Ninetales (Primal Clash 21) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Ninetales from the Primal Clash set is a Rare card with 90 HP. It features the intriguing ability Barrier Shrine and the attack Flickering Flames. This card is numbered 21 in its set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Vulpix)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Resistance: None
• Ability: Barrier Shrine — prevents both players from playing Stadium cards from their hands.
• Attack: Flickering Flames — deals 70 damage and puts the opponent’s Active Pokémon to Sleep.
• Flavor Text: Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1,000-year curse.
• Set: XY Primal Clash (xy5)
• Card Number: 21
• Rarity: Rare
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the single known printing of Ninetales from the Primal Clash set, card number 21. It is a Rare card illustrated by Kanako Eo and features the unique Barrier Shrine ability alongside a potent attack.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include its set code “xy5,” rarity as Rare, and the absence of a regulation mark. The card’s unique ability and attack names also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its Barrier Shrine ability can disrupt Stadium card strategies, and its Flickering Flames attack combines decent damage with a status effect, making it tactically interesting.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this rare card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially the illustrated area by Kanako Eo. Use a rigid top-loader or binder for long-term storage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Primal Clash (xy5): Introduced Ninetales with a unique ability that restricts Stadium cards and a strong attack that inflicts Sleep. This set is known for its blend of primal-themed Pokémon and strategic gameplay elements.
• Other Sets: No other printings or variants of this Ninetales card are documented.