Alolan Ninetales-GX Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Alolan Ninetales-GX from the Guardians Rising set is a Rare Holo GX card numbered 22. With 210 HP, it’s notably sturdy, and its signature attack, Blizzard Edge, brings high damage with a calculated discard cost.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1, GX
• Weakness: Metal ×2
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Attacks:
• Ice Blade: Deals 50 damage to one of your opponent’s Pokémon without applying Weakness or Resistance if it’s on the Bench.
• Blizzard Edge: Deals 160 damage but requires discarding 2 Energy from this Pokémon.
• Ice Path-GX: Moves all damage counters from this Pokémon to the opponent’s Active Pokémon; limited to one GX attack per game.
• Pokémon-GX Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
• Illustrator: 5ban Graphics
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Sun & Moon series’ Guardians Rising set as card number 22, classified as a Rare Holo GX. The artwork follows the set’s aesthetic, showcasing the signature style of 5ban Graphics.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by the set code “sm2-22,” Water-type iconography, the absence of a regulation mark, and that it evolves from Alolan Vulpix. The card’s rarity is Rare Holo GX.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Keep the Pokémon-GX rule in mind: when this Pokémon is knocked out, your opponent takes two Prize cards, which impacts risk/reward planning.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the holofoil by using sleeves and storing the card away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching, and consider a top loader or a binder with individual pockets for long-term preservation.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Guardians Rising (sm2): Introduces Alolan Ninetales-GX as a versatile Water-type GX with strong HP and flexible attacks, aligning with the set’s focus on diverse elemental strategies and GX mechanics.
• Other Sets: No other printings or reprints of this exact card are documented.