
Ninetales is a Stage 1 Fire-type Pokémon with 90 HP. It is illustrated by artist Hajime Kusajima and is part of the HS—Unleashed set from the HeartGold &…
Ninetales is a Fire-type Pokémon card with 90 HP from the HS—Unleashed set, part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver series. It carries the collector number 20/95 and is classified as Rare. The HS—Unleashed set was released on May 12, 2010.
The card includes the flavor text: “Some legends claim that each of its nine tails has its own unique type of special mystical power.”.
Card name: Ninetales
Card number: 20/95
Set: HS—Unleashed
Series: HeartGold & SoulSilver
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Fire
HP: 90
Artist: Hajime Kusajima
Release date: May 12, 2010
National Pokédex number: 38
Ninetales is a solid addition to the HS—Unleashed 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.
Ninetales was illustrated by Hajime Kusajima.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Ninetales is about
For context, the HS—Unleashed set has a median card value near $6.29 and an average near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the HS—Unleashed set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether 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.
Rare cards like Ninetales are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Ninetales appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Legendary Collection 17 (around $351), Pokémon Rumble 3 (around $310) and Aquapolis H19 (around 83).
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Ninetales pokémon card is a Rare card from the HS—Unleashed set (HeartGold & SoulSilver series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the HS—Unleashed set. Its current aggregated market price is about 2.05; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Ninetales is from the HS—Unleashed set (HeartGold & SoulSilver series), numbered 20/95 with the Rare rarity.
Ninetales is classified as Rare.
The current aggregated market price is about
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.
Rare cards like Ninetales are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
The HS—Unleashed set was released on May 12, 2010.
Yes. Ninetales appears on 37 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.