Ninetales – Mysterious Treasures (#32)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Ninetales (#32) is a Rare card from Diamond & Pearl - Mysterious Treasures released in 2007. It showcases artwork by Kouki Saitou and the Fire Blast attack (60 damage), Discard a Fire Energy attached to Ninetales.. TCGplayer market price sits around $4.28, Cardmarket average sale is €2.33, Floor listings start near €0.30.
- TCGplayer market price: $4.28
- Cardmarket trend price: €2.36
- Recent low listing: €0.30
Card Details
- Set
- Mysterious Treasures
- Card Number
- 32
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 80
- Type
- 🔥 Fire
- Weaknesses
- Water +20
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Abilities
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Color Shift
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. Ninetales is the same type as that Pokémon (all if that Pokémon is more than 1 type) until the end of your turn. This power can't be used if Ninetales is affected by a Special Condition.
Attacks & Strategy
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Fire Blast
[Fire, Fire]
— 60
Discard a Fire Energy attached to Ninetales.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Ninetales from Mysterious Treasures (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2007, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kouki Saitou.
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 32 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Ninetales's Fire Blast deals 60 damage for Fire + Fire energy. Special effect: Discard a Fire Energy attached to Ninetales.
Stats Overview: 80 HP • Fire Type • Weak to Water +20
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mysterious Treasures #32 ← Current | 80 | 1 attack | Rare | $4.28 |
�📦 Mysterious Treasures Set Context
This Ninetales is part of the Mysterious Treasures expansion , released as part of the Diamond & Pearl series in 2007.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Kouki Saitou, 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 cards from Mysterious Treasures are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Kouki Saitou 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.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Ninetales 32 was released in 2007 in the Mysterious Treasures expansion. This set is part of the Diamond & Pearl series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Kouki Saitou. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Mysterious Treasures 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 Unlimited format.
🛡️ 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.