Ninetales
#126 in the Gold and Silver Pokédex • Fox Pokémon
Ninetales
#126 in the Gold and Silver Pokédex • Fox Pokémon
Stats
Min
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.
Growth
| Pokédexes | Original Johto #126 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 SpD, 1 Spe |
| Catch rate | 75 |
| Base Exp. | 177 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 25% male 75% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (5,120 steps) |
Lore
Pokémon Gold
Some legends claim that each of its nine tails has its own unique type of special mystical power.
Pokémon Silver
Its nine beautiful tails are filled with a wondrous energy that could keep it alive for 1,000 years.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Vulpix #125 |  Use Fire Stone |  Ninetales #126 |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Ember |  |  Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | An attack that may inflict a burn. |
| Start | Quick Attack |  |  Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | Lets the user get in the first hit. |
| Start | Confuse Ray |  |  Status | - | 100 | 10 | A move that causes confusion. |
| Start | Safeguard | | Status | - | - | 25 | Prevents all status problems. |
| 43 | Fire Spin | | Special | 15 | 70 | 15 | Traps foe in fire for 2-5 turns. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM02 | Headbutt | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | An attack that may make foe flinch. |
| TM03 | Curse |  | Status | - | - | 10 | Works differently for ghost-types. |
| TM05 | Roar | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | Scares wild foes to end battle. |
| TM06 | Toxic |  | Status | - | 85 | 10 | A poison move with increasing damage. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | | Physical | 1 | 100 | 15 | The power varies with the Pokémon. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns. |
| TM13 | Snore | | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | An attack useable only while asleep. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest |
| TM17 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | Foils attack that turn. It may fail. |
| TM20 | Endure | | Status | - | - | 10 | Always leaves at least 1HP. |
| TM21 | Frustration | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack based on lack of loyalty. |
| TM23 | Iron Tail |  | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | An attack that may reduce DEFENSE. |
| TM27 | Return | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that is based on loyalty. |
| TM28 | Dig |  | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | 1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack |
| TM32 | Double Team | | Status | - | - | 15 | Heightens evasive ness. |
| TM34 | Swagger | | Status | - | 90 | 15 | Causes confusion and raises ATTACK. |
| TM35 | Sleep Talk | | Status | - | - | 10 | Randomly attacks while asleep. |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | | Special | 120 | 85 | 5 | An attack that may cause a burn. |
| TM39 | Swift | | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | An attack that never misses. |
| TM44 | Rest |  | Status | - | - | 5 | Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. |
| TM45 | Attract | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Makes the opposite gender infatuated. |
