Collector’s Guide: Ninetales – Base Set 2 (Card #13)

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Ninetales
• Set: Base Set 2
• Card Number: 13
• Rarity: Rare Holo
• HP: 80
• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Vulpix)
• Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
• Legality: unknown

Ninetales from Base Set 2 is a classic Stage 1 Fire-type Pokémon card featuring two attacks: Lure, which allows switching the opponent’s Benched Pokémon with their Active Pokémon, and Fire Blast, a powerful 80-damage attack that requires discarding a Fire Energy attached to Ninetales. The card’s flavor text highlights Ninetales’ intelligence and vengeful nature, warning of a 1,000-year curse for grabbing its tails.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Base Set 2 expansion, identified by the set code base4. It is a Rare Holo card, making it a sought-after collectible for fans of classic Fire-type Pokémon and holographic cards from the early TCG era.

Variants & Identifiers

• Set Name: Base Set 2
• Card Number: 13
• Rarity: Rare Holo
• Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
• Weakness: Water (×2)
• No abilities are present on this card.
• No print variants are listed for this exact printing.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil surface and maintain card condition:

• Store the card in a protective sleeve, preferably a penny sleeve followed by a top loader or a magnetic case.
• Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
• Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures.
• Handle with clean hands to prevent oils and dirt from damaging the card surface.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Base Set 2: A reprint set combining cards from the original Base Set and Jungle expansions, Base Set 2 features updated card borders and holofoil patterns. Ninetales #13 retains its classic artwork by Ken Sugimori and remains a popular card for collectors focusing on early Fire-type Pokémon.