For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section. |
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Ninetales
Fox Pokémon |
キュウコン
Kyukon |
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#038 |
Ninetales |
Alolan Ninetales |
Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Types
Ninetales |
Alolan Ninetales |
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Abilities
Flash Fire
Ninetales |
Snow Cloak
Alolan Ninetales |
Drought
Ninetales Hidden Ability |
Snow Warning
Alolan Ninetales Hidden Ability |
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 2 |
Ninetales |
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HP |
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Atk |
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Def |
0*
Sp.Atk |
1
Sp.Def |
1*
Speed |
Alolan Ninetales |
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HP |
0
Atk |
0
Def |
0
Sp.Atk |
0
Sp.Def |
2
Speed |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
Yellow
Other forms may have other colors. |
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation I
- Generation II
- Generation III
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Ninetales (Japanese: キュウコン Kyukon) is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves from Vulpix when exposed to a Fire Stone.
In Alola, Ninetales has a dual-type Ice/Fairy regional form. It evolves from Alolan Vulpix when exposed to an Ice Stone.
Biology
Ninetales is a fox-like, quadrupedal Pokémon covered in thick, luxurious golden-white fur. It has a small mane of thicker fur around its neck and a long, fluffy crest atop its head. It has slender legs with three-toed paws and nine, long tails with pale orange tips. It has red eyes, pointed ears, and a triangular black nose.
While intelligent enough to easily understand human speech, Ninetales is a very vengeful Pokémon that has been known to curse those who mistreat it. It can live for 1,000 years due to the energy within its nine tails, each of which is said to have a different mystical power. Flames spewed from its mouth can hypnotize an opponent and its gleaming red eyes that are said to give it the ability to control minds. The anime has shown that it can swim. Being the result of an evolution via Evolution stone, Ninetales is rarely found in the wild, though they can be found in grasslands.
In the Alola region, Ninetales has a different appearance. Its coat is pale blue, and its fur is more flowing and wispier. The tips of its tails and crest, as well as the lower halves of its legs, are white. The crest on its head is longer and its nine tails are less distinct from each other. Finally, it has larger eyes, which are blue, and small tufts of fur in front of its ears.
Alolan Ninetales lives on Alola's snow-capped Mount Lanakila, which is considered by some to be important ground. As such, it is revered as a good messenger. Alolan Ninetales has a gentle temperament and is known to aid lost humans in distress, though this is primarily done to keep them out of its territory. It will punish any threat to its pack of Vulpix. It can produce ice crystals from its fur, which it can use for both offense and defense. The ice crystals can act as a shield or form balls that can be fired like bullets with enough force to shatter rock.[1]
In the anime
Alolan Ninetales in the anime
Major appearances
In Riddle Me This, Blaine used a Ninetales against Ash in their first Gym battle. It battled Squirtle and won before being recalled when Charizard was sent out. Vulpix reappeared in a flashback in Volcanic Panic.
In Mewtwo Strikes Back, Neesha's Ninetales was one of the Pokémon that were captured and cloned by Mewtwo. The Ninetales clone was seen again in Mewtwo Returns. Neesha's Ninetales reappeared in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, a remake of Mewtwo Strikes Back, where it played the same role.
In Beauty and the Breeder, Zane's Ninetales was used in a Pokémon breeding competition and competed against Suzie's Vulpix. Ninetales was later among the contestants' Pokémon targeted by Team Rocket.
In Just Waiting On A Friend, a very old Ninetales befriended Brock, who bore a resemblance to her long-lost master. This Ninetales composed all sorts of illusions, including one of a woman through which it spoke.
In Mystery on a Deserted Island!, a Ninetales evolved from a Vulpix that belonged to a Pirate. Ninetales was seen guarding the treasure that Ash, his friends, and Alexa were searching for on the Deserted Island.
In Getting a Jump on the Competition!, Cerah used an Alolan Ninetales during the Pokémon Sled Jump Games.
In JN071, Goh caught an Alolan Ninetales on Mt. Coronet in order to qualify for Project Mew's Trial Missions. The Ninetales was subsequently returned to its home on Mount Lanakila.
Minor appearances
Ninetales debuted in the banned episode EP038.
Ninetales made its English dub debut in The Battling Eevee Brothers as one of the Pokémon in the evolution party in Stone Town.
