Blaine’s Ninetales Collector’s Guide

Overview

Blaine’s Ninetales from the Gym Challenge set is a rare card numbered 21 with 60 HP. It features the ability Healing Fire and the attack Burn Up, showcasing its fiery prowess. This card captures the essence of Blaine’s signature Pokémon in a vivid design.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 1
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Abilities: Healing Fire (Pokémon Power)
• Attack: Burn Up (50 damage)
• Evolves From: Blaine’s Vulpix
• Image:

Card Highlights

• Key printing: Gym Challenge, card number 21 (Rare).
• Healing Fire lets you remove damage counters when Fire Energy cards are attached.
• Burn Up deals 50 damage, with a risk of discarding all Fire Energy cards if a coin flip results in tails.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by its set code “gym2” and card number 21. The illustrator Ken Sugimori’s signature style is a distinctive feature, and the card’s rarity is classified as Rare.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
  Its unique Healing Fire Pokémon Power and Burn Up attack offer strategic play options, but its current tournament legality is unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork and maintain card condition, store Blaine’s Ninetales in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card, especially since it is a rare and potentially valuable collector’s item.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Gym Challenge: Blaine’s Ninetales appears as a rare Stage 1 Fire-type Pokémon with a distinctive Healing Fire ability and a powerful Burn Up attack. It evolves from Blaine’s Vulpix and is a notable card within this gym-themed set.

This guide covers all known details about this exact printing of Blaine’s Ninetales from the Gym Challenge set.