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Ninetales

Pokémon Rumble 3/16

Set: Pokémon Rumble
Number: 3/16
Released: 2009
Energy type: fire energy
Market price: $373.41
Artist: Pokemon Rumble

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What it's worth

$373.41market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$249.99 – $373.41 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Part of the unique 2009 Pokémon Rumble promotional set, this Ninetales card is distinguished by the stylized, toy-like artwork that mirrors the characters from the Wii game of the same name. Because these cards were distributed as part of a limited cross-promotional campaign, they have become a sought-after rarity for collectors interested in the intersection of early digital gameplay and traditional card gaming.

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Card face

What it does

90 HPStage 1

Cost: fire energy colorless energy colorless energyFlame Tail60

Weaknesswater energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
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Provenance

Where it came from

The Pokémon Rumble set was released in 2009 as a promotional tie-in to the WiiWare game of the same name. Unlike traditional expansion sets, this collection featured a unique, simplified art style where the Pokémon were depicted as toy-like figures with rounded, tactile designs to mirror the aesthetic of the video game. The cards themselves were notable for their unconventional layout and the inclusion of a code that allowed players to unlock the corresponding Pokémon for use within the Rumble game environment.

The Ninetales card, numbered 3/16, follows this distinct design philosophy, rendering the fox Pokémon with clean, minimalist lines that emphasize its digital-toy appearance. While the set was primarily intended to function as a bridge between physical collecting and digital gameplay, the visual departure from standard TCG illustrations garnered interest among collectors who appreciated the cohesive, stylized look of the sub-set. It remains a specific artifact of a period when The Pokémon Company was experimenting with cross-platform integration between its consoles and the trading card game.

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