Ninetales
Ninetales is a Fire type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It is known as the Fox Pokémon
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Pokédex data
National № | 038 |
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Type | Fire |
Species | Fox Pokémon |
Height | 1.1 m (3′07″) |
Weight | 19.9 kg (43.9 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Flash Fire Drought (hidden ability) |
Local № | 038 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 126 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 154 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 038 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 128 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 249 (Black 2/White 2) 161 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 254 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 331 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 038 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 069 (Sword/Shield) |
Training
EV yield | 1 Special Defense, 1 Speed |
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Catch rate | 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 177 |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Field |
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Gender | 25% male, 75% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 73 | 256 | 350 | |
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Attack | 76 | 141 | 276 | |
Defense | 75 | 139 | 273 | |
Sp. Atk | 81 | 150 | 287 | |
Sp. Def | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
Speed | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
Total | 505 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Pokédex data
National № | 038 |
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Type | Ice Fairy |
Species | Fox Pokémon |
Height | 1.1 m (3′07″) |
Weight | 19.9 kg (43.9 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Snow Cloak Snow Warning (hidden ability) |
Local № | 038 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 126 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 154 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 038 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 128 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 249 (Black 2/White 2) 161 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 254 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 331 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 038 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 069 (Sword/Shield) |
Training
EV yield | 2 Speed |
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Catch rate | 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 177 |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Field |
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Gender | 25% male, 75% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 73 | 256 | 350 | |
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Attack | 67 | 125 | 256 | |
Defense | 75 | 139 | 273 | |
Sp. Atk | 81 | 150 | 287 | |
Sp. Def | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
Speed | 109 | 200 | 348 | |
Total | 505 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Ninetales changes
- In Generation 1, Ninetales has a base Special stat of 100.
- In Generations 3-4, Ninetales has 1 Special Attack EV.
- In Generations 3-4, Ninetales has 1 Special Defense EV.
- In Generations 1-4, Ninetales has a base experience yield of 178.
- In Generations 2-7, Ninetales has a base Friendship value of 70.
- In Generation 7, Alolan Ninetales has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Ninetales
Red Blue | Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1000-year curse. |
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Yellow | According to an enduring legend, 9 noble saints were united and reincarnated as this POKéMON. |
Gold | Some legends claim that each of its nine tails has its own unique type of special mystical 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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Diamond Pearl Platinum | Its nine tails are said to be imbued with a mystic power. It can live for a thousand years. |
HeartGold | Some legends claim that each of its nine tails has its own unique type of special mystical power. |
SoulSilver | Its nine beautiful tails are filled with a wondrous energy that could keep it alive for 1,000 years. |
Black White | Its nine tails are said to be imbued with a mystic power. It can live for a thousand years. |
Black 2 White 2 | Each of its nine tails is imbued with supernatural power, and it can live for a thousand years. |
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 curse. |
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 a thousand years. |
Alpha 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. |
Sun | Legend has it that this mystical Pokémon was formed when nine saints coalesced into one. |
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 cursed 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 Let's Go Eevee | According to an enduring legend, nine noble saints were united and reincarnated as this Pokémon. |
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 curse. |
Alolan Ninetales
Sun | It creates drops of ice in its coat and showers them over its enemies. Anyone who angers it will be frozen stiff in an instant. |
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Moon | Possessing a calm demeanor, this Pokémon was revered as a deity incarnate 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 deities visited mountains where Ninetales live, so in times long past, no one was allowed to go into those mountains. |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee | It lives on mountains perpetually covered in snow and is revered as a deity incarnate. It appears draped in a blizzard. |
Sword | A deity resides in the snowy mountains where this Pokémon lives. In ancient times, it was worshiped as that deity’s incarnation. |
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. |
Moves learned by Ninetales
Moves learnt by level up
Ninetales learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Disable | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Ember | Fire | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Extrasensory | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
1 | Fire Blast | Fire | ![]() | 110 | 85 |
1 | Fire Spin | Fire | ![]() | 35 | 85 |
1 | Flamethrower | Fire | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
1 | Grudge | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Imprison | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Incinerate | Fire | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
1 | Inferno | Fire | ![]() | 100 | 50 |
1 | Nasty Plot | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Quick Attack | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Safeguard | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Spite | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Tail Whip | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | ![]() | — | 85 |
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Aurora Beam | Ice | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
1 | Aurora Veil | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Blizzard | Ice | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
1 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
1 | Disable | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Extrasensory | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
1 | Grudge | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
1 | Ice Shard | Ice | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Icy Wind | Ice | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
1 | Imprison | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Mist | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Nasty Plot | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Powder Snow | Ice | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Sheer Cold | Ice | ![]() | — | 30 |
1 | Spite | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Tail Whip | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Ninetales learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sword & Shield (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Egg moves
Ninetales learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Ninetales egg moves page.