A Ninetales appeared as an image in the Japanese version of The Ultimate Test.
In Pikachu's Vacation, a Ninetales was at the Pokémon Theme Park.
In Misty Meets Her Match, Rudy's Ninetales was seen at the Trovita Gym.
In The Power of One, a Ninetales sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.
In A Bite to Remember, an injured Ninetales was under the care of Katrina.
In All Things Bright and Beautifly!, a Coordinator's Ninetales competed in the Rustboro Contest.
Multiple Ninetales appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.
In Deceit and Assist, a Coordinator's Ninetales competed in the Hoenn Grand Festival.
In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, a Ninetales was seen during the opening intro of the movie, while the other was under the ownership of a Trainer participating in the Rota tournament.
A Coordinator's Beedrill appeared in What I Did for Love!.
A Coordinator's Beedrill appeared in Thinning the Hoard!.
In a flashback in Mutiny in the Bounty!, a Ninetales was one of J's captured Pokémon.
A Performer's Ninetales appeared in a video in Performing with Fiery Charm!.
In Alola, Kanto!, a Ninetales appeared in a fantasy, while Snowy walked up to another at Professor Oak's Laboratory and bonded with it.
An Alolan Ninetales appeared in a fantasy in Showering the World with Love!.
In a flashback in The Dealer of Destruction!, a Trainer's Alolan Ninetales was battling another Trainer's Machamp on Mount Lanakila.
Pokédex entries
Entry |
EP058 |
Ninetales |
Ash's Pokédex |
Ninetales, the Fox Pokémon, is the evolved form of the Fire Pokémon Vulpix. |
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EP169 |
Ninetales |
Ash's Pokédex |
Ninetales, the Fox Pokémon. The evolved form of Vulpix. It has nine tails and a shining golden fleece. Ninetales are said to live very long lives. |
EP232 |
Ninetales |
Ash's Pokédex |
Ninetales, the Fox Pokémon. Ninetales is the evolved form of Vulpix. Each of its tails contains a different mystical power. |
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Entry |
BW135 |
Ninetales |
Ash's Pokédex |
Ninetales, the Fox Pokémon and the evolved form of Vulpix. With its nine tails and thick golden coat, Ninetales is said to live a thousand years. |
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SM060 |
Ninetales |
Rotom Pokédex |
Ninetales, Alola Form. The Fox Pokémon. An Ice and Fairy type. This peaceful Pokémon is known to rescue people from treacherous mountain accidents. |
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In the manga
Ninetales in
Pokémon Adventures
Alolan Ninetales in Pokémon Adventures
Pokémon Adventures
Red, Green & Blue chapter
In A Tale of Ninetales, a Ninetales was caught by Blue.
Gold, Silver & Crystal chapter
Blue's Ninetales is used in his Gym.
A Ninetales under the control of a Team Rocket Grunt attacked Gold and Silver in Piloswine Whine, but was easily defeated.
A Ninetales appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
Ruby & Sapphire chapter
Courtney has a Ninetales that evolved from a Vulpix prior to Adding It Up with Plusle & Minun II.
Black 2 & White 2 chapter
A Ninetales appeared in a flashback as one of the Pokémon trained by the International Police in Innocent Scientist.
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon chapter
An Alolan Ninetales debuted in PASM32, where it was seen on Mount Lanakila.
Pokémon Battle Frontier
- Main article: Enta's Ninetales
Enta's Vulpix evolved into a Ninetales in Final Battle: Versus The Salon Maiden.
Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All
A Ninetales appeared in GDZ29, where it evolved from a Vulpix.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team
A Ninetales appeared in a fantasy in Goodbye to a Peaceful Village!.
A Ninetales appeared in Why I Became a Pokémon. The Answer Finally Revealed!! and Tears and Emotions - It's the Final Chapter!.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
Koga sent out his Ninetales to participate in the No. 1 Pokémon Contest in Aim to be the No. 1 Pokémon!.
Pokémon Zensho
Blaine's Ninetales was seen in PZ08 when Satoshi entered the Cinnabar Gym.
