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==Game data==
==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]: Ninetales cast a [[Ninetales legend|curse]] on a human that would turn it into a Pokémon, bringing on many natural disasters. The player is blamed for this and travels to the home of Ninetales at the top of [[Mt. Freeze]] to learn the truth. Ninetales later appears when {{p|Gengar}} wishes to right what he did to {{p|Gardevoir}}. He gives Gengar the Nine-tailed Crest and sends him and the player to [[Murky Cave]].
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]: Ninetales cast a [[Ninetales legend|curse]] on a human that would turn it into a Pokémon, bringing on many natural disasters. The player is blamed for this and travels to the home of Ninetales at the top of [[Mt. Freeze]] to learn the truth. Ninetales appears again when {{p|Gengar}} wishes to right what he did to {{p|Gardevoir}}. He gives Gengar the 9-Tail Crest and sends him and the player to [[Murky Cave]].


===Pokédex entries===
===Pokédex entries===

Revision as of 12:56, 30 May 2016

Vulpix #037: Vulpix
Pokémon
#039: Jigglypuff Jigglypuff
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Ninetales (disambiguation).
Ninetales
Fox Pokémon
キュウコン
Kyukon
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Ninetales



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Fire Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Flash Fire Cacophony
Cacophony
Drought
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
25% male, 75% female
Catch rate
75 (17.5%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Field
Hatch time
21 cycles
Height
3'07" 1.1 m
Ninetales
0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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Weight
43.9 lbs. 19.9 kg
Ninetales
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0 lbs. 0 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
178
Gen. I-IV
Unknown
IV
177
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 2
Ninetales
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
1
Sp.Def
1
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
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HP
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Atk
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Def
0
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Sp.Def
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Speed
Shape
Body08.png
Footprint
F038.png F000.png
{{{form2}}}
Pokédex color
Yellow
Base friendship
70
External Links

Ninetales (Japanese: キュウコン Kyukon) is a Fire-type Pokémon.

It evolves from Vulpix when exposed to a Fire Stone.

Biology

This fox-like, quadruped Pokémon is covered with a thick, luxurious golden-white fur. It has nine, long tails, each tipped with pale orange. There is a fluffy crest atop its head, and a small mane around its neck. Ninetales has gleaming red eyes that are said to give it the ability to control minds. Its ears are pointed, and it has long, slender legs with three-toed paws.

Ninetales is a very vengeful Pokémon that has been known to curse those who mistreat it. This intelligent Pokémon is able to understand human speech easily. It can live for 1,000 years, due to the energy within its nine tails, each of which is said to have a different mystical power. It can be found living in grasslands.

In the anime

Ninetales in the anime

Major appearances

The Cinnabar Island Gym Leader, Blaine, used a Ninetales against Ash in their first Gym battle in Riddle Me This. It reappeared in a flashback in Volcanic Panic.

In Mewtwo Strikes Back, a Ninetales owned by Neesha was one of the Pokémon that were captured and cloned by Mewtwo. The Ninetales clone is seen again in Mewtwo Returns.

In Beauty and the Breeder, a friend of Suzie named Zane used his Ninetales in a Pokémon breeding competition.

In Just Waiting On A Friend, a very old Ninetales befriended Brock, who bore a resemblance to her long lost master. This Ninetales created all sorts of illusions, including one of a woman through which it spoke.

A Ninetales appeared in Mystery on a Deserted Island!.

Minor appearances

Ninetales was first seen in the universally banned episode EP038.

Ninetales made its dub debut in The Battling Eevee Brothers.

A Ninetales made a cameo appearance in Misty Meets Her Match. This Ninetales belonged to Rudy.

Ninetales also appeared in The Power of One.

An injured Ninetales appeared under the care of Katrina in A Bite to Remember.

A Ninetales appeared in All Things Bright and Beautifly! under the ownership of a Pokémon Coordinator competing in the Rustboro Contest.

Multiple Ninetales appeared in the opening of Destiny Deoxys.

A Ninetales belonging to a Coordinator competing in the Hoenn Grand Festival appeared in Deceit and Assist.

Ninetales also had a cameo during the opening credits of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, taking part in the festival honoring Sir Aaron. Also, one appeared in the opening of the movie.

