Ninetales Collector’s Guide: Silver Tempest #18

Character Intro

Ninetales from the Silver Tempest set is an uncommon card numbered 18. It boasts 110 HP and features the vivid attack Scorching Breath. This sleek Pokémon adds a fiery touch to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Vulpix)
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: F
• Flavor Text: “It is said to live 1,000 years, and each of its tails is loaded with supernatural powers.”
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Silver Tempest set printing, card number 18, which is an Uncommon rarity.

• Hypnotic Gaze: puts the opponent’s Active Pokémon to sleep.
• Scorching Breath: a powerful 120-damage attack that prevents Ninetales from attacking on the next turn.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include the set code “swsh12,” regulation mark “F,” and the illustrator Shiburingaru’s distinctive artwork style.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data. No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Uncommon rarity and detailed artwork, handling with clean hands and keeping it in a rigid top-loader is recommended.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Silver Tempest: This set includes the Ninetales card as an Uncommon Stage 1 Fire-type with a unique sleep-inducing attack and a high-damage breath attack, emphasizing strategic play with status effects and powerful strikes.