Basic rule isn't working

[Snoopy]

Here's what's in the rule file:

Code:

$9

Here's what's in the wordlist:

Code:

t@stypizza9
Xfiles9

If i change the rule file to just : (instead of $9) and put the actual password in the wordlist, it cracks.

okay so i assume one of these 

Code:

t@stypizza99
Xfiles99

should be the password you ar looking for?

first check wordfile for maybe an extra whitspace char

second
your rules seems to be working as expected:
Candidates.#2....: t@stypizza99 -> t@stypizza99

can you try it with?
https://hashcat.net/beta/