A Ninetales appeared in a flashback in Mutiny in the Bounty! as one of J's captured Pokémon.

A Ninetales appeared in an image/neon in A Showcase Debut!.

A Ninetales appeared in a video in Performing with Fiery Charm!, under the ownership of a Pokémon Performer.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP058 Ninetales Ash's Pokédex Ninetales, the Fox Pokémon. It is the evolved form of the Fire Pokémon Vulpix.
Original series entries continue below.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP169 Ninetales Ash's Pokédex Ninetales, the Fox Pokémon. The evolved form of Vulpix. It has nine tails and a shining golden fleece. Ninetales are said to live very long lives.
EP232 Ninetales Ash's Pokédex Ninetales, the Fox Pokémon. Ninetales is the evolved form of Vulpix. Each of its tails contains a different mystical power.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
BW135 Ninetales Ash's Pokédex Ninetales, the Fox Pokémon and the evolved form of Vulpix. With its nine tails and thick golden coat, Ninetales is said to live a thousand years.

In the manga

Ninetales in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In Pokémon Adventures, a Ninetales was captured by Blue, where he uses it in his Gym.

A Ninetales was under the control of a Team Rocket Grunt in Piloswine Whine where it attack Gold and Silver but was easily defeated.

Another Ninetales was one of the Pokémon sent to help the fight in Ilex Forest in The Last Battle XIII.

Courtney has a Ninetales that evolved from a Vulpix.

A Ninetales appeared in a flashback as a Pokémon trained by the International Police in PS528.

In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team manga

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team, the Curse of Ninetales is the reason why main character Ginji was transformed into a Torchic.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Koga sent out Ninetales to participate in the No. 1 Pokémon Contest in Aim to be the No. 1 Pokémon!.

In the Pokémon Zensho manga

Blaine's Ninetales was seen in the Cinnabar Gym when Satoshi enters it.

In the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga

Main article: Enta's Ninetales

Enta's Vulpix evolved into Ninetales in the final chapter.

In the TCG

Main article: Ninetales (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

  • Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ninetales cast a curse on a human that would turn it into a Pokémon, bringing on many natural disasters. The player is blamed for this and travels to the home of Ninetales at the top of Mt. Freeze to learn the truth. Ninetales appears again when Gengar wishes to right what he did to Gardevoir. He gives Gengar the 9-Tail Crest and sends him and the player to Murky Cave.

Pokédex entries

Generation I
Red(ENG) Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1000-year curse.
Blue
Yellow According to an enduring legend, 9 noble saints were united and reincarnated as this Pokémon.
Stadium It is extremely vindictive. It is said to lay a 1,000-year long curse if its tail is pulled as a joke.
Generation II
Gold Some legends claim that each of its nine tails has its own unique type of special mystic 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.
Stadium 2 Some legends claim that each of its nine tails has its own unique type of special mystic power.
Generation III
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.
Generation IV
Diamond Its nine tails are said to be imbued with a mystic power. It can live for a thousand years.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold Some legends claim that each of its nine tails has its own unique type of special mystic power.
SoulSilver Its nine beautiful tails are filled with a wondrous energy that could keep it alive for 1,000 years.
Generation V
Black Its nine tails are said to be imbued with a mystic power. It can live for a thousand years.
White
Black 2 Each of its nine tails is imbued with supernatural power, and it can live for a thousand years.
White 2
Generation VI
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 one 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.


Game locations

Generation I
Red
Trade
Blue
Evolve Vulpix
Blue (Japan)
Trade
Yellow
Evolve Vulpix
Generation II
Gold
Trade
Silver
Evolve Vulpix
Crystal
Trade
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Evolve Vulpix
Emerald
Evolve Vulpix
FireRed
Trade
LeafGreen
Evolve Vulpix
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Evolve Vulpix
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Evolve Vulpix
Platinum
Evolve Vulpix
HeartGold
Trade
SoulSilver
Evolve Vulpix
Pal Park
Field
Generation V
Black White
Abundant Shrine (rustling grass)
Black 2 White 2
Abundant Shrine (rustling grass)
Generation VI
X Y
Friend Safari (Fire)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Vulpix


