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Ninetales

Card 17/95

BW/XY-era 2011 Call of Legends Ninetales — modernized art and mechanics.

Call of LegendsSet
2011Released
Rare HoloRarity
TOKIYAIllustrator

01Card Stats

Stage 1 (evolves from Vulpix)
HP 90
TypeFire
RarityRare Holo
IllustratorTOKIYA
WeaknessWater ×2
Retreat
SetCall of Legends
Released2011

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

Grade-worthy value
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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 Call of Legends set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: None

Stage 1 Ninetales with 90 HP; top attack around 60 damage. Functions as an evolution-chain piece rather than a tournament attacker.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Ability: Roast Reveal

Once during your turn (before your attack), you may discard a Fire Energy from your hand. If you do, draw 3 cards. This power can't be used if Ninetales is affected by a Special Condition.

Will-o'-the-wisp Cost: Fire + Fire + Colorless · 60 damage

Weakness
Water ×2
Retreat cost
1

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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