Ninetales.
BST 505 · fire
Ninetales is weak to Water, Ground, Rock and resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy.
Ninetales base stats
BST 505 · ranges at level 100Ninetales weaknesses and resistances
damage taken from each attacking typeNinetales abilities
2 total · 1 hiddenNinetales evolution line
2 stages
Best Ninetales moves
gen 9 learnset · sorted by base powerNinetales moves
gen 9 · 94 moves · 18 level-up · 53 TM/HM · 2 egg · 21 tutorNinetales Pokédex entries
8 generations · newest firstIt is said to live 1,000 years, and each of its tails is loaded with supernatural powers.
Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1,000-year curse.
The coat of gleaming golden fur is quite magnificent. This species is said to store sacred power in its nine long tails and to live for a millennium.
Legend has it that this mystical Pokémon was formed when nine saints coalesced into one.
Said to live for a thousand years, this Pokémon uses its supernatural abilities to manipulate fire. It can burn its prey to a crisp as it pleases.
It is vindictive and relentless by nature. Those who cross it even once will be cursed for a thousand years, along with their descendants.
The flickering flames it spews from its mouth leave its opponents hypnotized. Then, this extremely intelligent Pokémon attacks.
According to an enduring legend, nine noble saints were united and reincarnated as this Pokémon.
It has nine long tails and fur that gleams gold. It is said to live for 1,000 years.
Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1,000-year curse.
Ninetales casts a sinister light from its bright red eyes to gain total control over its foe’s mind. This Pokémon is said to live for a thousand years.
Legend has it that Ninetales came into being when nine wizards possessing sacred powers merged into one. This Pokémon is highly intelligent—it can understand human speech.
Its nine tails are said to be imbued with a mystic power. It can live for a thousand years.
Each of its nine tails is imbued with supernatural power, and it can live for a thousand years.
Its nine tails are said to be imbued with a mystic power. It can live for a thousand years.
Some legends claim that each of its nine tails has its own unique type of special mystical power.
Its nine beautiful tails are filled with a wondrous energy that could keep it alive for 1,000 years.
NINETALES casts a sinister light from its bright red eyes to gain total control over its foe’s mind. This POKéMON is said to live for a thousand years.
Legend has it that NINETALES came into being when nine wizards possessing sacred powers merged into one. This POKéMON is highly intelligent - it can understand human speech.
It has long been said that each of the nine tails embody an enchanted power. A long-lived NINETALES will have fur that shines like gold.
It has nine long tails and fur that gleams gold. It is said to live for 1,000 years.
Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1,000-year curse.
Some legends claim that each of its nine tails has its own unique type of special mystical power.
Its nine beautiful tails are filled with a wondrous energy that could keep it alive for 1,000 years.
It is said to live a thousand years, and each of its tails is loaded with supernatural powers.
Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1000-year curse.
According to an enduring legend, 9 noble saints were united and reincarnated as this POKéMON.
Ninetales species data
gen I species · breeding and trainingAbout Ninetales
Ninetales is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). It is said to live 1,000 years, and each of its tails is loaded with supernatural powers. Ninetales stands 1.1 m (3'07") tall and weighs 19.9 kg (43.9 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.
Ninetales base stats
Ninetales has a base stat total of 505, which is above average, giving it solid potential in battle. Its highest stat is Sp. Def at 100 (very good), while its lowest is HP at 73 (average). Ninetales functions as a special wall. Ninetales is fast with a base Speed of 100.
Ninetales weaknesses and resistances
As a Fire-type, Ninetales is weak to Water, Ground, Rock-type moves, resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy-type attacks. This gives Ninetales 3 weaknesses, 6 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Ninetales abilities
Ninetales's abilities include Flash Fire, Drought. Flash Fire protects against fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle. Its Hidden Ability is Drought, which summons strong sunlight that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.
Ninetales moves and learnset
Ninetales can learn 94 moves in Generation 9, including 18 by leveling up, 53 via TM/HM, 2 through breeding, and 21 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Overheat (Fire, 130 power), Flare Blitz (Fire, 120 power), Fire Blast (Fire, 110 power), Inferno (Fire, 100 power). For coverage, Ninetales can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Double Edge (Normal).
Training Ninetales
Ninetales has a moderate capture rate of 75 (29.4%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Ninetales yields 1 Sp. Defense, 1 Speed EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Ninetales belongs to the Ground egg group. Ninetales is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Vulpix → Ninetales). Wild Ninetales may be found holding Rawst Berry or Charcoal.
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