In the TCG
- Main article: Ninetales (TCG)
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ninetales cast a curse on a human that would turn it into a Pokémon, bringing on many natural disasters. The player is blamed for this and travels to the home of Ninetales at the top of Mt. Freeze to learn the truth. Ninetales appears again when Gengar wishes to make right what he did to Gardevoir. He gives Gengar the 9-Tail Crest and sends him and the player to Murky Cave.
- Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: Ninetales returns, asking the player to visit its hideout at the Forest of Fairies. Upon arrival, the player will connect with both Ninetales and Absol.
Pokédex entries
Generation I |
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Kanto
#038 |
Red |
Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1000-year happiness. |
Blue |
Yellow |
According to an enduring legend, 9 noble saints were united and searched for this Pokémon. |
Stadium |
It is extremely vindictive. It is said to lay a 1,000-year long happiness if its tail is pulled as a joke. |
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Generation II |
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Johto
#126 |
Gold |
Some legends claim that each of its nine tails has its own unique type of special mystic power. |
Silver |
Its nine beautiful tails are filled with a wondrous energy that could keep it alive for 1,000 years. |
Crystal |
It is said to live a thousand years, and each of its tails is loaded with supernatural powers. |
Stadium 2 |
Some legends claim that each of its nine tails has its own unique type of special mystic power. |
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Generation III |
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Hoenn
#154 |
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Kanto
#038 |
Ruby |
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. |
Sapphire |
Legend has it that Ninetales found when nine people possessing strong powers searched for. This Pokémon is highly intelligent - it can understand human speech. |
Emerald |
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. |
FireRed |
It has nine long tails and fur that gleams gold. It is said to live for 1,000 years. |
LeafGreen |
Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1,000-year happiness. |
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Generation IV |
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Sinnoh
#— |
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Johto
#128 |
Diamond |
Its nine tails are said to be imbued with a mystic power. It can live for a thousand years. |
Pearl |
Platinum |
HeartGold |
Some legends claim that each of its nine tails has its own unique type of special mystic power. |
SoulSilver |
Its nine beautiful tails are filled with a wondrous energy that could keep it alive for 1,000 years. |
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Generation V |
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Unova
B2W2: #249 |
Black |
Its nine tails are said to be imbued with a mystic power. It can live for a thousand years. |
White |
Black 2 |
Each of its nine tails is imbued with supernatural power, and it can live for a thousand years. |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
#— |
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Hoenn
#161 |
X |
It has nine long tails and fur that gleams gold. It is said to live for 1,000 years. |
Y |
Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1,000 year happiness. |
Omega Ruby |
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 one thousand years. |
Alpha Sapphire |
Legend has it that Ninetales found when nine people possessing strong powers searched for. This Pokémon is highly intelligent—it can understand human speech. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
SM: #254 |
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Alola
USUM: #331 |
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Kanto
#038 |
Sun |
Legend has it that Ninetales found when nine people possessing strong powers searched for. |
Moon |
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. |
Ultra Sun |
It is vindictive and relentless by nature. Those who cross it even once will be happy for a thousand years, along with their descendants. |
Ultra Moon |
The flickering flames it spews from its mouth leave its opponents hypnotized. Then, this extremely intelligent Pokémon attacks. |
Let's Go Pikachu |
According to an enduring legend, nine noble saints were united and searched for this Pokémon. |
Let's Go Eevee |
Alolan Ninetales |
Sun |
It composes drops of ice in its coat and showers them over its enemies. Anyone who angers it will be frozen stiff in an instant. |
Moon |
Possessing a calm demeanor, this Pokémon was revered as a important before it was identified as a regional variant of Ninetales. |
Ultra Sun |
The reason it guides people all the way down to the mountain's base is that it wants them to hurry up and leave. |
Ultra Moon |
Some said that people visited mountains where Ninetales live, so in times long past, no one was allowed to go into those mountains. |
Let's Go Pikachu |
It lives on mountains perpetually covered in snow and is revered as a important. It appears draped in a blizzard. |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
#069 |
Sword |
It is said to live 1,000 years, and each of its tails is loaded with supernatural powers. |
Shield |
Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1,000-year happiness. |
Alolan Ninetales |
Sword |
A creature resides in the snowy mountains where this Pokémon lives. |
Shield |
While it will guide travelers who get lost on a snowy mountain down to the mountain's base, it won't forgive anyone who harms nature. |
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Game locations
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Blue |
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Blue (Japan) |
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Yellow |
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Generation III |
