Ninetales

Official artwork of NinetalesFire Shiny Pokémon icon

Ninetales is a Fire-type Pokémon with a Max CP of 2577 in Pokémon GO. Ninetales's best moveset is Fire Spin and Weather Ball. It is weather boosted by Sunny weather, and it was originally found in the Kanto region. Shiny Ninetales is available in Pokémon GO.

Ninetales is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves. It takes reduced damage from Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, and Steel-type moves.

Stats

Max CP2577 CP
Attack169 ATK
Defense190 DEF
Stamina177 STA
Weather Boost
  • sunnySunny
ReleasedYes Yes
Shiny releasedNinetales can be Shiny in Pokémon GO Yes
Buddy distance3 km
Pokédex informationPokédex information
Pokédex Number#38
Height1.1 m
Weight19.9 kg
RegionKanto Generation 1
Can be tradedAllowed
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Catch Rate20%
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
5 Candy
300 Stardust
Additional Move Cost
50 Candy
50000 Candy

Ninetales type chart

Takes increased damage
GroundGround160.0%
RockRock160.0%
WaterWater160.0%
Takes decreased damage
BugBug62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
FireFire62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
IceIce62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

Ninetales's best moves and movesets

Moves

Ninetales's best moveset is Fire Spin and Weather Ball, with 11.89 DPS (damage per second) and 324.8 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Sunny weather.

Best Ninetales moves
DPS11.89
TDO324.84
Score23.2
Weather Boost
  • sunny
Pro tip by Professor WillowIf you are unable to get Ninetales with its best moveset, we recommend to use Fire Spin/Overheat. You will lose around 3.6% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Ninetales's strongest moveset (Fire Spin/Weather Ball).

Ninetales moves comparison

The following chart shows Ninetales's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge 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.

      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.FireFire Spin FireWeather Ball 11.89324.823.2
      2.FireFire Spin FireOverheat 11.47313.322.4
      3.FireEmber *FireWeather Ball 11.26307.522.0
      4.DarkFeint Attack FireWeather Ball 11.08302.821.6
      5.FireFire Spin FireFlamethrower *11.01300.821.5
      6.FireEmber *FireOverheat 10.73293.020.7
      7.FireFire Spin FireFire Blast *10.60289.520.3
      8.DarkFeint Attack FireOverheat 10.54288.020.1
      9.FireFire Spin GrassSolar Beam 10.50286.720.0
      10.FireEmber *FireFlamethrower *10.30281.319.4
      11.FireFire Spin GroundScorching Sands 10.26280.319.3
      12.DarkFeint Attack FireFlamethrower *10.12276.418.9
      1 of 2

      Fast Attacks

      • FireEmber *10Damage10Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Ember
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • GrassGrass
          • IceIce
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage10
        Energy10
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.6s - 0.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage7
        Energy6

        Effects
        Ember has no special effects.
        See Ember details page ↗
      • DarkFeint Attack10Damage9Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Feint Attack
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • DarkDark
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage10
        Energy9
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration0.9s
        Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage6
        Energy6

        Effects
        Feint Attack has no special effects.
        See Feint Attack details page ↗
      • FireFire Spin14Damage10Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Fire Spin
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • GrassGrass
          • IceIce
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage14
        Energy10
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration1.1s
        Damage window0.8s - 1.1s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage10
        Energy10

        Effects
        Fire Spin has no special effects.
        See Fire Spin details page ↗

      Charged Moves

      • FireFlamethrower *70Damage50Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Flamethrower
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • GrassGrass
          • IceIce
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage70
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration2.2s
        Damage window1.5s - 1.7s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage90
        Energy55

        Effects
        Flamethrower has no special effects.
        See Flamethrower details page ↗
      • FireHeat Wave95Damage100Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Heat Wave
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • GrassGrass
          • IceIce
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage95
        Energy100
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window1.7s - 2.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage95
        Energy75

        Effects
        Heat Wave has no special effects.
        See Heat Wave details page ↗
      • PsychicPsyshock65Damage33Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Psyshock
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • PoisonPoison
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 39.1%
          • DarkDark
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage65
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration2.7s
        Damage window2.0s - 2.6s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage70
        Energy45

        Effects
        Psyshock has no special effects.
        See Psyshock details page ↗
      • FireFire Blast *140Damage100Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Fire Blast
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • GrassGrass
          • IceIce
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage140
        Energy100
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration4.2s
        Damage window3.1s - 3.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage140
        Energy80

        Effects
        Fire Blast has no special effects.
        See Fire Blast details page ↗
      • GrassSolar Beam180Damage100Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Solar Beam
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage180
        Energy100
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration4.9s
        Damage window2.7s - 4.7s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage150
        Energy80

        Effects
        Solar Beam has no special effects.
        See Solar Beam details page ↗
      • FireOverheat160Damage100Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Overheat
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • GrassGrass
          • IceIce
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage160
        Energy100
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration4.0s
        Damage window2.6s - 3.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage130
        Energy55

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Overheat has a 100.0% chance to:

        • Decrease User's Attack by 33.3%
        See Overheat details page ↗
      • FireWeather Ball55Damage33Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Weather Ball
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • GrassGrass
          • IceIce
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage55
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration1.6s
        Damage window1.4s - 1.6s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage55
        Energy35

        Effects
        Weather Ball has no special effects.
        See Weather Ball details page ↗
      • GroundScorching Sands95Damage50Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Scorching Sands
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • PoisonPoison
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • ElectricElectric
        • 62.5%
          • BugBug
          • GrassGrass
        • 39.1%
          • FlyingFlying
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage95
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration3.2s
        Damage window1.6s - 2.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Scorching Sands has a 30.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
        See Scorching Sands details page ↗
      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge 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 Special CP Values

      CP Chart

      Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

      Ninetales's Max CP is at Level 50. Ninetales Combat Power values in Pokémon GO Raids, Eggs, and Field Research encounter can be found below.

