Ninetales (Fusion Strike 31) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Ninetales from the Fusion Strike set is an Uncommon Pokémon card with 120 HP. It features the ability Byway of the Nine-Tailed Fox and the attack Flame Tail. This card is numbered 31 in the set.

Quick Facts

• HP: 120
• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Vulpix)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Resistance: None
• Ability: Byway of the Nine-Tailed Fox — reduces retreat cost of your Fire Energy-attached Pokémon by two Colorless Energy
• Attack: Flame Tail — costs 1 Fire and 1 Colorless Energy, deals 60 damage
• Flavor Text: Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1,000-year curse.
• Illustrator: Tika Matsuno
• Set Code: swsh8-31
• Series: Sword & Shield
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Regulation Mark: E
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing of Ninetales appears in the Fusion Strike set, numbered 31. It is an Uncommon card illustrated by Tika Matsuno, featuring the ability “Byway of the Nine-Tailed Fox” and the attack “Flame Tail.”

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by its set code swsh8-31 and regulation mark E. The card’s artwork and ability text are consistent across all copies.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this Uncommon card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially the illustrated front by Tika Matsuno, to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fusion Strike: This set includes the Ninetales card as a Stage 1 Fire-type with a unique retreat cost-reducing ability and a solid 60-damage attack, fitting well into Fire Energy strategies.