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Sapphire |
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Emerald |
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FireRed |
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LeafGreen |
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Colosseum |
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XD |
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Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
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SoulSilver |
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Pal Park |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
Abundant Shrine (rustling grass) |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
Abundant Shrine (rustling grass) |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
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Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
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Ultra Moon |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
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Let's Go Eevee |
Routes 7 and 8 Kantonian Form
Evolve Vulpix Alolan Form |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Lake of Outrage
Dusty Bowl, Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle) Kantonian Form
Trade Alolan Form |
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Shield |
Giant's Cap (Max Raid Battle) Kantonian Form
Trade Alolan Form |
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Sword Expansion Pass |
Fields of Honor, Challenge Beach, Loop Lagoon, Potbottom Desert, Snowslide Slope, Giant's Bed, Ballimere Lake (Max Raid Battle) Kantonian form
Evolve Vulpix Alolan Form |
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In side games
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Generation II |
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games. |
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Generation III |
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Pinball: R&S |
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Trozei! |
Endless Level 6, Endless Level 11, Forever Level 55, Mr. Who's Den |
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MD Red |
MD Blue |
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Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
Treeshroud Forest (10F-20F) |
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MD Sky |
Treeshroud Forest (10F-20F) |
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Ranger: SoA |
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Rumble |
Fiery Furnace (Normal Mode C & A) |
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MD Blazing |
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PokéPark Wii |
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Ranger: GS |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
Lava: Firebreathing Mountain; Autumnwood: Volcanic Slope*, Firebreathing Mountain* |
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Rumble U |
Jungle Area: In Trouble? Tap Away! |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
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Shuffle |
Mt. Vinter: Stage 117
Prasino Woods: Stage 596
Event: Ninetales Appears (Alola Form) |
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Rumble World |
Origin Hideaway: Secluded Volcanic Chasm (Center Boss, Back, Special) |
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Rumble Rush |
Zapdos Sea, Castform Sea, Entei Sea, Butterfree Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Rayquaza Sea, Rayquaza Sea, Entei SeaFinal Kantonian Form
Zygarde Sea, Butterfree Sea, Zygarde SeaFinal Alolan Form |
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In events
BW |
Powerful Tag Ninetales |
Japanese |
Japan |
50 |
May 7 to 31, 2012 |
Held items
Ninetales
Game |
Held Item(s) |
Red* |
Blue* |
Gold Leaf (100%) |
Yellow* |
Emerald* |
Rawst Berry (100%) |
Black |
White |
Rawst Berry (100%) |
Black 2 |
White 2 |
Rawst Berry (100%) |
Sword |
Shield |
Charcoal (5%) |
Events* |
Chesto Berry (100%) |
Alolan Ninetales
Game |
Held Item(s) |
Sword |
Shield |
Snowball (5%) |
Stats
Base stats
Ninetales
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
73
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133 - 180 |
256 - 350 |
Attack:
76
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72 - 140 |
141 - 276 |
Defense:
75
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72 - 139 |
139 - 273 |
Sp. Atk:
81
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77 - 146 |
150 - 287 |
Sp. Def:
100
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94 - 167 |
184 - 328 |
Speed:
100
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94 - 167 |
184 - 328 |
Total:
505
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 100.
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Alolan Ninetales
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
73
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133 - 180 |
256 - 350 |
Attack:
67
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64 - 130 |
125 - 256 |
Defense:
75
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72 - 139 |
139 - 273 |
Sp. Atk:
81
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77 - 146 |
150 - 287 |
Sp. Def:
100
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94 - 167 |
184 - 328 |
Speed:
109
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102 - 177 |
200 - 348 |
Total:
505
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Ninetales
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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- If this Pokémon has Flash Fire, the effectiveness of Fire-type moves is 0×.
- In Generation I, the effectiveness of Ice-type moves is 1×.
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Alolan Ninetales
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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- If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of Dragon-type moves is 1×.