      Max CPMax CP2577 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch926 CP - 977 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs1235 CP - 1302 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids1235 CP - 1302 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
      • sunnySunny
      1544 CP - 1628 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Ninetales Max CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Ninetales Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
      132 CP2101 CP3169 CP
      4238 CP5307 CP6376 CP
      7445 CP8513 CP9582 CP
      10651 CP11716 CP12781 CP
      13846 CP14912 CP15977 CP
      161042 CP171107 CP181172 CP
      191237 CP201302 CP211367 CP
      221433 CP231498 CP241563 CP
      251628 CP261693 CP271758 CP
      281824 CP291889 CP301954 CP
      311986 CP322019 CP332052 CP
      342084 CP352117 CP362149 CP
      372182 CP382214 CP392247 CP
      402279 CP412308 CP422338 CP
      432367 CP442396 CP452426 CP
      462456 CP472486 CP482516 CP
      492547 CP502577 CP

      Ninetales evolution chart

      Family
      PokémonRequiresEvolution
      Thumbnail image of VulpixVulpix
      • Candy Icon50 Candy
      Thumbnail image of NinetalesNinetales
      • Vulpix evolves into Ninetales which costs 50 Candy.

      Mega Pokémon that boost Ninetales

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Ninetales's Fire-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Ninetales.

      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega HoundoomMega Pokémon iconMega Houndoom
      DarkFire
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega BlazikenMega Pokémon iconMega Blaziken
      FireFighting
      Thumbnail image of Primal GroudonPrimal Groudon
      GroundFire
      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega 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 BonusWhile 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 and Groudon
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Ninetales Catch Rates

      Catch Rates

      The base catch rate for Ninetales in Pokémon GO is 24.03%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 50.38% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 65.04%.

      CogConfigure
              NormalNiceGreatExcellent
              No Berry
              -24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
              Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
              Razz BerryRazz Berry
              -33.78%37.75%46.11%53.35%
              Curve50.38%55.33%65.04%72.65%
              Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
              - 39.02%43.38%52.38%59.95%
              Curve56.87%61.98%71.67%78.89%
              Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
              - 49.69%54.62%64.32%71.94%
              Curve68.90%73.89%82.65%88.47%
              InfoMore information

              Catch probability with multiple throws

              In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Ninetales, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

              To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

              Catch rate formula

              Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

              • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
              • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

              There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

              Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

              Catch rate multipliers

              The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

              MultiplierAmount
              Razz Berry1.5
              Silver Pinap Berry1.8
              Golden Razz Berry2.5
              Curveball1.7
              Nice Throw1.15
              Great Throw1.5
              Excellent Throw1.85
              PokéBall1.0
              Premier Ball1.0
              Great Ball1.5
              Ultra Ball2.0
              Bronze medal1.1
              Silver medal1.2
              Gold medal1.3

              Ninetales high resolution sprites

              Photobomb

              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.

              Ninetales Pokédex entries

              Kanto
              VersionsPokédex entry
              Red, BlueVery smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1000-year curse.
              YellowAccording to an enduring legend, 9 noble saints were united and reincarnated as this POKéMON.
              GoldSome legends claim that each of its nine tails has its own unique type of special mystical power.
              SilverIts nine beautiful tails are filled with a wondrous energy that could keep it alive for 1,000 years.
              CrystalIt is said to live a thousand years, and each of its tails is loaded with supernatural powers.
              RubyNINETALES 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.
              SapphireLegend 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.
              EmeraldIt 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.
              FireRedIt has nine long tails and fur that gleams gold. It is said to live for 1,000 years.
              LeafGreenVery smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1,000-year curse.
              Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, WhiteIts nine tails are said to be imbued with a mystic power. It can live for a thousand years.
              HeartGoldSome legends claim that each of its nine tails has its own unique type of special mystical power.
              SoulSilverIts nine beautiful tails are filled with a wondrous energy that could keep it alive for 1,000 years.
              Black 2, White 2Each of its nine tails is imbued with supernatural power, and it can live for a thousand years.
              XIt has nine long tails and fur that gleams gold. It is said to live for 1,000 years.
              YVery smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1,000-year curse.
              Omega RubyNinetales 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 SapphireLegend 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.
              SunLegend has it that this mystical Pokémon was formed when nine saints coalesced into one.
              MoonSaid 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 SunIt is vindictive and relentless by nature. Those who cross it even once will be cursed for a thousand years, along with their descendants.
              Ultra MoonThe 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.
              SwordIt is said to live 1,000 years, and each of its tails is loaded with supernatural powers.
              ShieldVery smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1,000-year curse.
              Legends: ArceusThe 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.