Ninetales – 151 (#38)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Ninetales (#38) is a Double Rare card from Scarlet & Violet - 151 released in 2023. It showcases artwork by kawayoo and the Heat Wave attack (30 damage), Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Burned.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.94, Cardmarket average sale is €1.31, Floor listings start near €0.40.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.94
- Cardmarket trend price: €1.32
- Recent low listing: €0.40
Card Details
- Set
- 151
- Card Number
- 38
- Rarity
- ✨ Double Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 kawayoo
- HP
- 260
- Type
- 🔥 Fire
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation G ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Water ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Heat Wave
[Fire]
— 30
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Burned. -
Mirrored Flames
[Fire, Colorless]
— 80+
If you have the same number of cards in your hand as your opponent, this attack does 140 more damage.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (40.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Ninetales from 151 (Double Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2023, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator kawayoo.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: As a modern release, this card offers accessible entry points for new collectors while maintaining good liquidity.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Ninetales 38 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark G, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Ninetales's Heat Wave deals 30 damage for Fire energy. Special effect: Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Burned.
Stats Overview: 260 HP • Fire Type • Weak to Water ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151 #38 ← Current | 260 | 2 attacks | Double Rare | $0.94 |
�📦 151 Set Context
This Ninetales is part of the 151 expansion , released as part of the Scarlet & Violet series in 2023.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by kawayoo, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Ninetales card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Double Rare cards from 151 are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by kawayoo resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fire typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
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📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Ninetales 38 was released in 2023 in the 151 expansion. This set is part of the Scarlet & Violet series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by kawayoo. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: 151 is a modern release that benefits from high print quality and readily available supply, making it accessible for collectors.
Competitive History: Fire type Pokémon like Ninetales with high HP make excellent tank options in competitive play, often serving as cornerstone Pokémon in control decks. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Ninetales card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Fire energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Ninetales works best in Fire type decks. With high HP, consider including healing and damage reduction cards to maximize survivability. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.