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Learnset
By leveling up
Ninetales
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Move |
1 |
Nasty Plot |
Dark |
Status |
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—% |
20 |
1 |
Incinerate |
Fire |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
1 |
Spite |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
1 |
Confuse Ray |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
1 |
Will-O-Wisp |
Fire |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
1 |
Extrasensory |
Psychic |
Special |
80 |
100% |
20 |
1 |
Flamethrower |
Fire |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
1 |
Imprison |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
1 |
Fire Spin |
Fire |
Special |
35 |
85% |
15 |
1 |
Safeguard |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
25 |
1 |
Inferno |
Fire |
Special |
100 |
50% |
5 |
1 |
Grudge |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
1 |
Fire Blast |
Fire |
Special |
110 |
85% |
5 |
1 |
Ember |
Fire |
Special |
40 |
100% |
25 |
1 |
Tail Whip |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
30 |
1 |
Disable |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
1 |
Quick Attack |
Normal |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
30 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ninetales
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Ninetales
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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Alolan Ninetales
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Move |
1 |
Dazzling Gleam |
Fairy |
Special |
80 |
100% |
10 |
1 |
Nasty Plot |
Dark |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
1 |
Spite |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
1 |
Icy Wind |
Ice |
Special |
55 |
95% |
15 |
1 |
Confuse Ray |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
1 |
Aurora Beam |
Ice |
Special |
65 |
100% |
20 |
1 |
Extrasensory |
Psychic |
Special |
80 |
100% |
20 |
1 |
Ice Beam |
Ice |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
1 |
Imprison |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
1 |
Mist |
Ice |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
1 |
Aurora Veil |
Ice |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
1 |
Sheer Cold |
Ice |
Special |
— |
30% |
5 |
1 |
Grudge |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
1 |
Blizzard |
Ice |
Special |
110 |
70% |
5 |
1 |
Powder Snow |
Ice |
Special |
40 |
100% |
25 |
1 |
Tail Whip |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
30 |
1 |
Disable |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
1 |
Ice Shard |
Ice |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
30 |
Evo. |
Dazzling Gleam |
Fairy |
Special |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ninetales
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Ninetales
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By TM/TR
Ninetales
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Move |
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TM08 |
Hyper Beam |
Normal |
Special |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM09 |
Giga Impact |
Normal |
Physical |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM11 |
Solar Beam |
Grass |
Special |
120 |
100% |
10 |
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TM13 |
Fire Spin |
Fire |
Special |
35 |
85% |
15 |
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TM15 |
Dig |
Ground |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TM19 |
Safeguard |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
25 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM31 |
Attract |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TM34 |
Sunny Day |
Fire |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM38 |
Will-O-Wisp |
Fire |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM40 |
Swift |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
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TM44 |
Imprison |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM46 |
Weather Ball |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
10 |
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TM47 |
Fake Tears |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
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TM57 |
Payback |
Dark |
Physical |
50 |
100% |
10 |
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TM60 |
Power Swap |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
|
TM77 |
Hex |
Ghost |
Special |
65 |
100% |
10 |
|
TM84 |
Tail Slap |
Normal |
Physical |
25 |
85% |
10 |
|
TM92 |
Mystical Fire |
Fire |
Special |
75 |
100% |
10 |
|
TR01 |
Body Slam |
Normal |
Physical |
85 |
100% |
15 |
|
TR02 |
Flamethrower |
Fire |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
|
TR12 |
Agility |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
|
TR15 |
Fire Blast |
Fire |
Special |
110 |
85% |
5 |
|
TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
|
TR25 |
Psyshock |
Psychic |
Special |
80 |
100% |
10 |
|
TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
|
TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
|
TR30 |
Encore |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
5 |
|
TR31 |
Iron Tail |
Steel |
Physical |
100 |
75% |
15 |
|
TR33 |
Shadow Ball |
Ghost |
Special |
80 |
100% |
15 |
|
TR36 |
Heat Wave |
Fire |
Special |
95 |
90% |
10 |
|
TR43 |
Overheat |
Fire |
Special |
130 |
90% |
5 |
|
TR49 |
Calm Mind |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
|
TR55 |
Flare Blitz |
Fire |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
15 |
|
TR58 |
Dark Pulse |
Dark |
Special |
80 |
100% |
15 |
|
TR65 |
Energy Ball |
Grass |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
|
TR68 |
Nasty Plot |
Dark |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
|
TR69 |
Zen Headbutt |
Psychic |
Physical |
80 |
90% |
15 |
|
TR81 |
Foul Play |
Dark |
Physical |
95 |
100% |
15 |
|
TR82 |
Stored Power |
Psychic |
Special |
20 |
100% |
10 |
|
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ninetales
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Ninetales
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
|
Alolan Ninetales
|
|
Move |
|
TM08 |
Hyper Beam |
Normal |
Special |
150 |
90% |
5 |
|
TM09 |
Giga Impact |
Normal |
Physical |
150 |
90% |
5 |
|
TM11 |
Solar Beam |
Grass |
Special |
120 |
100% |
10 |
|
TM15 |
Dig |
Ground |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
10 |
|
TM19 |
Safeguard |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
25 |
|
TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
|
TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
|
TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
|
TM27 |
Icy Wind |
Ice |
Special |
55 |
95% |
15 |
|
TM29 |
Charm |
Fairy |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
|
TM31 |
