Ninetales – Primal Clash (#21)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Ninetales (#21) is a Rare card from XY - Primal Clash released in 2015. It showcases artwork by Kanako Eo and the Flickering Flames attack (70 damage), Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Asleep.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.74, Cardmarket average sale is €0.63, Floor listings start near €0.20.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.74
- Cardmarket trend price: €1.17
- Recent low listing: €0.20
Card Details
- Set
- Primal Clash
- Card Number
- 21
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kanako Eo
- HP
- 90
- Type
- 🔥 Fire
- Weaknesses
- Water ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Abilities
-
Barrier Shrine
Each player can't play any Stadium cards from his or her hand.
Attacks & Strategy
-
Flickering Flames
[Fire, Fire, Colorless]
— 70
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Asleep.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Ninetales from Primal Clash (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2015, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kanako Eo.
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 21 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Ninetales's Flickering Flames deals 70 damage for Fire + Fire + Colorless energy. Special effect: Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Asleep.
Stats Overview: 90 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.
� 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primal Clash #21 ← Current | 90 | 1 attack | Rare | $0.74 |
�📦 Primal Clash Set Context
This Ninetales is part of the Primal Clash expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2015.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Kanako Eo, 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 Primal Clash are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Kanako Eo 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 21 was released in 2015 in the Primal Clash 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 Kanako Eo. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Primal Clash 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.