Ninetales [1st Edition] - Pokemon Base Set #12
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Ninetales [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
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Card History
Base Set Ninetales stands out as one of the original holo rares of the hobby’s foundational English set, pairing a disruptive gust effect in Lure with a massive Fire Blast that made it feel dangerous even beside the era’s headline cards.
In-Game
This exact card earned extra trivia value in the English Pokémon Trading Card Game on Game Boy, where its name was famously misspelled as “Ninetails,” a quirky vintage error collectors still love to point out.
Artist
The artwork is by Ken Sugimori, the defining visual architect of early Pokémon, which gives this card the unmistakable hand-drawn look collectors associate with the franchise’s first generation.
Card History
Ninetales’ mystique goes far beyond the card game—its anime spotlight in 'Just Waiting on a Friend' leaned directly into the fox-spirit folklore that inspired the species, deepening the eerie charm behind this card’s curse-themed flavor text.
Set Lore
As a 1st Edition Base Set holo, this card comes from the most iconic early English print run in Pokémon TCG history, the release that established the look and prestige of vintage Wizards of the Coast collecting.
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About Ninetales [1st Edition] (Pokemon Base Set #12)
Ninetales [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 12. This card is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $800.00, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $800.00 to $800.00, with a median of $800.00.
Card details
- Card Number
- #12
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Ninetales [1st Edition] from Pokemon Base Set #12?
The current market price of Ninetales [1st Edition] is $800.00. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Ninetales [1st Edition] from?
Ninetales [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 12, released in 1999.
Is Ninetales [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Ninetales [1st Edition] is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Ninetales [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Ninetales [1st Edition] on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.
Approximately 2,500 PSA graded copies tracked.