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Ninetales

Ninetales

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

  • GROUND2x
  • ROCK2x
  • WATER2x

Best Nature

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

Best Moveset

  1. Heat WaveFIRESpecial25.2%
  2. Solar BeamGRASSSpecial19.1%
  3. OverheatFIRESpecial18.3%
  4. Fake TearsDARKStatus16.0%

Best Ability / Item

DroughtChoice ScarfChoice Scarf

Ninetales technical VGC usage sections

Best Ninetales Moves

  • #1

    Heat Wave

    FIRSpecial95 BP

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

    25.19%
  • #2

    Solar Beam

    GRASpecial120 BP

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

    19.08%
  • #3

    Overheat

    FIRSpecial130 BP

    The user attacks the target with all its might. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.

    18.32%
  • #4

    Fake Tears

    DARStatus

    The user feigns crying to fluster the target. This harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.

    16.03%
  • #5

    Protect

    NORStatus

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

    9.16%
  • #6

    Will-O-Wisp

    FIRStatus

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

    3.05%
  • #7

    Weather Ball

    NORSpecial50 BP

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

    3.05%
  • #8

    Helping Hand

    NORStatus

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

    3.05%
  • #9

    Encore

    NORStatus

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

    1.53%
  • #10

    Psyshock

    PSYSpecial80 BP

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

    1.53%

Best Ninetales Natures

  • #1

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

    62.86%
  • #2

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

    31.43%
  • #3

    Calm 32/0/11/9/14/0

    5.71%

Best Ninetales Abilities

  • #1

    Drought

    Turns the sunlight harsh when the Pokémon enters a battle.

    100.00%

Best Ninetales Items

  • #1
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

    Raises user's Speed , but they can only use one move.

    65.71%
  • #2
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

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

    14.29%
  • #3
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Prevents a one-hit knockout.

    8.57%
  • #4
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

    Raises the power of moves, but causes recoil damage.

    5.71%
  • #5
    Shuca Berry

    Shuca Berry

    Reduces damage taken from a super effective Ground-type move.

    2.86%
  • #6
    Charcoal

    Charcoal

    Raises the power of Fire-type moves.

    2.86%

Best Ninetales Teammates

  • #1
    whimsicottWhimsicott
    GRAFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    20.47%
  • #2
    pyroar-megaPyroar-mega
    FIRNOR
    TeamsBuilder
    20.47%
  • #3
    farigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    16.54%
  • #4
    basculegion-maleBasculegion-male
    WATGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    15.75%
  • #5
    floette-megaFloette-mega
    FAI
    TeamsBuilder
    11.02%
  • #6
    sylveonSylveon
    FAI
    TeamsBuilder
    6.30%
  • #7
    garchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    2.36%
  • #8
    victreebel-megaVictreebel-mega
    GRAPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    2.36%
  • #9
    krookodileKrookodile
    GRODAR
    TeamsBuilder
    2.36%
  • #10
    gardevoir-megaGardevoir-mega
    PSYFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    2.36%

Teams with Ninetales

Pyroar MegaFarigirafAerodactyl MegaVenusaurNinetalesSylveon
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Pyroar MegaWhimsicottNinetalesFarigirafBasculegion-MSylveon
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Pyroar MegaWhimsicottNinetalesFarigirafBasculegion-MFloette Mega
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Pyroar MegaWhimsicottNinetalesFarigirafBasculegion-MFloette Mega
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Pyroar MegaNinetalesWhimsicottFarigirafBasculegion-MFloette Mega
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Pyroar MegaVileplumeOranguruCamerupt MegaNinetalesKangaskhan
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NinetalesPyroar MegaWhimsicottSylveonGrimmsnarlAnnihilape
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Pyroar MegaNinetalesMetagross MegaWhimsicottBasculegion-MFarigiraf
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Pyroar MegaWhimsicottNinetalesFarigirafBasculegion-MFloette Mega
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Pyroar MegaFloette MegaWhimsicottBasculegion-MNinetalesFarigiraf
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Ninetales?

The best moveset for Ninetales in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Heat Wave, Solar Beam, Overheat, Fake Tears.

How to counter Ninetales in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Ninetales can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (ground 2x, rock 2x, water 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Ninetales?

The best item for Ninetales is typically Choice Scarf, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.