Ninetales [Shadowless] - Pokemon Base Set #12
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Ninetales [Shadowless] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
This card’s Fire Blast attack is lifted straight from a move Ninetales can learn in the games, making Base Set Ninetales feel like an early snapshot of how the TCG translated Kanto battle identity onto cardboard.
In-Game
The flavor text on Base Set Ninetales comes from Ninetales’s original English Pokédex entry in Pokémon Red and Blue, preserving the famous warning that tugging one of its tails could bring a thousand-year curse.
Artist
Because this holo is illustrated by Ken Sugimori, Pokémon’s primary early character designer and art director, it carries the unmistakable official Gen 1 look that collectors instantly associate with the franchise’s first era.
Set Lore
The Shadowless version belongs to the short-lived 1999 Base Set print that dropped the 1st Edition stamp but still kept the missing art-box shadow and thinner HP font, a combination vintage collectors chase as one of the hobby’s most iconic early print variants.
Cultural Impact
Ninetales’ mystique runs deeper than the card text alone, since franchise lore describes it as an intelligent, vengeful Pokémon tied to legends, curses, and even a thousand-year lifespan—exactly the kind of mythology that gave early holo rares their larger-than-life aura.
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About Ninetales [Shadowless] (Pokemon Base Set #12)
Ninetales [Shadowless] 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 $132.73, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo, with 1 listing currently for sale.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $115.59 to $132.73, with a median of $116.06.
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 [Shadowless] from Pokemon Base Set #12?
The current market price of Ninetales [Shadowless] is $132.73. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Ninetales [Shadowless] from?
Ninetales [Shadowless] is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 12, released in 1999.
Is Ninetales [Shadowless] worth grading?
Whether Ninetales [Shadowless] 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 [Shadowless]?
You can buy or sell Ninetales [Shadowless] 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 5,500 PSA graded copies tracked.