Alolan Ninetales (Burning Shadows 28) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Alolan Ninetales from the Burning Shadows set is a rare card numbered 28 with 110 HP. It features the ability Luminous Barrier and the attack Aurora Beam. This elegant Pokémon blends strong defense with a graceful offensive move.

Quick Facts

• HP: 110
• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Alolan Vulpix)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Metal ×2
• Resistance: None
• Flavor Text: It creates drops of ice in its coat and showers them over its enemies. Anyone who angers it will be frozen stiff in an instant.
• Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Burning Shadows set, card number 28. It is classified as a Rare card.

• Ability — Luminous Barrier: prevents all effects of attacks from opponent’s Pokémon-GX or Pokémon-EX, including damage.
• Attack — Aurora Beam: deals 80 damage with a cost of one Water and two Colorless energies.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward by its set code “sm3” and card number “28” within the Burning Shadows expansion.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its unique ability offers strong protection against GX and EX Pokémon, making it a notable defensive choice in casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and rare status, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially around the edges where wear is most common.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Burning Shadows (sm3): This set introduced Alolan Ninetales with its distinctive Water typing and defensive ability, adding strategic depth to the Stage 1 Pokémon lineup. The card’s elegant design by Mitsuhiro Arita complements its icy theme perfectly.

This guide covers the exact printing of Alolan Ninetales from Burning Shadows #28, providing collectors and players with essential details for identification and care.