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Ninetales: Weaknesses, Best Nature & Moveset

FIRE
HP
73
Atk
76
Def
75
SpA
81
SpD
100
Spe
100
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Weaknesses

  • GROUND2x
  • ROCK2x
  • WATER2x

Best Nature

Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32

Best Moveset

  1. ProtectNORMALStatus25.0%
  2. Heat WaveFIRESpecial18.8%
  3. Weather BallNORMALSpecial12.5%
  4. FlamethrowerFIRESpecial6.3%

Best Ability / Item

DroughtSitrus BerrySitrus Berry

Ninetales technical VGC usage sections

Best Ninetales Moves

  • #1

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    25.00%
  • #2

    Heat Wave

    FIRSpecial95 BP

    The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on opposing Pokémon. This may also leave them with a burn.

    18.75%
  • #3

    Weather Ball

    NORSpecial50 BP

    This move's type and power change depending on the weather at the time the move is used.

    12.50%
  • #4

    Flamethrower

    FIRSpecial90 BP

    The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

    6.25%
  • #5

    Encore

    NORStatus

    The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.

    6.25%
  • #6

    Psyshock

    PSYSpecial80 BP

    The user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This move deals physical damage.

    6.25%
  • #7

    Will-O-Wisp

    FIRStatus

    The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn.

    6.25%
  • #8

    Scorching Sands

    GROSpecial70 BP

    The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn.

    6.25%
  • #9

    Solar Beam

    GRASpecial120 BP

    The user gathers light on the first turn, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.

    6.25%
  • #10

    Helping Hand

    NORStatus

    The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.

    6.25%

Best Ninetales Natures

  • #1

    Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32

    21.87%
  • #2

    Timid 0/0/0/32/2/32

    5.76%
  • #3

    Modest 2/0/0/32/0/32

    5.43%
  • #4

    Timid 32/0/2/0/0/32

    4.23%
  • #5

    Timid 32/0/0/2/0/32

    4.13%
  • #6

    Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32

    3.45%
  • #7

    Timid 0/0/2/32/0/32

    2.30%
  • #8

    Hardy 2/0/0/32/0/32

    2.05%
  • #9

    Timid 1/0/1/32/0/32

    1.89%
  • #10

    Timid 32/0/0/0/2/32

    1.18%
  • #11

    Other

    47.71%

Best Ninetales Abilities

  • #1

    Drought

    Turns the sunlight harsh when the Pokémon enters a battle.

    100.00%
  • #2

    Flash Fire

    If hit by a Fire-type move, the Pokémon absorbs the flames and uses them to power up its own Fire-type moves.

    0.00%

Best Ninetales Items

  • #1
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    75.00%
  • #2
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Prevents a one-hit knockout.

    25.00%

Best Ninetales Teammates

  • #1
    victreebel-megaVictreebel-mega
    GRAPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    16.67%
  • #2
    krookodileKrookodile
    GRODAR
    TeamsBuilder
    16.67%
  • #3
    gengar-megaGengar-mega
    GHOPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    8.33%
  • #4
    garchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    8.33%
  • #5
    helioliskHeliolisk
    ELENOR
    TeamsBuilder
    8.33%
  • #6
    gyaradosGyarados
    WATFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    8.33%
  • #7
    serperiorSerperior
    GRA
    TeamsBuilder
    8.33%
  • #8
    primarinaPrimarina
    WATFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    8.33%
  • #9
    whimsicottWhimsicott
    GRAFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    8.33%
  • #10
    chandelure-megaChandelure-mega
    GHOFIR
    TeamsBuilder
    8.33%
  • #11

    Other

    0.02%

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