Ninetales Collector’s Guide: HS Unleashed #20

Character Intro

Ninetales from the HS Unleashed set is a Rare Stage 1 Fire-type Pokémon with 90 HP. Numbered 20 in the set, it features Heat Acceleration for rapid Energy setup and Searing Flame to apply consistent pressure with burn. A standout addition for collectors and Fire-type enthusiasts.

Quick Facts

• HP: 90
• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Vulpix)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Resistance: None
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Heat Acceleration: Attach up to 3 Fire Energy cards from your discard pile to one of your Pokémon.
• Searing Flame: Deals 30 damage and burns the Defending Pokémon.

Key Printings

This exact Ninetales card appears only in the HS Unleashed set, numbered 20. It is classified as a Rare card and features artwork by Hajime Kusajima. No alternate printings or reprints of this exact card are documented.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include the set code “hgss2” and the card ID “hgss2-20.” The card’s subtypes include Stage 1, and it is a Fire-type Pokémon with a single retreat cost.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
  Its play viability is limited to casual or collector formats due to its unknown legality status.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the card in a sleeve and keep it away from sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and unique illustration, a stable environment helps prevent fading and physical wear.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• HS Unleashed: Introduces Ninetales as a Rare Stage 1 Fire-type Pokémon with versatile Energy acceleration and burn-inducing attacks. The card’s mystical flavor text and elegant artwork make it a standout collectible within the HeartGold & SoulSilver series.