Ninetales pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

Contents
Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Q&A

Name origin

nine: its number of tails
tales: corruption of ‘tails’

Pokedex data

National №	038
Type	Fire
Species	Fox Pokémon
Height	3′7″ (1.09m)
Weight	43.9 lbs (19.9 kg)
Abilities	Flash Fire Drought (Dream World)
Local №	038 (R/B/Y, FireRed, LeafGreen) 126 (Gold, Silver) 154 (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald) 128 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Japanese	Kyukon

Breeding

Egg Groups	Field
Gender	25% male, 75% female
Egg cycles	21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield	1 Special Defense, 1 Speed
Catch rate	75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	178
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
	0	2		½	½			2			½	2				½

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
	½	2		½	½			2			½	2				½

Ninetales stats

The base stats for Ninetales are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP	73	256 - 350
Attack	76	141 - 276
Defense	75	139 - 273
Sp. Atk	81	150 - 287
Sp. Def	100	184 - 328
Speed	100	184 - 328
Total	505

Pokedex descriptions

Red Blue	Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1000-year curse.
Yellow	According to an enduring legend, 9 noble saints were united and reincarnated as this POKéMON.
Gold HeartGold	Some legends claim that each of its nine tails has its own unique type of special mystical power.
Silver SoulSilver	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.
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 came into being when nine wizards possessing sacred powers merged into one. 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 curse.
Diamond Pearl Platinum Black White	Its nine tails are said to be imbued with a mystic power. It can live for a thousand years.

Evolution chart

#037
Vulpix
Fire →
(use Fire Stone)

#038
Ninetales
Fire

Moves learnt by level up

Ninetales learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Confuse Ray	Ghost	Status	-	100
1	Ember	Fire	Special	40	100
1	Nasty Plot	Dark	Status	-	-
1	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100
1	Safeguard	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: I II III IV V

Pre-evolution moves

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

Ninetales can learn these moves only when in a pre-evolved state. Check previous pokedex(es) for the levels required.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Tail Whip	Normal	Status	-	100
Roar	Normal	Status	-	100
Fire Spin	Fire	Special	35	85
Imprison	Psychic	Status	-	-
Flame Burst	Fire	Special	70	100
Will-O-Wisp	Fire	Status	-	75
Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100
Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100
Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
Inferno	Fire	Special	100	50
Grudge	Ghost	Status	-	-
Extrasensory	Psychic	Special	80	100
Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120	85

Ninetales can learn these moves only when in a pre-evolved state. Check previous pokedex(es) for the levels required.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Tail Whip	Normal	Status	-	100
Roar	Normal	Status	-	100
Will-O-Wisp	Fire	Status	-	75
Imprison	Psychic	Status	-	-
Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100
Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100
Fire Spin	Fire	Special	35	85
Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
Grudge	Ghost	Status	-	-
Extrasensory	Psychic	Special	80	100
Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120	85

Egg moves

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Ninetales learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Ninetales egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Disable	Normal	Status	-	100
Extrasensory	Psychic	Special	80	100
Faint Attack	Dark	Physical	60	∞
Flail	Normal	Physical	-	100
Flare Blitz	Fire	Physical	120	100
Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90
Howl	Normal	Status	-	-
Hypnosis	Psychic	Status	-	60
Power Swap	Psychic	Status	-	-
Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
Spite	Ghost	Status	-	100
Hex	Ghost	Special	50	100
Tail Slap	Normal	Physical	25	85

Ninetales learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Ninetales egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Disable	Normal	Status	-	100
Energy Ball	Grass	Special	80	100
Extrasensory	Psychic	Special	80	100
Faint Attack	Dark	Physical	60	∞
Flail	Normal	Physical	-	100
Flare Blitz	Fire	Physical	120	100
Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90
Howl	Normal	Status	-	-
Hypnosis	Psychic	Status	-	60
Power Swap	Psychic	Status	-	-
Psych Up	Normal	Status	-	-
Spite	Ghost	Status	-	100

Ninetales learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Ninetales egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Disable	Normal	Status	-	100
Energy Ball	Grass	Special	80	100
Extrasensory	Psychic	Special	80	100
Faint Attack	Dark	Physical	60	∞
Flail	Normal	Physical	-	100
Flare Blitz	Fire	Physical	120	100
Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90
Howl	Normal	Status	-	-
Hypnosis	Psychic	Status	-	60
Psych Up	Normal	Status	-	-
Spite	Ghost	Status	-	100

Other generations: II III IV V

Move Tutor moves

HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Ninetales can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90
Magic Coat	Psychic	Status	-	-
Ominous Wind	Ghost	Special	60	100
Pain Split	Normal	Status	-	-
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Spite	Ghost	Status	-	100
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90

Ninetales can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90
Ominous Wind	Ghost	Special	60	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Spite	Ghost	Status	-	100
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90

Other generations: II III IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Ninetales does not learn any HM moves.

Other generations: I II III IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

Ninetales is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
3	Psyshock	Psychic	Special	80	100
4	Calm Mind	Psychic	Status	-	-
5	Roar	Normal	Status	-	100
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100
38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120	85
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Flame Charge	Fire	Physical	50	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
50	Overheat	Fire	Special	140	90
53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	80	100
59	Incinerate	Fire	Special	30	100
61	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	Status	-	75
66	Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	-	-
85	Dream Eater	Psychic	Special	100	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Ninetales is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
4	Calm Mind	Psychic	Status	-	-
5	Roar	Normal	Status	-	100
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120	100
23	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100
38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120	85
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
50	Overheat	Fire	Special	140	90
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
61	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	Status	-	75
66	Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	-	-
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
79	Dark Pulse	Dark	Special	80	100
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
85	Dream Eater	Psychic	Special	100	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: I II III IV V

Ninetales sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
SHINY
Black/White
NORMAL
HG/SS
SHINY
HG/SS

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Where to find Ninetales

Black White	Abundant Shrine

Pokeathlon stats

Speed	★ ★ ★ ★
Power	★ ★ ★
Skill	★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Stamina	★ ★ ★
Jump	★ ★ ★

★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum

Ninetales

Name origin

Pokedex data

Breeding

Training

Type defenses

Ninetales stats

Pokedex descriptions

Evolution chart

Moves learnt by level up

Pre-evolution moves

Egg moves

Move Tutor moves

Moves learnt by HM

Moves learnt by TM

Ninetales sprites

Where to find Ninetales

Pokeathlon stats

Answers to Ninetales questions

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