Ninetales
#154 in the Ruby and Sapphire Pokédex • Fox Pokémon
Ninetales
#154 in the Ruby and Sapphire 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
| 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
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 a thousand years.
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.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Vulpix #153 | Use Ice Stone |  Ninetales #154 |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Ember |  |  Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn. |
| Start | Quick Attack |  |  Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | An extremely fast attack that always strikes first. |
| Start | Confuse Ray |  |  Status | - | 100 | 10 | A sinister ray that confuses the foe. |
| Start | Safeguard | | Status | - | - | 25 | A mystical force prevents all status problems. |
| 45 | Fire Spin | | Special | 15 | 70 | 15 | Traps the foe in a ring of fire for 2 to 5 turns. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM05 | Roar | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | Makes the foe flee to end the battle. |
| TM06 | Toxic |  | Status | - | 85 | 10 | Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | | Physical | 1 | 100 | 15 | The effectiveness varies with the user. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts the power of FIRE- type moves for 5 turns. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn. |
| TM17 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. |
| TM20 | Safeguard | | Status | - | - | 25 | A mystical force prevents all status problems. |
| TM21 | Frustration | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked. |
| TM23 | Iron Tail |  | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower DEFENSE. |
| TM27 | Return | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that increases in power with friendship. |
| TM28 | Dig |  | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | Status | - | - | 15 | Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. |
| TM35 | Flamethrower | | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn. |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | | Special | 120 | 85 | 5 | A fiery blast that scorches all. May cause a burn. |
| TM42 | Facade | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. |
| TM43 | Secret Power | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack with effects that vary by location. |
| TM44 | Rest |  | Status | - | - | 5 | The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. |
| TM45 | Attract | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. |
| TM50 | Overheat | | Special | 140 | 90 | 5 | Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers SP. ATK. |
Traits
Flash Fire
Powers up if hit by fire.
Protects against Fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.
