Ninetales #0038
| Champions | See this Pokémon's data in Champions |
| Typing | Fire |
| Abilities | Drought - Hidden |
| Classification | The Fox Pokémon |
| National ID | #0038 |
| Regional ID | #0038 |
Type Effectiveness
Official Artwork

Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Stat Range | |
| HP | 73 | 133—180 | |
| Attack | 76 | 72—140 | |
| Defense | 75 | 72—139 | |
| Sp. Attack | 81 | 77—146 | |
| Sp. Defense | 100 | 94—167 | |
| Speed | 100 | 94—167 | |
| Total | 505 | Calculated Stat Range |
Evolutionary Family
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Field |
| Egg Cycles | 20 |
| Egg Steps | 5120 - Generations II, III, and VII 5100 - Generations IV 5140 - Generations V and VI 5100 - Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl 2560 - Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet |
| Gender Ratio | 25.00% 75.00% |
| Height | 1.1 m (3'7") |
| Weight | 19.9 kg (43.9 lbs.) |
Battle Information
Pokédex Entries
"Some legends claim that each of its nine tails has its own unique type of special mystical power." "It has nine long tails and fur that gleams gold. It is said to live for 1,000 years." | |
"It is said to live 1,000 years, and each of its tails is loaded with supernatural powers." "Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1,000-year curse." | |
"Its nine tails are said to be imbued with a mystic power. The Pokémon is said to live for 1,000 years." | |
"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." | |
"According to an enduring legend, nine noble saints were united and reincarnated as this Pokémon." | |
"It has nine long tails and fur that gleams gold. It is said to live for 1,000 years." "Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1,000-year curse." | |
"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." "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." | |
"Its nine tails are said to be imbued with a mystic power. It can live for a thousand years." | |
"Some legends claim that each of its nine tails has its own unique type of special mystical power." "Its nine beautiful tails are filled with a wondrous energy that could keep it alive for 1,000 years." | |
"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." "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." | |
"It has nine long tails and fur that gleams gold. It is said to live for 1,000 years." "Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1,000-year curse." | |
"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." | |
"Some legends claim that each of its nine tails has its own unique type of special mystical power." "Its nine beautiful tails are filled with a wondrous energy that could keep it alive for 1,000 years." | |
"It is said to live a thousand years, and each of its tails is loaded with supernatural powers." | |
"According to an enduring legend, 9 noble saints were united and reincarnated as this POKéMON." |
Learnset
Learnset via Level-up
Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 90 | 100 | Fire | Spec. | |
| 1 | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| 1 | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
Pre-evolution Moves
Learnset via TM
TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM001 | 90 | 85 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM002 | — | 100 | Fairy | Stat. | |
| TM003 | — | 100 | Dark | Stat. | |
| TM004 | — | — | Psychic | Stat. | |
| TM007 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM017 | — | 100 | Ghost | Stat. | |
| TM024 | 35 | 85 | Fire | Spec. | |
| TM025 | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM029 | 65 | 100 | Ghost | Spec. | |
| TM030 | 55 | 95 | Dark | Spec. | |
| TM032 | 60 | — | Normal | Spec. | |
| TM038 | 50 | 100 | Fire | Phys. | |
| TM041 | 20 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. | |
| TM042 | 1 | 100 | Ghost | Spec. | |
| TM047 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM049 | — | — | Fire | Stat. | |
| TM054 | 80 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. | |
| TM055 | 80 | 100 | Ground | Phys. | |
| TM059 | 80 | 90 | Psychic | Phys. | |
| TM062 | 95 | 100 | Dark | Phys. | |
| TM066 | 85 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM070 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM085 | — | — | Psychic | Stat. | |
| TM092 | — | — | Psychic | Stat. | |
| TM094 | 80 | 100 | Dark | Spec. | |
| TM103 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM107 | — | 85 | Fire | Stat. | |
| TM114 | 80 | 100 | Ghost | Spec. | |
| TM118 | 95 | 90 | Fire | Spec. | |
| TM119 | 90 | 100 | Grass | Spec. | |
| TM122 | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM125 | 90 | 100 | Fire | Spec. | |
| TM129 | — | — | Psychic | Stat. | |
| TM130 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM132 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM140 | — | — | Dark | Stat. | |
| TM141 | 110 | 85 | Fire | Spec. | |
| TM152 | 150 | 90 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM157 | 130 | 90 | Fire | Spec. | |
| TM163 | 150 | 90 | Normal | Spec. | |
| TM165 | 120 | 100 | Fire | Phys. | |
| TM168 | 120 | 100 | Grass | Spec. | |
| TM171 | 80 | 100 | Normal | Spec. | |
| TM172 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM177 | — | 100 | Ghost | Stat. | |
| TM193 | 50 | 100 | Normal | Spec. | |
| TM195 | 70 | 100 | Fire | Spec. | |
| TM202 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM203 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM204 | 120 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM215 | 70 | 100 | Ground | Spec. |
Reminder Moves
Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 100 | Ghost | Stat. | |
| — | 100 | Normal | Stat. | |
| 40 | 100 | Fire | Spec. | |
| 80 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. | |
| 110 | 85 | Fire | Spec. | |
| 35 | 85 | Fire | Spec. | |
| — | — | Psychic | Stat. | |
| 60 | 100 | Fire | Spec. | |
| 100 | 50 | Fire | Spec. | |
| — | — | Dark | Stat. | |
| — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| — | 100 | Ghost | Stat. | |
| — | 85 | Fire | Stat. |
Reminder moves can only be learned by going to a Move Reminder (Generations I-VIII) or using the Pokémon menu (Legends: Arceus and later).
How to Obtain
Available In
Generation I
Generation II
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Sun
TransferMoon
TransferUltra Sun
TransferUltra Moon
TransferLet's Go, Pikachu!
TransferLet's Go, Eevee!
CatchableGeneration VIII
Sword
CatchableShield
CatchableThe Isle of Armor (Sword)
CatchableThe Isle of Armor (Shield)
TransferThe Crown Tundra (Sword)
CatchableThe Crown Tundra (Shield)
TransferBrilliant Diamond
TransferShining Pearl
EvolveLegends: Arceus
CatchableGeneration IX
Generation Champions
Champions
TransferWhat does each category mean?
Catchable Can be caught in the base game without special requirements. It spawns somewhere in game.
Obtainable Available only through an in-game gift, such as a starter or in-game trade with an NPC.
Evolve Only available through evolution. A pre-evolution is available for catching or obtaining.
Event Only available through some sort of event or distribution.
Transfer Exists within the game's data, but can only be obtained via a trade with another player (version exclusive) or transfer through another means like Pokémon HOME.
In-Game Images
Standard Sprites

Main Sprite
Shiny Sprites

Main Sprite