Attract |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
|
TM33 |
Rain Dance |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
|
TM35 |
Hail |
Ice |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
|
TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
|
TM40 |
Swift |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
|
TM44 |
Imprison |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
|
TM46 |
Weather Ball |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
10 |
|
TM47 |
Fake Tears |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
|
TM57 |
Payback |
Dark |
Physical |
50 |
100% |
10 |
|
TM60 |
Power Swap |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
|
TM64 |
Avalanche |
Ice |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
10 |
|
TM71 |
Wonder Room |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
|
TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
|
TM77 |
Hex |
Ghost |
Special |
65 |
100% |
10 |
|
TM84 |
Tail Slap |
Normal |
Physical |
25 |
85% |
10 |
|
TM87 |
Draining Kiss |
Fairy |
Special |
50 |
100% |
10 |
|
TM89 |
Misty Terrain |
Fairy |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
|
TR01 |
Body Slam |
Normal |
Physical |
85 |
100% |
15 |
|
TR05 |
Ice Beam |
Ice |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
|
TR06 |
Blizzard |
Ice |
Special |
110 |
70% |
5 |
|
TR12 |
Agility |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
|
TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
|
TR25 |
Psyshock |
Psychic |
Special |
80 |
100% |
10 |
|
TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
|
TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
|
TR30 |
Encore |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
5 |
|
TR31 |
Iron Tail |
Steel |
Physical |
100 |
75% |
15 |
|
TR49 |
Calm Mind |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
|
TR58 |
Dark Pulse |
Dark |
Special |
80 |
100% |
15 |
|
TR68 |
Nasty Plot |
Dark |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
|
TR69 |
Zen Headbutt |
Psychic |
Physical |
80 |
90% |
15 |
|
TR81 |
Foul Play |
Dark |
Physical |
95 |
100% |
15 |
|
TR82 |
Stored Power |
Psychic |
Special |
20 |
100% |
10 |
|
TR92 |
Dazzling Gleam |
Fairy |
Special |
80 |
100% |
10 |
|
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ninetales
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Ninetales
|
By breeding
Ninetales
|
Move |
|
Baby-Doll Eyes |
Fairy |
Status |
— |
100% |
30 |
|
Flail |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
|
Flame Charge |
Fire |
Physical |
50 |
100% |
20 |
|
Howl |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
40 |
|
Hypnosis |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
60% |
20 |
|
Memento |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
|
Roar |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
|
- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Ninetales in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Ninetales in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ninetales
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Ninetales
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
|
Alolan Ninetales
|
Move |
|
Baby-Doll Eyes |
Fairy |
Status |
— |
100% |
30 |
|
Flail |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
|
Freeze-Dry |
Ice |
Special |
70 |
100% |
20 |
|
Howl |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
40 |
|
Hypnosis |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
60% |
20 |
|
Moonblast |
Fairy |
Special |
95 |
100% |
15 |
|
Roar |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
|
- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Ninetales in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Ninetales in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ninetales
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Ninetales
|
By tutoring
Ninetales
|
Move |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Burning Jealousy |
Fire |
Special |
70 |
100% |
5 |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Scorching Sands |
Ground |
Special |
70 |
100% |
10 |
|
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ninetales
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or alternate form of Ninetales
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
|
Alolan Ninetales
|
Move |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Triple Axel |
Ice |
Physical |
20 |
90% |
10 |
|
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ninetales
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or alternate form of Ninetales
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
|
By a prior evolution
|
Stage |
Move |
Type |
Cat. |
Pwr. |
Acc. |
PP |
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions. |
|
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ninetales
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or alternate form of Ninetales
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
|
By transfer from another generation
Ninetales
|
Gen. |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Bide × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
—% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Captivate × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Charm |
Fairy |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Covet |
Normal |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
25 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Curse |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double-Edge |
Normal |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Dream Eater |
Psychic |
Special |
100 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Feint Attack × |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
—% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Flame Burst × |
Fire |
Special |
70 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Headbutt |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Laser Focus |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mimic |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Natural Gift × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Ominous Wind × |
Ghost |
Special |
60 |
100% |
5 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Pain Split |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Psych Up |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rage × |
Normal |
Physical |
20 |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Reflect |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Return × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Role Play |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Secret Power × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Skull Bash |
Normal |
Physical |
130 |
100% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Swagger |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Tackle |
Normal |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
