Ninetales • Gold/Silver/Crystal Pokédex
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Ninetales

Ninetales's Type
Ninetales's Pokédex #s
- National #
- 38
- Galar #
- 69
- Armor #
- --
- Crown #
- --
Ninetales's Base Stats
- HP:
- 73
- Attack:
- 76
- Defense:
- 75
- Sp. Atk:
- 81
- Sp. Def:
- 100
- Speed:
- 100
- Total:
- 505
Misc. Info
- Height:
- 3'7" (1.1m)
- Weight:
- 43.9 lbs. (19.9 kg)
- Gender Ratio:
- Egg Groups:
- Field
- EXP At Lv. 100:
- 1,000,000
- Base EXP:
- 177
- Catch Rate:
- 75
- Base Happiness:
- 70
Ninetales's Abilities
Here are what abilities Ninetales can possibly have, along with their effects.
- Flash Fire
- Ninetales is immune to Fire moves and increases the power of its Fire moves by 50% when hit by one and while active.
- Drought
- Changes the weather to Sunny for five turns when Ninetales is sent out in battle.
Weaknesses & Resistances
Below is a list of what Ninetales's weakness and resistance is to various types.
- 2×
- ½
Ninetales's Moves
Below is a list of all of the moves that Ninetales can learn, along with what level it learns the move, the TM or TR number, and what egg moves it can learn, if any. Hover over a move (desktop/laptop) or click the ? button next to the move (mobile/tablet) to find out more about the move.
Ninetales's Detailed Stats
Below you'll find a more detailed table containing Ninetales's calculated stats, which are the stats that you actually see displayed in game. These are affected by a variety of things, such as level, Effort Values (EVs), Individual Values (IVs), and Ninetales's Nature.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Ninetales is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Ninetales is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
Stats at level 100 |
0 EVs | 252+ EVs | Base Stat | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Min | Max | Min | Max | ||
HP | 256 | 286 | 320 | 350 | 73 |
Attack | 157 | 187 | 221 | 251 | 76 |
Defense | 155 | 185 | 219 | 249 | 75 |
Sp. Atk | 167 | 197 | 231 | 261 | 81 |
Sp. Def | 205 | 235 | 269 | 299 | 100 |
Speed | 205 | 235 | 269 | 299 | 100 |
Total | 505 |
Where to Find Ninetales
If you're looking for where to find Ninetales, you'll find the various methods listed down below, along with any notes or special locations. This should help you figure out how to get Ninetales in Pokémon Sword & Shield. (Currently this does not show most "strong" static encounters or Max Raid Battles.)
Ninetales in the Wild
Lake of Outrage
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Getting Ninetales By Evolution
Evolves from Vulpix by using a
Fire Stone on it.

Pokédex Entries for Ninetales
Generation 2 Pokédex Entries
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.
Generation 1 Pokédex Entries
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.