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Pokémon TCG: XY - Evolutions #16/108
Year & Era
2016 — Modern Era (XY BREAK Era)
Card Type
BREAK Evolution / Ultra Rare Holofoil
Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint (CGC 8.5/PSA 9 estimated)
Rarity
Ultra Rare (BREAK variant). While technically an Ultra Rare, high print volume of the Evolutions set makes it widely available.
Overall Assessment
Note: The user requested a football card analysis, but the provided image is a Pokemon Trading Card. This is a 2016 XY Evolutions Ninetales BREAK in Near Mint condition. It is a visually striking card for a character collector but holds modest hobby value compared to major sports cards.
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint (CGC 8.5/PSA 9 estimated)
Centering Assessment
Front centering appears surprisingly strong for this set, approximately 50/50. Alignment of the BREAK orientation is consistent with factory standards.
Surface Condition
Near Mint; clean holofoil surface with no visible deep scratches or factory print lines. The gold foil has high luster.
Corner Condition
Corners appear sharp with no visible whitening on the front side. Back corners cannot be seen, but front edges are crisp.
Edge Condition
Excellent; very minimal chipping or silvering along the yellow borders. The cut is clean for a late-era XY product.
Print Quality
Excellent gold textured holofoil. Color saturation is high and the lightning pattern is crisp with no ink bleed visible.
Estimated Value
$1.50 - $4.00 (Raw); $15 - $25 (PSA 9); $45 - $60 (PSA 10)
Comparison to Known Examples
This copy has better centering than many Evolutions BREAK cards, which often suffered from massive top-to-bottom shifts.
Authentication Tips
Check for the gold 'BREAK' holofoil texture. Counterfeits often lack the reflective depth or have flat/dull finishes. Ensure the font is correct for 2016 Pokemon prints.
Grading Recommendation
CGC or PSA. While low value raw, Ninetales is a popular character; however, grading cost may exceed the card's market value unless it is a guaranteed 10.
Red Flags
None observed. Content is consistent with authentic 2016 Pokemon Company International production specifications.
Provenance Notes
Distributed in XY Evolutions booster packs, released to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the franchise by reimagining Base Set art.
Historical Context
The BREAK mechanic featured a unique landscape orientation and golden foil. This card was part of the final set of the XY era before shifting to Sun & Moon.
Market Trends
Relatively stable. The 'Evolutions' set saw a massive spike in 2020-2021 but has since corrected. Character-specific demand for Ninetales remains consistent.
Investment Potential
Low. High supply from the 2016-2020 print runs limits long-term growth unless kept in GEM MINT 10 condition.
Similar Cards
Base Set Ninetales #12, XY Evolutions Ninetales #15 (Holo), and other BREAK cards from the XY era (Luxray BREAK, Arcanine BREAK).
Display & Preservation
Stored in a penny sleeve and semi-rigid holder. Avoid direct sunlight to prevent fading of the gold foil pigments.
Interesting Facts
BREAK cards were designed to be played 'over' the top of the existing card, leaving only the bottom attacks of the previous evolution visible.