Move Tutor moves
Ninetales can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Burning Jealousy | Fire | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Scorching Sands | Ground | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Triple Axel | Ice | ![]() | 20 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Ninetales is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
09 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
11 | Solar Beam | Grass | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
13 | Fire Spin | Fire | ![]() | 35 | 85 |
15 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
19 | Safeguard | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
24 | Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
25 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
31 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
34 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
38 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | ![]() | — | 85 |
39 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
40 | Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
44 | Imprison | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
46 | Weather Ball | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
47 | Fake Tears | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
57 | Payback | Dark | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
60 | Power Swap | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
76 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
77 | Hex | Ghost | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
84 | Tail Slap | Normal | ![]() | 25 | 85 |
92 | Mystical Fire | Fire | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
09 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
11 | Solar Beam | Grass | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
15 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
19 | Safeguard | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
24 | Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
25 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Icy Wind | Ice | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
29 | Charm | Fairy | ![]() | — | 100 |
31 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
33 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
35 | Hail | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
39 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
40 | Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
44 | Imprison | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
46 | Weather Ball | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
47 | Fake Tears | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
57 | Payback | Dark | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
60 | Power Swap | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
64 | Avalanche | Ice | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
71 | Wonder Room | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
76 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
77 | Hex | Ghost | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
84 | Tail Slap | Normal | ![]() | 25 | 85 |
87 | Draining Kiss | Fairy | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
89 | Misty Terrain | Fairy | ![]() | — | — |
Moves learnt by TR
Ninetales is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
02 | Flamethrower | Fire | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
12 | Agility | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
15 | Fire Blast | Fire | ![]() | 110 | 85 |
20 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
25 | Psyshock | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
26 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
30 | Encore | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
31 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
33 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
36 | Heat Wave | Fire | ![]() | 95 | 90 |
43 | Overheat | Fire | ![]() | 130 | 90 |
49 | Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
55 | Flare Blitz | Fire | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
58 | Dark Pulse | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
65 | Energy Ball | Grass | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
68 | Nasty Plot | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
69 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 90 |
81 | Foul Play | Dark | ![]() | 95 | 100 |
82 | Stored Power | Psychic | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
05 | Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
06 | Blizzard | Ice | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
12 | Agility | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
20 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
25 | Psyshock | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
26 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
30 | Encore | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
31 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
49 | Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
58 | Dark Pulse | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
68 | Nasty Plot | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
69 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 90 |
81 | Foul Play | Dark | ![]() | 95 | 100 |
82 | Stored Power | Psychic | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
92 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Ninetales learns the following moves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee at the levels specified.
Moves learnt by TM
Ninetales is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Headbutt | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
05 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
07 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
08 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
09 | Reflect | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
10 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
11 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | ![]() | — | 85 |
12 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
19 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
20 | Dark Pulse | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
21 | Foul Play | Dark | ![]() | 95 | 100 |
27 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
33 | Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
37 | Flamethrower | Fire | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
45 | Solar Beam | Grass | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
46 | Fire Blast | Fire | ![]() | 110 | 85 |
48 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
59 | Dream Eater | Psychic | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Headbutt | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
05 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
07 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
08 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
09 | Reflect | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
10 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
12 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
19 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
20 | Dark Pulse | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
21 | Foul Play | Dark | ![]() | 95 | 100 |
27 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
32 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
33 | Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
48 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
51 | Blizzard | Ice | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
55 | Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
59 | Dream Eater | Psychic | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
Ninetales sprites
Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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Shiny | — |
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Where to find Ninetales
Red | Trade/migrate from another game |
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Blue Yellow |
Evolve Vulpix |
Gold | Trade/migrate from another game |
Silver | Evolve Vulpix |
Crystal | Trade/migrate from another game |
Ruby Sapphire |
Evolve Vulpix |
FireRed | Trade/migrate from another game |
LeafGreen Emerald |
Evolve Vulpix |
Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Evolve Vulpix |
HeartGold | Trade/migrate from another game |
SoulSilver | Evolve Vulpix |
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Abundant Shrine |
X Y |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Vulpix |
Sun | Evolve Vulpix/Alolan Vulpix |
Moon | Trade/migrate from another game |
Ultra Sun | Evolve Vulpix/Alolan Vulpix |
Ultra Moon Let's Go Pikachu |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Let's Go Eevee | Route 7, 8 |
Sword | Lake of Outrage |
Shield | Evolve Vulpix/Alolan Vulpix |
Answers to Ninetales questions
- What is a good moveset for Ninetales?
- What is a good moveset for Alolan Ninetales?
- If you're in a double battle, and there's an Abomasnow, Ninetales,Politoad, and Tyranitar , which would go first?
- Does Brick Break remove Screens before/after the attack?
- What would be a good last move for this Alolan Ninetales?
- Good Hold Item for Ninetales?
- The eternal struggle: Arcanine vs Ninetales?
- What would you say a grass type stage 2 ninetales 1000HP 33/64 1995 ninetales is worth?
- What are the chances of getting a hidden ability Vulpix while breeding?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Ninetales |
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Japanese | キュウコン (Kyukon) |
German | Vulnona |
French | Feunard |
Name origin
- nine
- its number of tails
- tales
- corruption of ‘tails’