1st Edition
How to spot it: 1st Edition stamp in the bottom-left of the artwork frame.
First print window; smaller run than Unlimited.
01Card Stats
Stage 1 (evolves from Vulpix)
HP
80
TypeFire
RarityRare Holo
IllustratorKen Sugimori
WeaknessWater ×2
Retreat●
SetLegendary Collection
Released2002
02Editions and Print Runs
Printed in the WotC era when 1st Edition and Unlimited distinctions still applied.
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. 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
Market value
~$350.95 raw
Raw copies run $499.99 to $524.99
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07Why Collectors Want It
- A reverse-holo of a Jungle-reprinted holo from 2002's Legendary Collection — the WotC-era set famous for its mirror-foil reverse parallels.
- Reverse-holo raw ~$181 — Legendary Collection mirror-foil surface scarcity drives the lift, with gem-mint copies trading well above raw.
- Mirror-foil surfaces scratch easily and centering downgrades are common; clean reverse-holo pulls are legitimately scarce.
- A vintage Ninetales-line cornerstone and one of the loudest LC reverse-holo chases in the era.
08Competitive Playability
Tier: Niche
Stage 1 Ninetales with 80 HP; top attack near 80 damage — playable in casual or rogue lists, not a competitive staple.
09Card Moves and Abilities
Lure
If your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, choose 1 of them and switch it with the Defending Pokémon.
Fire Blast
Discard 1 Fire Energy card attached to Ninetales or this attack does nothing.
- 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.