In side games

Generation I
Pinball
Evolve Vulpix
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Pinball: R&S
Evolve Vulpix
Trozei!
Endless Level 6, Endless Level 11, Forever Level 55, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Evolve Vulpix
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Treeshroud Forest (10F-20F)
MD Sky
Treeshroud Forest (10F-20F)
Ranger: SoA
Almia Castle
Rumble
Fiery Furnace (Normal Mode C & A)
MD Blazing
Evolve Vulpix
PokéPark Wii
Lava Zone
Ranger: GS
Odd Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Lava: Firebreathing Mountain; Autumnwood: Volcanic Slope*, Firebreathing Mountain*
Rumble U
Jungle Area: In Trouble? Tap Away!
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Sacred Plains: Stage 6
Shuffle
Mt. Vinter: Stage 117
Rumble World
Origin Hideaway: Secluded Volcanic Chasm (Center Boss, Back, Special)


In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
BW Powerful Tag Ninetales Japanese Japan 50 May 7 to 31, 2012

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Red* Blue* Gold Leaf (100%)
Yellow*
Emerald* Rawst Berry Rawst Berry (100%)
Black White Rawst Berry Rawst Berry (100%)
Black 2 White 2 Rawst Berry Rawst Berry (100%)
Events* Chesto Berry Chesto Berry (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
73
133 - 180 256 - 350
76
72 - 140 141 - 276
75
72 - 139 139 - 273
81
77 - 146 150 - 287
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
Total:
505
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 100.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
3/4 ★★★
Power
2/3 ★★
Skill
4/5 ★★★★
Stamina
2/3 ★★
Jump
3/3 ★★★
Total
14/18 ★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VI
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
011 Imprison Psychic Status 0000 —% 10 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
011 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000 —% 20 Clever 1 0  
011 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100100% 15 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
011 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
011 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000 100100% 10 Clever 2 ♥♥ 1
011 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 —% 25 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0  
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ninetales
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Ninetales
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VI
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
TM03Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM03 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10 Beautiful 1 4 ♥♥♥♥
TM04Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 20 Clever 1 0  
TM05Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM06Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM10Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM11Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5 Beautiful 1 0  
TM15Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥
TM17Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM20Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 25 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM21Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥
TM22Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM27Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM28Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM32Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15 Cool 1 0  
TM35Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM38Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 Beautiful 1 0  
TM42Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM43Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM43 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 Cool 1 0  
TM44Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10 Cute 1 0  
TM45Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM48Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM50Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM50 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5 Beautiful 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM53Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM59Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM59 Incinerate Fire Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM61Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM61 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000 085}}85% 15 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM66Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM68Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥
TM77Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM85Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM87Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM88Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10 Cute 1 0  
TM90Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM94Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM94 Secret PowerORAS Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Clever 1 0  
TM97Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM97 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
XTM100Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ninetales
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Ninetales
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VI
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
Nidoran♂NidorinoVulpixMeowthPersianStantler