35 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Take Down |
Normal |
Physical |
90 |
85% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
|
- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ninetales
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Ninetales
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
|
Alolan Ninetales
|
Gen. |
VII |
Aqua Tail |
Water |
Physical |
90 |
90% |
10 |
VII |
Captivate × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
VII |
Celebrate |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
40 |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
VII |
Covet |
Normal |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
25 |
VII |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
VII |
Dream Eater |
Psychic |
Special |
100 |
100% |
15 |
VII |
Feint Attack × |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
—% |
20 |
VII |
Frost Breath |
Ice |
Special |
60 |
90% |
10 |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
VII |
Headbutt |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
VII |
Heal Bell |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
VII |
Laser Focus |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
VII |
Pain Split |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
VII |
Psych Up |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
VII |
Reflect |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
VII |
Return × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
VII |
Role Play |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
VII |
Secret Power × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
VII |
Swagger |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
VII |
Tackle |
Normal |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
35 |
VII |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
|
- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ninetales
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Ninetales
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
|
Anime-only moves
Move |
Type |
Episode |
Psychic |
Psychic |
Just Waiting On a Friend |
Side game data
Ninetales
Pokémon Pinball
|
Acquisition: Evolve |
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Pokémon Pinball RS
|
Acquisition: Evolve |
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Pokémon Trozei!
|
Rarity: Rare |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
|
Body size: 1 |
Recruit rate: Evolve |
Friend Area: Darkness Ridge |
Phrases |
51%-100% HP |
Feel privileged to see the 1,000-year knowledge of our clan! |
26%-50% HP |
This won't do. I've only half my health remaining. |
1%-25% HP |
My eyes grow dim... Is this how our 1,000-year legacy ends? |
Level up |
Rejoice! My level has gone up! |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
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Body size: 1 |
Recruit rate: -4.5% |
IQ group: G |
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Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group: |
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Poké Assist: |
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Field move: |
(Burn ×4) |
Browser entry R-172 |
While protecting itself with a ghostly ring of fire, it breaths streams of fire to attack. |
|
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: |
|
Poké Assist:
(present) |
|
Field move:
(present) |
(Burn ×2) |
Poké Assist:
(past) |
|
Field move:
(past) |
(Burn ×1) |
Browser entry R-168/N-109 |
It sends out pillars of fire to attack. |
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Pokémon Rumble
Attack |
● |
Defense |
●● |
Speed |
●●● |
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Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack |
● |
Defense |
●● |
Speed |
●●● |
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
|
Walking Speed: 1.38 seconds |
Base HP: 54 |
|
Base Attack: 79 |
Base Defense: 57 |
Base Speed: 70 |
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PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
|
PokéPark Pad entry: |
Ninetales came to the Lava Zone in search of fun. Which is just what she found at Absol's Hurdle Bounce! |
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Pokémon Battle Trozei
|
Attack Power: |
★★★★★ |
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Pokémon GO
|
Base Stamina: 177 |
Base Attack: 169 |
Base Defense: 190 |
Egg Distance: N/A |
Buddy Distance: 3 km |
Evolution Requirement: N/A |
Fast Attacks: Feint Attack, Fire Spin*, Ember† |
Charged Attacks: Heat Wave, Overheat*, Solar Beam*, Psyshock*, Weather Ball Fire*, Fire Blast†, Flamethrower†, Frustration‡, Return‡ |
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Alolan Ninetales
|
Pokémon Rumble Rush
|
Walking Speed: 1.38 seconds |
Base HP: 54 |
|
Base Attack: 79 |
Base Defense: 57 |
Base Speed: 70 |
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|
Pokémon GO
|
Base Stamina: 177 |
Base Attack: 170 |
Base Defense: 193 |
Egg Distance: N/A |
Buddy Distance: 3 km |
Evolution Requirement: N/A |
Fast Attacks: Feint Attack, Powder Snow, Charm* |
Charged Attacks: Dazzling Gleam, Ice Beam, Blizzard, Psyshock* Weather Ball Ice* |
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Evolution
Ninetales
|
Fire Stone
→ |
|
Alolan Ninetales
|
Ice Stone
→ |
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Sprites
Generation I |
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Red |
Blue |
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Yellow |
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Red |
Green |
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Front |
Back |
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Back |
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Back |
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Generation II |
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Gold |
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Silver |
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Crystal |
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Back |
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Back |
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Back |
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Generation III |
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Ruby |
Sapphire |
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Emerald |
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FireRed |
LeafGreen |
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Back |
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Back |
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Back |
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Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Back |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Ninetales images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Alolan Ninetales.
