History
Ninetales, the majestic evolution of Vulpix, is a Fire-type Pokémon renowned for its mystical nine tails and elegance. Its inclusion in the Base Set, launched in 1999, is iconic and marked the beginning of the global craze for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. The Base Set was the very first expansion for the game, introducing the original 151 Pokémon and laying the groundwork for a cultural phenomenon.
The Ninetales 12/102 card is a rare holographic card, highly sought after by collectors. Its artwork, penned by the legendary Ken Sugimori, the original Pokémon designer, perfectly captures Ninetales' grace and power. The illustration depicts Ninetales in an elegant pose, its distinctive nine tails beautifully highlighted by the shining effect characteristic of Base Set rare holographic cards.
The 1st Edition of the Base Set is particularly coveted due to its rarity. It is distinguished by the small “1st Edition” logo located below the Pokémon's artwork. These cards were produced in limited quantities during the game's initial launch, making them significantly harder to find and more valuable than their Unlimited Edition counterparts. A 1st Edition holographic Ninetales card is a true piece of Pokémon TCG history.
Fun facts
- Ninetales is based on the Kitsune, a mythical Japanese fox with multiple tails, believed to possess great powers and longevity.
- The Ninetales 12/102 card from the Base Set is one of the 16 rare holographic cards in the expansion, and one of six Fire-type holos.
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