Ninetales (Surging Sparks 17) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Ninetales from the Surging Sparks set is an Uncommon card numbered 17. With 120 HP and a single attack, Fire Soul, it’s a sleek, focused design that captures Ninetales’ fiery nature while offering sturdy utility.

Quick Facts

Card Stats

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Vulpix)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: H
• Attack: Fire Soul (50 damage + 30 to one Benched Pokémon)

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Scarlet & Violet series’ Surging Sparks set as card number 17 (Uncommon). Fire Soul lets Ninetales hit both the Active and a Benched opponent’s Pokémon, giving it versatile pressure.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers:
– Set code: sv8-17
– Regulation mark: H
– Stage 1 Fire-type evolving from Vulpix

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
– According to the provided data, this card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited.
– Specific tournament or play restrictions are unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

Use a protective sleeve and store away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface—especially prudent given the unknown illustrator and potential collector interest.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Surging Sparks (sv8): Features Ninetales as an Uncommon Fire-type Stage 1 with an attack that targets both Active and Benched Pokémon, supporting dynamic Fire-type strategies within the Scarlet & Violet series.