Alolan Ninetales 28 / 147 Pokemon Card from Burning Shadows Set
Alolan Ninetales is a Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon with 110 HP. It is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and is part of the Burning Shadows set in the Sun & Moon…
Set: Burning Shadows
Number: 28/147
Rarity: Rare
Set
About the Alolan Ninetales Pokémon Card
Alolan Ninetales is a Water-type Pokémon card with 110 HP from the Burning Shadows set, part of the Sun & Moon series. It carries the collector number 28/147 and is classified as Rare. The Burning Shadows set was released on August 5, 2017.
The card includes the 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.”.
Alolan Ninetales Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Alolan Ninetales
Card number: 28/147
Set: Burning Shadows
Series: Sun & Moon
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Water
HP: 110
Artist: Mitsuhiro Arita
Release date: August 5, 2017
National Pokédex number: 38
Why Collect the Alolan Ninetales Pokémon Card?
Alolan Ninetales is a solid addition to the Burning Shadows set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Alolan Ninetales Pokémon Card
Alolan Ninetales was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Alolan Ninetales Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Alolan Ninetales is about
.19. Recent listings range from roughly
.50 (low) to
7.50 (high), with a mid-point near .18. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.
For context, the Burning Shadows set has a median card value near $0.47 and an average near $8.24, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +9% over the last 7 days and +8% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Burning Shadows set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Alolan Ninetales Pokémon Card
Whether Alolan Ninetales is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
How Rare Is the Alolan Ninetales Pokémon Card?
Rare cards like Alolan Ninetales are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Other Printings of Alolan Ninetales
Alolan Ninetales appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Team Up 111 (around
2.26), Cosmic Eclipse 145 (around $5.64) and SM Black Star Promos SM128 (around $4.91).
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
Final Thoughts on the Alolan Ninetales Pokémon Card
The Alolan Ninetales pokémon card is a Rare card from the Burning Shadows set (Sun & Moon series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Burning Shadows set. Its current aggregated market price is about
.19; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Alolan Ninetales card from?
Alolan Ninetales is from the Burning Shadows set (Sun & Moon series), numbered 28/147 with the Rare rarity.
What rarity is the Alolan Ninetales card?
Alolan Ninetales is classified as Rare.
How much is the Alolan Ninetales 28/147 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about
.19, within a recent range of roughly
.50 to
7.50. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Is the Alolan Ninetales card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
How rare is the Alolan Ninetales card?
Rare cards like Alolan Ninetales are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
When was the Burning Shadows set released?
The Burning Shadows set was released on August 5, 2017.
Are there other printings of Alolan Ninetales?
Yes. Alolan Ninetales appears on 3 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.
