10 Hardest Ninetales Pokémon Cards to Pull
Ranked by estimated pull rates from English booster packs.
Ninetales and Alolan Ninetales give this collection two distinctive visual themes, from golden tails to pale icy curves. Rainbow GX, full-art and Shiny versions are separate chases. Their English pull-rate estimates are compared here without using price or popularity to set the order.
Pull rates are estimates—see how this ranking works.
Estimated odds, limited coverage. This uses the same estimates as our pull-rate calculators, including labelled rough models and very-low-confidence assumptions. It does not establish the hardest Ninetales ever printed; nearby estimates may not represent a real difference in difficulty.
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Ninetales pull rates at a glance
A larger pack figure means a lower estimated chance. Figures are rounded to two significant digits; matching rounded estimates share a rank.
| Rank | Card & set | Estimated packs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alolan Ninetales GX (Secret) 150/145Guardians Rising · Holofoil | ~1 in 1,200Very low confidence |
| 2 | Alolan Ninetales GX (Secret) 225/214Lost Thunder · Holofoil | ~1 in 1,000Very low confidence |
| 3 | Alolan Ninetales GX (Full Art) 132/145Guardians Rising · Holofoil | ~1 in 470 |
| 4 | Ninetales V (Full Art) 177/192Rebel Clash · Holofoil | ~1 in 460 |
| 5 | Alolan Ninetales GX (Full Art) 205/214Lost Thunder · Holofoil | ~1 in 430 |
| 6 | Alolan Ninetales GX SV53/SV94Hidden Fates: Shiny Vault · Holofoil | ~1 in 370 |
| 7 | Ninetales ex 186/165Pokémon 151 · Holofoil | ~1 in 250 |
| 8 = | Ninetales (30) 30/264Fusion Strike · Reverse Holofoil | ~1 in 220Rough estimate |
| 8 = | Ninetales (31) 31/264Fusion Strike · Reverse Holofoil | ~1 in 220Rough estimate |
| 10 | Alolan Ninetales 145/236Cosmic Eclipse · Reverse Holofoil | ~1 in 190Rough estimate |
The hardest-to-pull Ninetales countdown
#10 · Alolan Ninetales
Cosmic Eclipse · 145/236 · English · Reverse Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 190 packs
Reverse Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$7.91 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
This Cosmic Eclipse printing adds a reverse-holo version to the Pokémon’s checklist. The estimate concerns the exact collector number shown. An ordinary card with the same artwork does not count as this foil pull.
Where this estimate comes from
Assumes 1 effective ordinary reverse-holo slots per pack, shared equally across 193 eligible reverse printings. This simplifies special-card replacements and unequal print sheets; the slot allowance is a modelling assumption.
#8 (joint) · Ninetales (31)
Fusion Strike · 31/264 · English · Reverse Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 220 packs
Reverse Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$0.68 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
One exact reverse holo can be elusive within a large set even when its ordinary version is common. The estimate assumes equal chances across the reverse-holo pool; it is not evidence that this Pokémon is specially short-printed.
Where this estimate comes from
Assumes 1 effective ordinary reverse-holo slots per pack, shared equally across 217 eligible reverse printings. This simplifies special-card replacements and unequal print sheets; the slot allowance is a modelling assumption.
#8 (joint) · Ninetales (30)
Fusion Strike · 30/264 · English · Reverse Holofoil
Rough estimate. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 220 packs
Reverse Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$0.47 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
One exact reverse holo can be elusive within a large set even when its ordinary version is common. The estimate assumes equal chances across the reverse-holo pool; it is not evidence that this Pokémon is specially short-printed.
Where this estimate comes from
Assumes 1 effective ordinary reverse-holo slots per pack, shared equally across 217 eligible reverse printings. This simplifies special-card replacements and unequal print sheets; the slot allowance is a modelling assumption.
#7 · Ninetales ex
Pokémon 151 · 186/165 · English · Holofoil
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 250 packs
Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$12.61 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Ninetales ex appears against a warm golden full-art background in this 151 printing. Its 186/165 number distinguishes it from the regular Ninetales ex, with different estimated individual odds.
Where this estimate comes from
The estimated rarity frequency is divided across the eligible cards in that pool, assuming equal individual chances. It is not a measured count of this particular card.
Published TCGplayer opening frequencies. Specific-card rates assume an equal share of its rarity pool; these are estimates, not manufacturer odds. Common and uncommon cards use a uniform slot approximation. Ordinary reverse odds are unavailable. Independent pack calculations do not reproduce print-sheet collation.
#6 · Alolan Ninetales GX
Hidden Fates: Shiny Vault · SV53/SV94 · English · Holofoil
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 370 packs
Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$53.44 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Shiny Alolan Ninetales-GX combines flowing pale tails with a starry full-art background. SV53 is the important identifier for this Hidden Fates Shiny Vault printing.
Where this estimate comes from
The estimated rarity frequency is divided across the eligible cards in that pool, assuming equal individual chances. It is not a measured count of this particular card.
Shiny Vault cards use Hidden Fates packs. Baby shiny, shiny GX and full-art Trainer categories occupy separate pools. Gold cards and foil Energy allocations remain unavailable. Independent pack calculations do not reproduce print-sheet collation.
#5 · Alolan Ninetales GX (Full Art)
Lost Thunder · 205/214 · English · Holofoil
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 430 packs
Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$43.00 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Blue tails sweep across a pink full-art background on this Alolan Ninetales-GX. Match 205/214 to keep it separate from both the Lost Thunder rainbow and the earlier Guardians Rising full art.
