Blaine's Ninetales 21/132
Pokemon card from Gym Challenge · released Oct 16, 2000
Blaine's Ninetales is a Rare Fire-type Stage 1 Pokemon card, number 21/132 in Gym Challenge (released Oct 16, 2000), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$51.10 for the 1st edition finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Sep 30 and Oct 29, 2026, its 1st Edition TCGplayer market price was about the same, near ~$51.10.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Edition | ~$51.10 | ~$38.00 | ~$51.11 | CardNexuseBayBuy 1st Edition on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
| Unlimited | ~$20.85 | ~$14.00 | ~$20.00 | CardNexuseBayBuy Unlimited on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, as of Oct 30, 2026. A guide, not an appraisal; condition and grading change real-world value. Buy links are affiliate links.
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Sealed Gym Challenge products
TCGplayer market prices (via TCGCSV), Oct 30, 2026.
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Card details
| Set | Gym Challenge |
| Number | 21/132 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Type | Fire |
| HP | 60 |
| Stage | Stage 1 — evolves from Vulpix |
| Artist | Ken Sugimori |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | 1st Edition · Unlimited |
What the codes mean
- Card number21/132Card 21 of the 132 in the main Gym Challenge list.
- Set symbol
The small Gym Challenge symbol identifies the set. Cards from before Scarlet & Violet print a symbol instead of a set code. - Regulation markNo regulation mark. Cards before Sword & Shield (2020) have none.
- RarityRare: a black star.
- Illustrator“Illus. Ken Sugimori” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Pokemon Power: Healing FireWhenever you attach a Fire Energy card from your hand to Blaine's Ninetales, remove 1 damage counter from it, if it has any. This power stops working when Blaine's Ninetales is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.
Burn Up50Flip a coin. If tails, discard all Fire Energy cards attached to Blaine's Ninetales.
Weakness: Water x2 · Retreat cost: 2
More Gym Challenge cards
All Ninetales cards · Gym Challenge price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.