Ninetales Collector’s Guide: Obsidian Flames (sv3-29)

Character Intro

Ninetales from the Obsidian Flames set is a sleek Uncommon card numbered 29. It boasts 120 HP and features the striking attack Will-O-Wisp. This card offers a balanced presence for collectors seeking a fiery addition.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Vulpix)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: G

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Ninetales card from the Scarlet & Violet series set “Obsidian Flames,” card number 29. It is an Uncommon rarity card illustrated by Yoshioka. No other printings or reprints are noted for this exact card.

Variants & Identifiers

• Variants: There are no known print variants for this card.
• Identifiers: Set code “sv3,” card number 29, and regulation mark G.
• Attacks:
• “Will-O-Wisp” deals 20 damage for one Fire energy.
• “Nine-Tailed Dance” places 9 damage counters on an opponent’s Pokémon but prevents attacking next turn.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its attacks offer strategic options, with “Nine-Tailed Dance” providing a damage-over-time effect at the cost of skipping the next attack.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Uncommon rarity and detailed artwork, maintaining its edges and surface is crucial for collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Obsidian Flames (sv3): This set introduces a fiery Ninetales with a balanced HP and unique attack effects, emphasizing strategic play and thematic design consistent with the Scarlet & Violet series.