Ninetales (HeartGold SoulSilver #7) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Ninetales from the HeartGold SoulSilver set is a Rare Holo card with 90 HP. It features the Poké-Power Roast Reveal and the attack Will-o’-the-wisp. This elegant card design captures the mystical essence of Ninetales.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 1
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Water (×2)
• Resistance: None
• Flavor Text: Its nine beautiful tails are filled with a wondrous energy that could keep it alive for 1,000 years.

Key Printings

• Set/Number/Rarity: HeartGold SoulSilver, 7, Rare Holo
• Poké-Power — Roast Reveal: Discard a Fire Energy card to draw 3 cards once per turn, provided Ninetales is not affected by a Special Condition.
• Attack — Will-o’-the-wisp: 60 damage; requires two Fire Energy and one Colorless Energy.

Variants & Identifiers

• Print Variants: None known
• Set Code: “hgss1”
• Card ID: “hgss1-7”
• Illustrator: TOKIYA
• Image: /images/hgss1/hgss1-7.jpg

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• According to the provided data, this card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Its Poké-Power and attack make it a strategic choice for Fire-type decks, but its competitive status is unclear.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the Rare Holo finish and the vibrant illustration by TOKIYA, store the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending and surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• HeartGold SoulSilver: This set features Ninetales as a powerful Stage 1 Fire-type with a unique Poké-Power and a strong attack. The card’s elegant design and strategic abilities make it a notable inclusion in the set.
• Other Sets: Unknown for this exact printing.