Ninetales – Rebel Clash (#177)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Ninetales (#177) is a Rare Ultra card from Sword & Shield - Rebel Clash released in 2020. It showcases artwork by Saki Hayashiro and the Nine-Tailed Shapeshifter attack, Choose 1 of your opponent's Active Pokémon's attacks and use it as this attack.. TCGplayer market price sits around $16.79, Cardmarket average sale is €17.90, Floor listings start near €9.00.
- TCGplayer market price: $16.79
- Cardmarket trend price: €17.85
- Recent low listing: €9.00
Card Details
- Set
- Rebel Clash
- Card Number
- 177
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Ultra
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Saki Hayashiro
- HP
- 200
- Type
- 🔥 Fire
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation D ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Water ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Nine-Tailed Shapeshifter
[Fire, Colorless, Colorless]
Choose 1 of your opponent's Active Pokémon's attacks and use it as this attack. -
Flamethrower
[Fire, Colorless, Colorless, Colorless]
— 180
Discard an Energy from this Pokémon.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (45.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Ninetales from Rebel Clash (Rare Ultra) represents a premium addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2020, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Saki Hayashiro.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Ninetales 177 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark D, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Ninetales's Nine-Tailed Shapeshifter for Fire + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Choose 1 of your opponent's Active Pokémon's attacks and use it as this attack.
Stats Overview: 200 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
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebel Clash #177 ← Current | 200 | 2 attacks | Rare Ultra | $16.79 |
�📦 Rebel Clash Set Context
This Ninetales is part of the Rebel Clash expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2020. As a Rare Ultra card, it represents one of the premium pulls from this set.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Saki Hayashiro, 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: 3-6x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 3-5x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Premium rarity card in Near Mint+ 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 Ultra cards from Rebel Clash are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Saki Hayashiro 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 177 was released in 2020 in the Rebel Clash expansion. This set is part of the Sword & Shield series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Saki Hayashiro. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Rarity & Collectibility: As a Rare Ultra card, this Ninetales is among the premium chase cards from Rebel Clash. These premium versions typically hold value better than common printings.
Set Popularity: Rebel Clash represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
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 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
- Magnetic holders recommended
- 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.