Ninetales 21/165
Set: Expedition Base Set
Released: Sep 15, 2002
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #38
- Card Number 21/165
- Card RarityRare Holo
- IllustratorAtsuko Nishida
- Release Date15/09/2002
- SeriesE-Card
- Expansion Expedition Base Set
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionKanto
- Generation Generation 1
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Fire - Health Points80 HP
- Weakness
Water ×2 - Retreat Cost
Colorless ×1
Attacks
- Mislead


Flip 2 coins. If either of them is heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.
- Ethereal Flame



Discard all Fire Energy cards attached to Ninetales. This attack does 30 damage plus 20 more damage for each card discarded this way.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Ninetales standing gracefully among glowing green bamboo stalks, its nine flowing tails radiating an ethereal light, with sharp red eyes piercing through a mystical, shimmering forest background.
Playability Overview
Ninetales offers strategic confusion through Mislead, but its reliance on discarding energy for Ethereal Flame demands careful resource management to balance damage output with sustainability.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Fiery ElegancePlace this Ninetales card in the center of a fire-themed page. Its stunning artwork complements other fire-type Pokémon beautifully, especially those with vibrant colors. Surround it with cards like Arcanine or Charizard to create a dynamic and fiery display.Additional Binder Suggestions: Volcano / Intense / Warm Red / Flame Dance / Fox Spirits









