Ninetales, Expedition Base Set 21/165, holo-rare

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Ninetales

Expedition Base Set 21/165 • holo-rare

Set: Expedition Base Set
Number: 21/165
Rarity: Rare Holo
Released: 2002
Energy type: fire energy
Finish: Cosmos
Market price: $92.00
Artist: Atsuko Nishida

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Market

What it's worth

$92.00market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$92.00 – $95.99 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Expedition Base Set Ninetales is a notable piece for collectors because it marked the introduction of the E-Reader technology to the Pokémon Trading Card Game, allowing players to scan the card for digital content. As a rare holographic entry from the first set in this unique era, it remains a sought-after example of the aesthetic and mechanical shift in early 2000s card design.

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Card face

What it does

80 HPStage 1

Cost: fire energy colorless energyMislead

Flip 2 coins. If either of them is heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.

Cost: colorless energy colorless energy colorless energyEthereal Flame

Discard all Fire Energy cards attached to Ninetales. This attack does 30 damage plus 20 more damage for each card discarded this way.

Weaknesswater energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
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UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Released in 2002 as part of the Pokémon Expedition Base Set, this card marked a significant transition in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. It was the first English set to integrate the e-Reader technology, featuring dot codes along the sides of the cards that, when scanned, unlocked minigames or Pokédex entries on the Game Boy Advance. This shift was intended to modernize the playing experience, moving the game into the burgeoning era of cross-platform interactivity.

The artwork for this Ninetales card was created by Kouki Saitou, a long-standing contributor to the Pokémon franchise known for his clean, illustrative style. Saitou captured Ninetales in a dynamic, sweeping pose that emphasized its graceful, multi-tailed design. The card was well-received by collectors for its holographic finish and its place in a set that sought to bridge the gap between traditional card gaming and digital handheld integration.

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