mystical forces of nature. The soft colors and delicate details invite a sense of calm, as if time itself has paused to appreciate the beauty of this enchanting creature. In this snapshot, Ninetales embodies a spirit of elegance and mystery, inviting the viewer to ponder the secrets it holds.”

Editorial & Data

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Rarity Rare
Card Type Fire
Era
Platinum
Release
11/02/2009

Flame Bash

Flip a coin until you get tails. Search your deck for a number of basic Fire Energy cards up to the number of heads and attach them to any of your Pokémon in any way you like. Shuffle your deck afterward.

Mysterious Flames

40

If you have more Energy in play than your opponent, the Defending Pokémon is now Burned and Confused.

Weakness
+20