Ninetales 57/165
Set: Expedition Base Set
Released: Sep 15, 2002
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #38
- Card Number 57/165
- Card RarityRare
- 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 gracefully standing amidst lush, green bamboo stalks, its glowing golden tails flowing elegantly, eyes gleaming with mystic intensity as soft light filters through the dense forest background.
Playability Overview
Ninetales offers strategic value with its chance-based confusion attack and escalating damage through energy discard, encouraging tactical energy management despite its vulnerability and modest HP.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Fiery EleganceThis Ninetales artwork radiates a captivating warmth, with its flowing tails and flames creating a sense of mystical beauty. Placing it in a "Fire Fantasy" section would do justice to its ethereal vibe. Consider pairing it with cards featuring other elegant Fire types like Entei or Volcarona to enhance that magical feel.Additional Binder Suggestions: Volcano / Mystical / Warm Glow / Fox Spirit / Enchanted Flames










