Pokedex › Brock's Ninetales › Card 3/132

Brock's Ninetales

Card 3/132

Brock's Ninetales from Gym Challenge (2000) at slot 3 — the 1st Edition WotC-era Gym Leader holo tying Ninetales to Brock, Pewter City's Rock-type gym leader.

Gym ChallengeSet
2000Released
Rare HoloRarity
Ken SugimoriIllustrator

01Card Stats

Stage 1 (evolves from Brock's Vulpix)
HP 70
TypeFire
RarityRare Holo
IllustratorKen Sugimori
WeaknessWater ×2
Retreat●
SetGym Challenge
Released2000

02Editions and Print Runs

Printed in the WotC era when 1st Edition and Unlimited distinctions still applied.

1st Edition

How to spot it: 1st Edition stamp in the bottom-left of the artwork frame.

First print window; smaller run than Unlimited.

Unlimited

How to spot it: No 1st Edition stamp; standard print frame.

Most common version of this card.

04Variants and Foiling

Rarity tiers
Rare Holo
Foiling
Holo version with the holo pattern applied to the artwork.
Alt art / specials
No full-art, secret rare, or alternate-art version documented for this print.

05Language and Regional Versions

English
Standard English release.
Japanese
Released in the equivalent Japanese set.
European
Localized European prints exist with translated text.
Other
No documented language-exclusive errors or major regional variants.

06Current Market Value

Market value
~$148.33 raw
Raw copies run $88.99 to $207.46
No graded (PSA) sales in our index yet - check recent eBay sold prices below for the grading upside.
↗ See PSA 10 sold prices on eBay

Looking to buy this card?

These links may earn HoloHaul a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Find on TCGplayer Find on eBay

07Why Collectors Want It

  • Released in 2000's Gym Challenge, the WotC-era set that paired each Kanto gym leader with their themed Pokémon.
  • Brock's Ninetales ties the fully-evolved Ninetales slot to Pewter City's gym leader — Brock famously caught a Vulpix in the anime that became this Ninetales.
  • 1st Edition raw ~$147 vs. PSA 10 ~$1,916 — a clean ~13× grading multiple; Gym Challenge holo centering and edge wear are the usual downgrades.
  • A vintage Ninetales-line cornerstone for collectors building the Gym Leader chronology or completing the WotC-era Brock roster.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: None

Stage 1 Ninetales with 70 HP; top attack around 30 damage. Functions as an evolution-chain piece rather than a tournament attacker.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Ability: Shapeshift

Once during your turn (before your attack), you may attach an Evolution card from your hand to Brock's Ninetales. (This doesn't count as evolving Brock's Ninetales.) Treat Brock's Ninetales as if it were that Pokémon instead. It can't evolve, devolve, or use the Pokémon Power of that Pokémon. During your turn, you may discard the Evolution card attached to Brock's Ninetales. This power can't be used if Brock's Ninetales is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed. If Brock's Ninetales becomes Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed, discard all Evolution cards attached to it.

Will-o'-the-wisp Cost: Fire + Fire · 30 damage

Weakness
Water ×2
Retreat cost
1

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: WotC-era Ninetales PSA 10 populations vary; small numbers across most sets.

Graded copies command notable premiums over raw, especially for 1st Edition prints.

Other graders: BGS and CGC also grade vintage Pokemon; PSA dominates secondary-market liquidity.

More Ninetales cards

← Back to all Brock's Ninetales cards