01Card Stats

Stage 1 (evolves from Vulpix)

HP 70

TypePsychic

RarityRare Holo

IllustratorHajime Kusajima

WeaknessWater ×2

Retreat—

SetDragon Frontiers

Released2006

02Editions and Print Runs

Modern print era — no 1st Edition or Shadowless variants exist for cards printed after the WotC era.

Unlimited

How to spot it: Standard modern card frame; no edition stamp.

All copies share the same Unlimited print frame.

04Variants and Foiling

Rarity tiers: Rare Holo
Foiling: Holo version with the holo pattern applied to the artwork. Reverse-holo parallel exists with the holo pattern applied to the background.
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

Holo	~$74 raw for the base card; verify current listings.
Reverse Holo	~$119 raw (PriceCharting realized, May 2026)

The reverse-holo parallel is the value driver on this card.

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07Why Collectors Want It

Final evolution of the Vulpix → Ninetales line — home to vintage holos and modern GX/ex prints.
Required for any complete Ninetales master set across eras.
Collectors of the Dragon Frontiers set need this card to finish it.

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: Volunteer

Once during your turn (before your attack), you may remove 4 damage counters from Ninetales and discard Ninetales from Vulpix. If you do, search your deck for Ninetales or Ninetales ex and put it onto Vulpix (this counts as evolving Vulpix). Shuffle your deck afterward.

Trick Tail Cost: Colorless + Colorless · 30 damage

Search your discard pile for an Energy card and attach it to 1 of your Pokémon.

Weakness: Water ×2
Retreat cost: 0

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: Modern Common/Uncommon — most copies are not graded because raw value rarely justifies the fee.

Graded populations stay low; usually collected raw or sleeved rather than slabbed.

Other graders: Negligible BGS/CGC submission volume.

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