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Ninetales in Pokémon Crystal

#126 in the Crystal Pokédex • Fox Pokémon

Ninetales in the National Pokédex
Ninetales sprite

Normal

Shiny Ninetales sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Crystal

It is said to live a thousand years, and each of its tails is loaded with supernatural powers.

Pokémon details

Type

Fire

Category

Fox Pokémon

Height

1.1 m (3'07")

Weight

19.9 kg (43.9 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0038

Ninetales in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

73

256

349

Attack

76

157

250

Defense

75

155

248

Sp. Atk

81

167

260

Sp. Def

100

205

298

Speed

100

205

298

Total

505

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes 15 DVs and maxed Stat Experience; min assumes 0 DVs and no Stat Experience. Special Attack and Special Defense share a DV and Stat Experience.

Type-only matchups for Ninetales, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Stat Experience is gained in five stats. Special is shared by Special Attack and Special Defense; each stat can reach 65,535.
Pokédexes
Original Johto #126
Stat Experience
73 HP, 76 Atk, 75 Def, 100 Spe, 81 Special
Catch rate
75
Base Exp.
178

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
25% male
75% female
Egg cycles
20 cycles (5,120 nominal steps)

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Vulpix

Vulpix

#125

Fire StoneUse Fire Stone
Ninetales

Ninetales

#126

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartEmber

An attack that may inflict a burn.

Fire4010025
StartQuick Attack

Lets the user get in the first hit.

Normal4010030
StartConfuse Ray

A move that causes confusion.

Ghost-10010
StartSafeguard

Prevents all status problems.

Normal--25
43Fire Spin

Traps foe in fire for 2-5 turns.

Fire157015

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Crystal.
Class
TM02Headbutt

An attack that may make foe flinch.

Normal7010015
TM03Curse

Works differently for ghost-types.

???--10
TM05Roar

Scares wild foes to end battle.

Normal-10020
TM06Toxic

A poison move with increasing damage.

Poison-8510
TM10Hidden Power

The power varies with the Pokémon.

Type varies by DVs

31–7010015
TM11Sunny Day

Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns.

Fire--5
TM13Snore

An attack useable only while asleep.

Normal4010015
TM15Hyper Beam

1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest

Normal150905
TM17Protect

Foils attack that turn. It may fail.

Normal--10
TM20Endure

Always leaves at least 1HP.

Normal--10
TM21Frustration

An attack based on lack of loyalty.

Normal-10020
TM23Iron Tail

An attack that may reduce DEFENSE.

Steel1007515
TM27Return

An attack that is based on loyalty.

Normal-10020
TM28Dig

1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack

Ground6010010
TM32Double Team

Heightens evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM34Swagger

Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.

Normal-9015
TM35Sleep Talk

Randomly attacks while asleep.

Normal--10
TM38Fire Blast

An attack that may cause a burn.

Fire120855
TM39Swift

An attack that never misses.

Normal60-20
TM44Rest

Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

Makes the opposite gender infatuated.

Normal-10015

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Flamethrower

An attack that may inflict a burn.

Fire9510015

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