SkittyGlameowPuruglyPurrloinMinccino
Captivate Normal Status 100% 20 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
PsyduckGolduck
Disable Normal Status 100% 20 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0  
VulpixNuzleaf
Extrasensory Psychic Special 80 100% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ 1
VulpixMeowthPersianUmbreonSneaselWeavile
TeddiursaUrsaringHoundourHoundoomNuzleafShiftry
SlakothSlakingSkittyMawileSpindaKecleon
GlameowPuruglyScraggyScraftyZoruaZoroark
DeerlingSawsbuck
Feint Attack Dark Physical 60 —% 20 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0  
DunsparceSwinubPhanpyDonphanZigzagoonSlakoth
SlakingTorkoalSpindaCubchooBearticBunnelby
Diggersby
Flail Normal Physical 100% 15 Cute 1 0  
GrowlithePonytaRapidashFlareonCombuskenBlaziken
MonfernoInfernapeTepigPigniteEmboarDarumaka
Darmanitan
Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120 100% 15 Cool 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0  
GrowlitheTorkoal
Heat Wave Fire Special 95 90% 10 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 2 ♥♥
Vulpix
Hex Ghost Special 65 100% 10 Clever 2 ♥♥ 1
HoundourHoundoomPoochyenaMightyenaWhismurLoudred
ExploudElectrikeManectricFennekinBraixenDelphox
Howl Normal Status —% 40 Cool 2 ♥♥ 0  
StantlerSpindaGlameowPuruglyPatratWatchog
MunnaMusharna
Hypnosis Psychic Status 60% 20 Clever 1 3 ♥♥♥
EspeonGirafarig
Power Swap Psychic Status —% 10 Clever 1 0  
RattataRaticateEkansArbokPikachuRaichu
SandshrewSandslashNidoran♂NidorinoNidokingVulpix
NinetalesDiglettDugtrioMeowthPersianPsyduck
GolduckMankeyPrimeapeGrowlitheArcaninePonyta
RapidashFarfetch'dSeelDewgongRhyhornRhydon
RhyperiorTaurosEeveeVaporeonJolteonFlareon
EspeonUmbreonLeafeonGlaceonCyndaquilQuilava
TyphlosionSentretFurretMareepFlaaffyAmpharos
WooperQuagsireAipomAmbipomGirafarigDunsparce
SnubbullGranbullSneaselWeavileTeddiursaUrsaring
SwinubPiloswineMamoswineDelibirdHoundourHoundoom
PhanpyDonphanStantlerTorchicCombuskenBlaziken
PoochyenaMightyenaZigzagoonLinooneSeedotNuzleaf
ShiftrySlakothVigorothSlakingWhismurLoudred
ExploudSkittyDelcattyMawileElectrikeManectric
WailmerWailordNumelCameruptTorkoalSpoink
GrumpigSpindaZangooseSeviperKecleonAbsol
SphealSealeoWalreinChimcharMonfernoInfernape
PiplupPrinplupEmpoleonBidoofBibarelShinx
LuxioLuxrayPachirisuBuizelFloatzelBuneary
LopunnyGlameowPuruglyStunkySkuntankLucario
HippopotasHippowdon
Secret Power Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Clever 1 0  
Dunsparce
Spite Ghost Status 100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 1
MinccinoCinccino
Tail Slap Normal Physical 25 85% 10 Cute 1 0  
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Ninetales in Generation VI
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Ninetales in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ninetales
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Ninetales
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VI
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
X Y OR AS Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 25 Cute 1 0  
X Y OR AS Foul Play Dark Physical 95 100% 15 Clever 1 0  
X Y OR AS Heat Wave Fire Special 95 90% 10 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 2 ♥♥
X Y OR AS Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Pain Split Normal Status —% 20 Clever 1 0  
X Y OR AS Role Play Psychic Status —% 10 Cute 1 0  
X Y OR AS Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Spite Ghost Status 100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 1
X Y OR AS Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
  • A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Ninetales can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Ninetales cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ninetales
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Ninetales
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VI
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
Vulpix (Pokémon)/Generation VI learnset Ember Fire Special 40 100% 25 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
Vulpix (Pokémon)/Generation VI learnset Tail Whip Normal Status 100% 30 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
Vulpix (Pokémon)/Generation VI learnset Baby-Doll Eyes Fairy Status 100% 20 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
Vulpix (Pokémon)/Generation VI learnset Fire Spin Fire Special 35 85% 15 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
Vulpix (Pokémon)/Generation VI learnset Feint Attack Dark Physical 60 —% 20 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0  
Vulpix (Pokémon)/Generation VI learnset Flame Burst Fire Special 70 100% 15 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
Vulpix (Pokémon)/Generation VI learnset Hex Ghost Special 65 100% 10 Clever 2 ♥♥ 1
Vulpix (Pokémon)/Generation VI learnset Extrasensory Psychic Special 80 100% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ 1
Vulpix (Pokémon)/Generation VI learnset Grudge Ghost Status —% 5 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥
Vulpix (Pokémon)/Generation VI learnset Captivate Normal Status 100% 20 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
Vulpix (Pokémon)/Generation VI learnset Inferno Fire Special 100 50% 5 Beautiful 1 4 ♥♥♥♥
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ninetales
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Ninetales
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Anime-only moves

