Ninetales in Pokémon Black & White
#38 in the National Pokédex • Fox Pokémon
Ninetales in the National PokédexPokédex entries
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 details
Type

Category
Abilities
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Ninetales in Other Games
National Dex pageMin
Max
HP
73
256
350
Attack
76
141
276
Defense
75
139
273
Sp. Atk
81
150
287
Sp. Def
100
184
328
Speed
100
184
328
Total
505
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
| Pokédexes | - |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 SpD, 1 Spe |
| Catch rate | 75 |
| Base Exp. | 177 |
| Egg groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 25% male 75% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Vulpix #37 | Use Fire Stone | ![]() Ninetales #38 |
Hidden Ability entries show the game’s programmed slots. Obtaining one can require a historical Dream World promotion, a special gift or a trade from Black 2 and White 2. A programmed slot does not establish that the Hidden Ability was officially obtainable in Generation V.
Flash Fire
Ability Slot 1
It powers up Fire-type moves if it’s hit by one.
Protects against Fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.
Drought(Hidden Ability)
Turns the sunlight harsh if it is in battle.
Summons strong sunlight that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.























