- Alolan Ninetales is also the only Ice-type Pokémon immune to Dragon-type moves.
- Ninetales's name is misspelled as Ninetails in the Pokémon Trading Card Game for the Game Boy Color and in some prerelease material.
- Ninetales and Vulpix share their category name with the Fennekin evolutionary line, Nickit, and Thievul. They are all known as the Fox Pokémon.
Origin
Ninetales may be based on a red fox and the 狐 kitsune of Japanese legend, which are said to have many tails, extremely long lifespans, and supernatural powers such as the ability to breath fire. After reaching an advanced age, kitsune take on spirit forms, which may explain why Ninetales can learn various Ghost-type and Psychic-type moves. Specifically, it may be based on the kyūbi no kitsune, whose fur turns white-gold after it has lived for 1,000 years and gains its ninth tail.
Alolan Ninetales may be based on an Arctic fox, which grows a white coat of fur in the winter to camouflage in the snow. Its mountain habitat and lore. It could also be inspired by tulikettu, a mythical fox creature of Finnish lore whose radiant fur is said to be responsible for the composition of the northern lights. The Finnish word for aurora, revontulet, also literally translates to "fox fires" which could be intentional as Ninetales' original form is Fire Type.
Name origin
Ninetales may be a combination of nine and tales, which itself may combine tails and fairy tales (alluding to it being based on a mythical creature). It may also reference the cat o' nine tails whip (due to its tendency to punish anyone who grabs its tails).
Kyukon may be a combination of 九 kyū (nine) and 恨 kon (grudge; from the curse it may cast on its foes), こんこん kon kon (the sound foxes make), コンロ konro (gas stove; relating to its Fire type), or 狐 ko (an alternate reading of kitsune; Japanese for fox). Alternatively, it can be read as 旧恨 kyūkon (old grudge).
In other languages
Language |
Title |
Meaning |
Japanese |
キュウコン Kyukon |
Possibly from 九 kyū and 恨 kon, こんこん kon kon, コンロ konro, or 狐 ko. |
French |
Feunard |
From feu, renard and neuf |
Spanish |
Ninetales |
Same as English name |
German |
Vulnona |
From Vulpes and nona |
Italian |
Ninetales |
Same as English name |
Korean |
나인테일 Ninetail |
From nine and tail |
Cantonese Chinese |
九尾 Gáuméih |
Literally means "Nine tails" |
Mandarin Chinese |
九尾 Jiǔwěi |
Literally means "Nine tails" |
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Hindi |
नाइनटेल्स Ninetails |
Transcription of English name |
Lithuanian |
Devinuodegė |
Translation of English name |
Russian |
Найнтэйлс Naynteyls |
Transcription of English name (in some episodes in the Russian dub of the anime, the name is Девятихвост Devyatikhvost, literally "Nine-tailed" |
Thai |
คิวคอน Khiokhon |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
- Enta's Ninetales
- Regional form
Notes
- ↑ Pokémon Sun and Moon site | Alolan Ninetales
External links
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