Fire Spin + Weather Ball
Ninetales's best Fire-type moveset is Fire Spin / Weather Ball, with 11.17 DPS and 231.3 TDO. These moves are boosted by Sunny weather. Ninetales ranks #87 (D Tier) as a Fire attacker with that moveset.
Ninetales is a Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,279 CP and is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Fire Spin / Weather Ball. It is boosted by Sunny weather. Its shiny form is available.
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Ninetales takes increased damage from:
Ground160.0%
Rock160.0%
Water160.0%
Ninetales takes reduced damage from:
Bug62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Fire62.5%
Grass62.5%
Ice62.5%
Steel62.5%
| 1. | Fire Spin | Weather Ball | 9.99 | 11.17 | 231.3 |
| 2. | Fire Spin | Overheat | 9.41 | 10.52 | 217.8 |
| 3. | Ember | Weather Ball | 9.31 | 10.41 | 215.5 |
| 4. |  Feint Attack | Weather Ball | 9.06 | 10.13 | 209.7 |
| 5. | Fire Spin | Flamethrower | 8.97 | 10.03 | 207.6 |
| 6. | Fire Spin | Fire Blast | 8.84 | 9.89 | 204.7 |
| 7. | Ember | Overheat | 8.62 | 9.65 | 199.7 |
| 8. | Fire Spin |  Solar Beam | 8.59 | 9.61 | 198.9 |
Feint Attack
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1.0s
| Damage | 11 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 10 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.8s - 1.0s |
| Damage | 6 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 6 |
Ember *10101.0s| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 10 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.6s - 0.8s |
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 9 |
Fire Spin1391.0s| Damage | 13 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 9 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.8s - 0.9s |
| Damage | 11 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 10 |
Fire Blast *1401004.0s| Damage | 140 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 4.0s |
| Damage window | 2.9s - 3.7s |
| Damage | 140 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 80 |
Flamethrower *65502.0s| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.3s - 1.5s |
| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 55 |
Overheat1601004.0s| Damage | 160 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 4.0s |
| Damage window | 2.6s - 3.8s |
| Damage | 130 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 55 |
SpecialOverheat has a 100.0% chance to:
Weather Ball55331.5s| Damage | 55 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 1.3s - 1.5s |
| Damage | 60 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 35 |
Heat Wave951003.0s| Damage | 95 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 1.7s - 2.8s |
| Damage | 75 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
Solar Beam1801005.0s| Damage | 180 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 5.0s |
| Damage window | 2.8s - 4.8s |
| Damage | 150 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 80 |
Energy Ball *90504.0s| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 4.0s |
| Damage window | 3.1s - 3.9s |
| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
SpecialEnergy Ball has a 10.0% chance to:
Scorching Sands90503.0s| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 1.4s - 2.3s |
| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
SpecialScorching Sands has a 10.0% chance to:
Psyshock60332.5s| Damage | 60 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 1.8s - 2.4s |
| Damage | 70 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 40 |
The following chart shows Ninetales's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Ninetales's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Ninetales has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Ninetales reaches a maximum of 2,279 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,235–1,302 CP, rising to 1,544–1,628 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 926–977 CP.
 Max CP | 2279 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 926 CP - 977 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 1235 CP - 1302 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 1235 CP - 1302 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 1544 CP - 1628 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
Ninetales Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 CP | 2 | 101 CP | 3 | 169 CP |
| 4 | 238 CP | 5 | 307 CP | 6 | 376 CP |
| 7 | 445 CP | 8 | 513 CP | 9 | 582 CP |
| 10 | 651 CP | 11 | 716 CP | 12 | 781 CP |
| 13 | 846 CP | 14 | 912 CP | 15 | 977 CP |
| 16 | 1042 CP | 17 | 1107 CP | 18 | 1172 CP |
| 19 | 1237 CP | 20 | 1302 CP | 21 | 1367 CP |
| 22 | 1433 CP | 23 | 1498 CP | 24 | 1563 CP |
| 25 | 1628 CP | 26 | 1693 CP | 27 | 1758 CP |
| 28 | 1824 CP | 29 | 1889 CP | 30 | 1954 CP |
| 31 | 1986 CP | 32 | 2019 CP | 33 | 2052 CP |
| 34 | 2084 CP | 35 | 2117 CP | 36 | 2149 CP |
| 37 | 2182 CP | 38 | 2214 CP | 39 | 2247 CP |
| 40 | 2279 CP | 41 | 2308 CP | 42 | 2338 CP |
| 43 | 2367 CP | 44 | 2396 CP | 45 | 2426 CP |
| 46 | 2456 CP | 47 | 2486 CP | 48 | 2516 CP |
| 49 | 2547 CP | 50 | 2577 CP |
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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Ninetales's Fire-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Ninetales.
FireMega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
| Pokédex Number | #38 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.1 m |
| Weight | 19.9 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  5 300 |
| Additional Move Cost | 5050000 |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Ninetales in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Vulpix
Ninetales
Alolan Vulpix
Alolan Ninetales
Shadow Alolan Vulpix
Shadow Alolan Ninetales
Shadow Vulpix
Shadow NinetalesNinetales's height ranges from 0.54 m to 2.2 m, with the average being 1.1 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 0.54 m | 0.55 m | 1.1 m | 1.65 m | 2.2 m |
This table shows the size bounds of Ninetales in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.539 m | 0.55 m |
| 1′09″ | 1′10″ | |
| XS | 0.55 m | 1.1 m |
| 1′10″ | 3′07″ | |
| M | 0.825 m | 1.375 m |
| 2′08″ | 4′06″ | |
| XL | 1.375 m | 1.65 m |
| 4′06″ | 5′05″ | |
| XXL | 1.65 m | 2.2 m |
| 5′05″ | 7′03″ |
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_JUMP |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 5s |
| Jump Time | 2s |
| Attack Probability | 10.0% |
| Attack Timer | 14s |
| Dodge Probability | 15.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Ninetales Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Ninetales from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Ninetales in Pokémon GO.
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Ninetales. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 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. |
| Legends: Arceus | The coat of gleaming golden fur is quite magnificent. This species is said to store sacred power in its nine long tails and to live for a millennium. |
The best moves for Ninetales in Pokémon GO are Fire Spin and Weather Ball. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 11.17 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 231.3.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Fire-type Pokémon are weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, and Steel-type moves.
Ninetales’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2,279 CP and 2,577 CP at Level 50.
Ninetales can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Ninetales cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Ninetales: Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Houndoom, Mega Blaziken, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, Mega Chandelure, and Mega Delphox.
Regular Ninetales
Shiny Ninetales
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