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Ninetales(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Fire-type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the first generation games Red and Blue. In Alola, it developed into an Ice and Fairy Pokémon and now evolves with an Ice Stone.
Physiology and Behavior[]
Ninetales is a quadrupedal canine Pokémon covered in thick, luxurious golden-white fur. It has a small mane of thicker fur around its neck and a long, fluffy crest atop its head. It has slender legs with three-toed paws and nine, long tails with pale orange tips. It has red eyes, pointed ears, and a triangular black nose.
While intelligent enough to easily understand human speech, Ninetales is a very vengeful Pokémon that has been known to curse those who mistreat it. The curse can last up to 1,000 years. As mentioned in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, once a Ninetales casts its curse, it cannot be removed even by Ninetales itself. 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. Flames spewed from its mouth can hypnotize an opponent and its gleaming red eyes are said to give it the ability to control minds. The anime has shown that it can swim while Pokémon-Amie shows that Ninetales lick their paws to clean themselves. Being the result of an evolution via Evolution stone, Ninetales are rarely found in the wild, though they can be found in grasslands.
Alolan Ninetales[]
In the Alola region, Ninetales have a different appearance. Its coat is pale blue, and its fur is more flowing and wispier. The tips of its tails and crest, as well as the lower halves of its legs, are white. The crest on its head is longer and its nine tails are less distinct from each other. Additionally, it has larger eyes, which are blue, and small tufts of fur in front of its ears.
Alolan Ninetales lives on Alola's snow-capped Mount Lanakila, which is considered by some to be holy ground. As such, it is revered as a sacred messenger or deity. Alolan Ninetales has a gentle and calm temperament and is known to aid lost humans in distress, though this is primarily done to keep them out of its territory. It will punish any threat to its pack of Vulpix. Those who anger it will be frozen stiff in an instant. It can produce ice crystals from its fur, which it can use for both offense and defense. The ice crystals can act as a shield or form balls that can be fired like bullets with enough force to shatter rock. They can also be found in the Polar Biome of Blueberry Academy's Terarium, where Alola's island life is simulated.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
Other Pokémon games[]
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team: 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 make right what he did to Gardevoir. He gives Gengar the 9-Tail Crest and sends him and the player to Murky Cave.
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: Ninetales returns, asking the player to visit its hideout. Upon arrival, the player will connect with both Ninetales and Absol.
Super Smash Bros. series[]
Trophy descriptions[]
In the anime[]
In Pokkén Tournament[]
Ninetales can be used as an assist in Pokkén Tournament.
Origin and inspiration[]
In-game information[]
Pokédex entries[]
Title | Entry |
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First Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Red and Blue | Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1000-year curse. |
Pokémon Yellow | According to an enduring legend, 9 noble saints were united and reincarnated as this Pokémon. |
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. |
Second Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Gold | Some legends claim that each of its nine tails has its own unique type of special mystic power. |
Pokémon Silver | Its nine beautiful tails are filled with a wondrous energy that could keep it alive for 1,000 years. |
Pokémon Crystal | It is said to live a thousand years, and each of its tails is loaded with supernatural powers. |
Third Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon 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. |
Pokémon 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. |
Pokémon 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. |
Pokémon FireRed | It has nine long tails and fur that gleams gold. It is said to live for 1,000 years. |
Pokémon LeafGreen | Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1,000-year curse. |
Fourth Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Diamond | Its nine tails are said to be imbued with a mystic power. It can live for a thousand years. |
Pokémon Pearl | Its nine tails are said to be imbued with a mystic power. It can live for a thousand years. |
Pokémon Platinum | Its nine tails are said to be imbued with a mystic power. It can live for a thousand years. |
Pokémon HeartGold | Some legends claim that each of its nine tails has its own unique type of special mystic power. |
Pokémon SoulSilver | Its nine beautiful tails are filled with a wondrous energy that could keep it alive for 1,000 years. |
Fifth Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Black | Its nine tails are said to be imbued with a mystic power. It can live for a thousand years. |
Pokémon White | Its nine tails are said to be imbued with a mystic power. It can live for a thousand years. |
Pokémon Black 2 | Each of its nine tails is imbued with supernatural power, and it can live for a thousand years. |
Pokémon White 2 | Each of its nine tails is imbued with supernatural power, and it can live for a thousand years. |
Sixth Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon X | Each of its nine tails is imbued with supernatural power, and it can live for a thousand years. |
Pokémon Y | Each of its nine tails is imbued with supernatural power, and it can live for a thousand years. |
Pokémon 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. |
Pokémon 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. |
Seventh Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Sun | Normal - Legend has it that this mystical Pokémon was formed when nine saints coalesced into one. Alolan - It creates drops of ice in its coat and showers them over its enemies. Anyone who angers it will be frozen stiff in an instant. |
Pokémon Moon | Normal - 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. Alolan - Possessing a calm demeanor, this Pokémon was revered as a deity incarnate before it was identified as a regional variant of Ninetales. |
Game locations[]
Kanto[]
Until the fifth generation, the only way to get Ninetales was evolving Vulpix.
Title | Location(s) |
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Fifth Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Black | |
Pokémon White | |
Pokémon Black 2 | |
Pokémon White 2 | |
Sixth Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon X | |
Pokémon Y | |
Seventh Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Sun | |
Pokémon Let's Go Eevee |
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Eighth Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Sword | Max Raid Battle: Dusty Bowl, Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage, Stony Wilderness |
Pokémon Shield | Max Raid Battle: Dusty Bowl, Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage, Stony Wilderness |
Pokémon Legends: Arceus |
Alola[]
The only way to get Alolan Ninetales is to evolve an Alolan Vulpix.
Evolution[]
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Base Stats[]
Normal[]
HP | 73 |
Attack | 76 |
Defense | 75 |
Sp. Attack | 81 |
Sp. Defense | 100 |
Speed | 100 |
Total | 505 |
Alolan[]
HP | 73 |
Attack | 67 |
Defense | 75 |
Sp. Attack | 81 |
Sp. Defense | 100 |
Speed | 109 |
Total | 505 |
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