Where this estimate comes from
The estimated rarity frequency is divided across the eligible cards in that pool, assuming equal individual chances. It is not a measured count of this particular card.
Community opening and sheet model. Full-art Pokémon have a separate pool; full-art Trainer, Rainbow and gold-sheet allocations are withheld when individual frequencies are uncertain. One dedicated Basic Energy slot per pack. Independent pack calculations do not reproduce print-sheet collation.
#4 · Ninetales V (Full Art)
Rebel Clash · 177/192 · English · Holofoil
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 460 packs
Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$38.11 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Golden tails curl around Ninetales in a close-up full-art V design. This warm-coloured artwork offers a strong contrast to the icy Alolan Ninetales cards in the same species collection.
Where this estimate comes from
The estimated rarity frequency is divided across the eligible cards in that pool, assuming equal individual chances. It is not a measured count of this particular card.
Community opening frequencies; individual card estimates divide the category by its eligible card pool. Alternate-art allocations and ordinary reverse odds remain unavailable unless separately supported. Independent pack calculations do not reproduce print-sheet collation.
#3 · Alolan Ninetales GX (Full Art)
Guardians Rising · 132/145 · English · Holofoil
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 470 packs
Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$28.26 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Deep blue tones frame Alolan Ninetales and its flowing tails in this full-art GX. The 132/145 number distinguishes it from the secret rainbow version and later Alolan Ninetales artworks.
Where this estimate comes from
The estimated rarity frequency is divided across the eligible cards in that pool, assuming equal individual chances. It is not a measured count of this particular card.
Community opening and sheet model. Full-art Pokémon have a separate pool; full-art Trainer, Rainbow and gold-sheet allocations are withheld when individual frequencies are uncertain. One dedicated Basic Energy slot per pack. Independent pack calculations do not reproduce print-sheet collation.
#2 · Alolan Ninetales GX (Secret)
Lost Thunder · 225/214 · English · Holofoil
Very low confidence. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 1,000 packs
Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$97.18 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
This rainbow Alolan Ninetales-GX is the Lost Thunder printing at 225/214. It is a separate card from the Guardians Rising rainbow, despite the shared Pokémon name and colour treatment. Its odds are also a rough assumption.
Where this estimate comes from
Illustrative starting assumption: one Rare Rainbow group hit in about 80 packs, shared equally across 13 eligible cards. No measured rate supports this assumed frequency; use it only as a rough scenario.
#1 · Alolan Ninetales GX (Secret)
Guardians Rising · 150/145 · English · Holofoil
Very low confidence. Limited evidence; actual odds may vary greatly.
Estimated pull rate
About 1 in 1,200 packs
Holofoil · Estimated raw price
$89.61 USD
Price observed Nov 4, 2026 UTC
Alolan Ninetales’ flowing tails spread across this rainbow GX printing. Number 150/145 separates it from the blue full-art card. The existing secret-rare odds are an illustrative assumption and should be treated cautiously.
Where this estimate comes from
Illustrative starting assumption: one Rare Rainbow group hit in about 80 packs, shared equally across 15 eligible cards. No measured rate supports this assumed frequency; use it only as a rough scenario.
How we compare Ninetales pull rates
We compare the chance of pulling one exact card from one English pack of its release. A rarity’s overall hit rate is different from the odds of finding a particular Ninetales within that rarity. Evidence ranges from reported community openings and print-sheet models to rough comparisons and assumed rarity frequencies. Each rough estimate carries its warning beside the odds; expand its explanation for the actual basis.
Japanese cards, guaranteed promos, deck cards and box toppers are outside this ranking. Vintage editions with shared odds take one position. Distinct pack-pulled finishes can qualify separately. Prices do not affect the order, and a missing price does not remove an otherwise eligible card.
Up to ten cards are selected automatically from available estimates, with any tie at the cutoff kept together. Estimates are rounded to two significant digits for comparison, not presented as precise measurements. New cards can enter when a matching printing and estimate are available; prices refresh with the catalogue. Descriptions stay with their card when the order changes.
Ninetales pull-rate questions
Which Ninetales card is hardest to pull?
Alolan Ninetales GX (Secret) 150/145 (Guardians Rising, Holofoil) has the lowest estimated chance among the qualifying cards here: about 1 in 1,200 packs. This is the current model’s ordering, including any rough assumptions labelled above. It does not cover every Ninetales ever released.
Will opening 1,200 packs guarantee the top-ranked card?
No. For the first card listed at rank 1, opening 1,200 independent packs gives an estimated 63.2% chance of at least one copy. The average waiting time is not a promise; actual packs and factory collation can behave differently from this model.
Is the hardest Ninetales to pull also the most expensive?
Not necessarily. Artwork, demand, condition and how much product exists also matter to collectors. This guide ranks estimated pack odds. Our most expensive Ninetales guide compares available raw prices instead.
Do a booster box or an Elite Trainer Box guarantee a Ninetales?
These estimates do not establish any product-level guarantee. A named Ninetales promo included in a product is separate from the random cards inside its booster packs. Use the exact-card calculator to explore pack quantities and its stated assumptions.
Why can a reverse-holo Ninetales rank above a rarer-looking card?
This compares one exact printing. A large reverse-holo pool can make a particular card’s modelled chance small even when reverse holos overall are common. Most of these estimates assume equal chances within the pool. That does not prove this Pokémon is short-printed, and it does not describe the ordinary non-holo version.