Ninetales (Team Up 16) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Ninetales from the Team Up set is a Rare card numbered 16 with 100 HP. Its Nine Temptations ability adds real board-control potential, while Flame Tail provides a reliable damage option. With solid stats and distinctive You Iribi artwork, it’s a standout pickup for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Evolves from: Vulpix
• Ability: Nine Temptations — allows discarding 2 Fire Energy cards to switch an opponent’s Benched Pokémon with their Active Pokémon once per turn before attacking.
• Attack: Flame Tail — deals 90 damage, costs 1 Fire and 2 Colorless Energy.
• Weakness: Water (×2)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Flavor Text: “It is vindictive and relentless by nature. Those who cross it even once will be cursed for a thousand years, along with their descendants.”
• Types: Fire
• Stage: Stage 1
• Set Code: sm9
• Series: sun_moon
• Rarity: Rare
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Team Up printing, card number 16, illustrated by You Iribi. A Rare Stage 1 evolution of Vulpix, it features a disruptive ability that can reposition an opponent’s board.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants exist for this card. Identifiers include the set code “sm9” and card number 16. The card’s rarity is Rare, part of the sun_moon series. The artwork is distinctive, showcasing You Iribi’s style.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its ability to force opponent’s Pokémon switching can be tactically valuable, but its play viability depends on the format and deck strategy.

Care & Storage Tips

• Use a snug-fitting sleeve immediately to prevent edge and surface wear.
• Keep the card away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Avoid bending or scratching the illustrated front.
• For long-term storage, place it in a rigid top-loader or a binder with acid-free pages.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Up (sm9): This set introduced a variety of Pokémon with unique abilities and attacks. Ninetales #16 stands out with its disruptive Nine Temptations ability and strong Flame Tail attack, making it a notable Fire-type Stage 1 card in this collection.