Ninetales – Evolutions (#16)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Ninetales (#16) is a Rare Break card from XY - Evolutions released in 2016. It showcases artwork by 5ban Graphics and the Explosive Fireball attack (10+ damage), Discard all Fire Energy attached to this Pokémon. This attack does 60 more damage for each Energy card discarded in this way.. TCGplayer market price sits around $3.25, Cardmarket average sale is €3.45, Floor listings start near €0.90.
- TCGplayer market price: $3.25
- Cardmarket trend price: €3.79
- Recent low listing: €0.90
Card Details
- Set
- Evolutions
- Card Number
- 16
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Break
- Illustrator
- 🎨 5ban Graphics
- HP
- 140
- Type
- 🔥 Fire
Attacks & Strategy
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Explosive Fireball
[Fire, Colorless]
— 10+
Discard all Fire Energy attached to this Pokémon. This attack does 60 more damage for each Energy card discarded in this way.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Ninetales from Evolutions (Rare Break) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2016, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator 5ban Graphics.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Ninetales 16 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Ninetales's Explosive Fireball deals 10+ damage for Fire + Colorless energy. Special effect: Discard all Fire Energy attached to this Pokémon. This attack does 60 more damage for each Energy ca...
Stats Overview: 140 HP • Fire Type
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Ninetales Cards
Looking for other Ninetales cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolutions #16 ← Current | 140 | 1 attack | Rare Break | $3.25 |
�📦 Evolutions Set Context
This Ninetales is part of the Evolutions expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2016.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by 5ban Graphics, 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
- Rare Break cards from Evolutions are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by 5ban Graphics 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.
More from Evolutions
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Ninetales 16 was released in 2016 in the Evolutions expansion. This set is part of the XY series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by 5ban Graphics. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Evolutions is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Fire type Pokémon like Ninetales have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in 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. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.