Alolan Ninetales
Alolan Ninetales is a Rare Pokémon TCG printing from Burning Shadows (#28). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $2.03 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2017. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Alolan Ninetales suits collectors working on Burning Shadows who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish; skip impulse buys when variant or wear is unclear. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Alolan Ninetales from Burning Shadows?
Alolan Ninetales is a Pokémon card in Burning Shadows numbered 28. 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. National Pokédex #38. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Alolan Ninetales worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $2.03 for Alolan Ninetales. Low and high spread runs $1.50 to $27.50. Per-finish references: Reverse Holofoil: $2.03; Normal: $1.74. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
| Set | Burning Shadows |
|---|---|
| Number | 28 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $2.03 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.98 |
| Reverse Holofoil | $2.03 |
| Normal | $1.74 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 110 |
|---|---|
| Types | Water |
| Evolves from | Alolan Vulpix |
| Aurora Beam | WaterColorlessColorless 80 |
| Luminous Barrier | Prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to this Pokémon by your opponent's Pokémon-GX or Pokémon-EX. |
| Weakness | Metal ×2 |
How collectible is Alolan Ninetales?
Alolan Ninetales is listed as Rare in Burning Shadows. Set collectors, type collectors, and art buyers may value this card differently — confirm variant before paying chase premiums. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What are the key details for Alolan Ninetales?
Catalog fields: set Burning Shadows, rarity Rare. Illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. Format status: Expanded. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
Cactaur's take
Alolan Ninetales from Burning Shadows should be evaluated with set context, finish, and condition together.
Pros
- Alolan Ninetales is catalogued as Rare printing in Burning Shadows, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $2.03 across finishes (Reverse Holofoil: $2.03; Normal: $1.74).
- Illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita has strong collector followings, which can add art-premium demand beyond play value.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $2.03 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Alolan Ninetales worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $2.03 for ungraded Alolan Ninetales from Burning Shadows. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo. Scan your card in the Cactaur app for a tailored estimate.
What set is Alolan Ninetales from?
Alolan Ninetales is listed in Burning Shadows (Sun & Moon) as card #28. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.
How rare is Alolan Ninetales?
Our catalog lists Alolan Ninetales as Rare in Burning Shadows. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Alolan Ninetales good for collectors or players?
Alolan Ninetales includes gameplay stats in Burning Shadows. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power.
What is the difference between holo and reverse holo Alolan Ninetales?
Finish variants of Alolan Ninetales carry separate market listings. Reverse Holofoil: $2.03; Normal: $1.74 before buying — sellers often mix up reverse holo and non-holo photos.
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