Move Type Episode
Psychic  Psychic  Just Waiting On a Friend

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
 Pin038.png 
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Pinball RS
 PinRS038.png 
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
 Trozeiani038.png 
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
MDP RT 038.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: Evolve
Friend Area: Darkness Ridge
Phrases
51%-100% HP Feel privileged to see the 1,000-year knowledge of our clan!
26%-50% HP This won't do. I've only half my health remaining.
1%-25% HP My eyes grow dim... Is this how our 1,000-year legacy ends?
Level up Rejoice! My level has gone up!
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up Rejoice! My level has gone up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness
,
and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 038.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -4.5%
IQ group: G
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None
Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Fire  Poké Assist: Fire PA.png
( Fire )
Field move: Burn 4 field move.png
(Burn ×4)
Browser entry  
While protecting itself with a ghostly ring of fire, it breaths streams of fire to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Fire  Fire Assist.png
( Fire )
Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
Burn 2 field move.png
(Burn ×2)
Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
It sends out pillars of fire to attack.
Attack
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW038.png PokéPark Pad entry:
Ninetales came to the Lava Zone in search of fun. Which is just what she found at Absol's Hurdle Bounce!
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
None.png Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
None.png HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
Does not evolve.
Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

037Vulpix.png
Unevolved
Vulpix
 Fire 
Fire Stone
Fire Stone
038Ninetales.png
First Evolution
Ninetales
 Fire 


Sprites

Generation I
Red Green Red Blue Yellow
Spr 1g 038.png Spr b g1 038.png Spr 1b 038.png Spr b g1 038.png Spr 1y 038.png Spr b g1 038.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
Spr 2g 038.png Spr b 2g 038.png Spr 2s 038.png Spr b 2s 038.png Spr 2c 038.png Spr b 2c 038.png
Spr 2g 038 s.png Spr b 2g 038 s.png Spr 2s 038 s.png Spr b 2s 038 s.png Spr 2c 038 s.png Spr b 2c 038 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 038.png Spr b 3r 038.png Spr 3e 038.png Spr b 3e 038.png Spr 3f 038.png Spr b 3f 038.png
Spr 3r 038 s.png Spr b 3r 038 s.png Spr 3e 038 s.png Spr b 3e 038 s.png Spr 3f 038 s.png Spr b 3f 038 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 038.png Spr b 4d 038.png Spr 4p 038.png Spr b 4p 038.png Spr 4h 038.png Spr b 4h 038.png
Spr 4d 038 s.png Spr b 4d 038 s.png Spr 4p 038 s.png Spr b 4p 038 s.png Spr 4h 038 s.png Spr b 4h 038 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 038.png Spr b 5b 038.png Spr 5b2 038.png Spr b 5b2 038.png
Spr 5b 038 s.png Spr b 5b 038 s.png Spr 5b2 038 s.png Spr b 5b2 038 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 038.png
Spr b 6x 038.png
Spr 6o 038.png
Spr b 6o 038.png
Spr 6x 038 s.png
Spr b 6x 038 s.png
Spr 6o 038 s.png
Spr b 6o 038 s.png
Front Back Front Back
038MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Ninetales images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

Origin

Ninetales is based on a fox, particularly the kitsune of Japanese legend, which have many tails, extremely long lifespans, and can breathe fire. After living a long time, kitsune take on spirit forms, which may explain why Ninetales can learn Ghost-type moves. In particular, Ninetales is based on the 九尾の狐 kyūbi no kitsune, a kitsune of advanced age whose fur has turned silver-gold, and, upon gaining its ninth tail, has gained powers equivalent to a deity, bearing omnipotence, omnipresence, and omniscience.

Name origin

Ninetales is a combination of nine and tales, which itself may combine tails and fairy tales, from the Japanese myth it is based on. It may also reference the cat o' nine tails whip, which was historically used in military punishments.

Kyukon is a combination of 九 kyū (nine) and 恨 kon (grudge, from the curse it may cast on its foes), kon kon (the sound foxes make), コンロ konro (gas stove), or ko, an alternate reading of 狐 kitsune (fox). Alternatively, it can be read as 旧恨 kyūkon (old grudge).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese キュウコン Kyukon Possibly from kyū and kon
France Flag.png French Feunard From feu and renard
Spain Flag.png Spanish Ninetales Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Vulnona From Vulpes and nona
Italy Flag.png Italian Ninetales Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 나인테일 Ninetail From nine and tail
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 九尾 Jiǔwěi Literally means "Nine tails"
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 九尾 Gáuméih Literally means "Nine tails"


Related articles

External links

Notes


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