Stats & Training
Nothing fancy in Ninetales's spread. It leans mixed with Sp. Def out front. And you'll get 2 Sp. Def and Speed EVs per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Each of its nine tails is imbued with supernatural power, and it can live for a thousand years.
Each of its nine tails is imbued with supernatural power, and it can live for a thousand years.
Ninetales Weakness
Type-wise, Ninetales takes extra damage from Water, Ground, and Rock. The Fire typing picks up 5 resistances to work with. Flash Fire grants an additional Fire immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Ninetales's special bulk (base 100 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
 Psyduck Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ninetales View Psyduck builds →Water Pulse 2x35-44% Water Gun 2x27-34% | ||
Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ninetales View Oshawott builds →Razor Shell 2x48-58% Water Gun 2x27-34% | ||
 Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ninetales View Sandslash builds →Dig 2x82-97% Rock Tomb 2x42-49% Sand Tomb 2x38-45% Rollout 2x22-26% | ||
 Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ninetales View Krokorok builds →Dig 2x68-81% Rock Tomb 2x34-41% Sand Tomb 2x32-39% Mud-Slap 2x13-16% | ||
 Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ninetales View Dwebble builds →Dig 2x40-47% Rock Slide 2x55-65% Rock Tomb 2x46-55% Smack Down 2x38-45% | ||
Psyduck Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ninetales View Psyduck builds →Dig 2x34-41% Water Pulse 2x38-45% Water Gun 2x27-32% | ||
Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ninetales View Oshawott builds →Dig 2x34-41% Razor Shell 2x48-58% Water Pulse 2x35-42% Water Gun 2x24-29% | ||
Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ninetales View Sandslash builds →Dig 2x78-92% Rock Tomb 2x38-46% Bulldoze 2x59-69% Sand Tomb 2x37-43% | ||
Psyduck Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ninetales View Psyduck builds →Aqua Tail 2x54-63% Dig 2x33-38% Water Pulse 2x34-40% Water Gun 2x24-29% | ||
 Panpour Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ninetales View Panpour builds →Scald 2x38-46% Dig 2x33-38% Brine 2x32-38% Rock Tomb 2x24-29% | ||
 Ducklett Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ninetales View Ducklett builds →Bubble Beam 2x29-35% Water Pulse 2x27-32% Water Gun 2x19-23% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ninetales View Krokorok builds →Dig 2x65-78% Rock Tomb 2x34-40% Bulldoze 2x51-61% Sand Tomb 2x32-38% | ||
 Azumarill Water | C | |
Obtain MethodFloccesy Ranch Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ninetales View Azumarill builds →Aqua Tail 2x52-61% Surf 2x47-56% Dig 2x31-37% Bubble Beam 2x34-41% | ||
 Boldore Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ninetales View Boldore builds →Power Gem 2x38-46% Rock Slide 2x75-89% Rock Tomb 2x60-71% Bulldoze 2x40-47% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ninetales View Onix builds →Dig 2x43-51% Rock Slide 2x41-48% Rock Tomb 2x34-41% Bulldoze 2x34-41% | ||
 Nosepass Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ninetales View Nosepass builds →Power Gem 2x34-41% Rock Slide 2x41-48% Bulldoze 2x23-27% Rock Tomb 2x34-41% | ||
Psyduck Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ninetales View Psyduck builds →Aqua Tail 2x53-64% Surf 2x49-58% Dig 2x31-37% Water Pulse 2x34-41% | ||
 Golduck Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ninetales View Golduck builds →Aqua Tail 2x75-89% Surf 2x68-80% Dive 2x68-80% Dig 2x45-54% | ||
 Camerupt FireGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ninetales View Camerupt builds →Earthquake 2x99-116%KO Earth Power 2x73-87% Dig 2x79-93% Rock Slide 2x49-58% | ||
 Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ninetales View Lunatone builds →Stone Edge 2x63-74% Rock Slide 2x46-55% Bulldoze 2x25-30% Rock Tomb 2x37-44% | ||
 Pelipper Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ninetales View Pelipper builds →Surf 2x68-80% Brine 2x50-59% Water Pulse 2x46-55% Water Gun 2x32-38% | ||
 Solrock RockPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ninetales View Solrock builds →Stone Edge 2x95-112%KO Rock Slide 2x72-85% Bulldoze 2x38-45% Rock Tomb 2x57-68% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ninetales View Terrakion builds →Rock Slide 2x91-107%KO Rock Tomb 2x74-87% Bulldoze 2x49-58% Smack Down 2x61-73% | ||
Golduck Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ninetales View Golduck builds →Aqua Tail 2x76-89% Surf 2x67-79% Dive 2x67-79% Dig 2x45-53% | ||
Camerupt FireGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ninetales View Camerupt builds →Earthquake 2x98-116%KO Earth Power 2x74-87% Dig 2x79-93% Rock Slide 2x49-58% | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ninetales View Lunatone builds →Stone Edge 2x61-73% Rock Slide 2x48-57% Bulldoze 2x25-30% Rock Tomb 2x38-45% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ninetales View Solrock builds →Stone Edge 2x95-111%KO Rock Slide 2x70-83% Bulldoze 2x38-45% Rock Tomb 2x57-67% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Scizor's Superpower hits Ninetales for 83-97%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Ninetales View Jirachi builds →U Turn11-13% | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Ninetales View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch21-25% Superpower83-97% Pursuit28-33% U Turn36-43% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Ninetales View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin15-17% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemRocky Helmet NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Ninetales View Xatu builds →U Turn9-10% | ||
 Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySnow Warning ItemFocus Sash NatureRash Moves
Damage vs Ninetales View Abomasnow builds →Blizzard27-32% Ice Shard9-11% Wood Hammer28-33% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Ninetales evolved from Vulpix's chain using an evolution item. It's a non-standard trigger, so check the details below. Breed this form to get Vulpix eggs (average hatch time). The evolution from Vulpix pushed Ninetales to 505 total stats. HP saw the largest single gain at +35. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Ninetales to get Vulpix eggs easily using 181 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Disable, Extrasensory, Feint Attack and 10 more.
Black 2 & White 2 Ninetales Best Moveset
Timid nature gives Ninetales the fast special lean it needs to trade hits effectively. Leftovers adds passive recovery each turn, max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs split the difference, and the remaining moves punishes anything trying to wall it.
Best Build
Ninetales best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Attacker Moveset
- Will O Wisp
- Pain Split
- Fire Blast
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding's the move. Disable and Extrasensory give Ninetales options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 7 types already covers a decent range on top of Overheat and Flare Blitz. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Ninetales in Black 2 & White 2
Ninetales sits at moderate rates across 2 spots in late-game routes. Pick one from the sorted list and commit to it. Jumping between areas wastes more time than waiting in the right location.
Where To Catch Ninetales in Black 2 & White 2
To get Ninetales, start by catching Vulpix through walking encounters at Lv. 34-37. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch VulpixAbundant ShrineBlack 2Grass Lv.34 RuinsUncommonLateAnyAbundant ShrineWhite 2Grass Lv.34 RuinsUncommonLateAnyAbundant ShrineBlack 2Grass Lv.37 RuinsUncommonLateAnyDouble grassAbundant ShrineWhite 2Grass Lv.37 RuinsUncommonLateAnyDouble grass
Step 2Ninetales ✓Abundant ShrineWhite 2Grass Lv.36 RuinsRareLateAnyShaking spotAbundant ShrineBlack 2Grass Lv.36 RuinsRareLateAnyShaking spotor evolve from Vulpix (Step 1)
Ninetales Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Ninetales looks average on paper at 505 BST. But Drought is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. B-Tier pivot on our tier list. Will O Wisp with Leftovers is the standard set.
Ninetales gets Drought and Flash Fire. But Drought is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Ninetales is a special attacker with base 81 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 100 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the pivot role.
For Black 2 & White 2, the core moveset is Will O Wisp, Painsplit, Fire Blast, and Flamethrower. Will O Wisp leads at 21% usage. Flamethrower provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Available since Red & Blue, Ninetales appears in 21 games spanning 10 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained an Alolan form in Generation 7.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SMAlolan
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves