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Ninetales

#69 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Fox Pokémon

Sword

It is said to live 1,000 years, and each of its tails is loaded with supernatural powers.

Shield

Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1,000-year curse.

Pokédexes

Galar #69

Egg Group

Field

Steps to Hatch

5,120

Effort Values Yielded

1 SpD, 1 Spe

Gender Ratio

25% male / 75% female

Capture Rate

75

Base Experience

177
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Vulpix

Vulpix

#68

Ice StoneUse Ice Stone
Ninetales

Ninetales

#69

Vulpix Alola

Ninetales Alola

Ninetales normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Ninetales sprite

Shiny

Ninetales

Fox Pokémon

#69
Fire

Height

1.1 m

Weight

19.9 kg

Base XP

177

Abilities

Flash FireDrought

HP

73

Attack

76

Defense

75

Sp. Atk

81

Sp. Def

100

Speed

100

Total

505

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 2× from

WaterGroundRock

Resistances

Takes 0.5× from

FireGrassIceBugSteel
Class
Description
StartTail WhipNormalStatus-10030

The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stats.

StartDisableNormalStatus-10020

For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used.

StartEmberFireSpecial4010025

The target is attacked with small flames. This may also leave the target with a burn.

StartFlamethrowerFireSpecial9010015

The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

StartFire SpinFireSpecial358515

The target becomes trapped within a fierce vortex of fire that rages for four to five turns.

StartQuick AttackNormalPhysical4010030

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.

StartConfuse RayGhostStatus-10010

The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.

StartFire BlastFireSpecial110855

The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

StartSpiteGhostStatus-10010

The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.

StartSafeguardNormalStatus--25

The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.

StartWill-O-WispFireStatus-8515

The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn.

StartImprisonPsychicStatus--10

If opposing Pokémon know any move also known by the user, they are prevented from using it.

StartGrudgeGhostStatus--5

If the user faints, the user’s grudge fully depletes the PP of the opponent’s move that knocked it out.

StartExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial8010020

The user attacks with an odd, unseeable power. This may also make the target flinch.

StartNasty PlotDarkStatus--20

The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

StartIncinerateFireSpecial6010015

The user attacks opposing Pokémon with fire. If a Pokémon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable.

StartInfernoFireSpecial100505

The user attacks by engulfing the target in an intense fire. This leaves the target with a burn.

Class
Description
TM08Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

TM09Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

TM11Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.

TM13Fire SpinFireSpecial358515

The target becomes trapped within a fierce vortex of fire that rages for four to five turns.

TM15DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.

TM19SafeguardNormalStatus--25

The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.

TM21RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

TM24SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

TM25ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM31AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM34Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

TM38Will-O-WispFireStatus-8515

The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn.

TM39FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM40SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

TM44ImprisonPsychicStatus--10

If opposing Pokémon know any move also known by the user, they are prevented from using it.

TM46Weather BallNormalSpecial5010010

This attack move varies in power and type depending on the weather.

TM47Fake TearsDarkStatus-10020

The user feigns crying to fluster the target, harshly lowering its Sp. Def stat.

TM57PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

TM60Power SwapPsychicStatus--10

The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Attack and Sp. Atk stats with the target.

TM76RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM77HexGhostSpecial6510010

This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions.

TM84Tail SlapNormalPhysical258510

The user attacks by striking the target with its hard tail. It hits the target two to five times in a row.

TM92Mystical FireFireSpecial7510010

The user attacks by breathing a special, hot fire. This also lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

TR01Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TR02FlamethrowerFireSpecial9010015

The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

TR12AgilityPsychicStatus--30

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

TR15Fire BlastFireSpecial110855

The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

TR20SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

TR25PsyshockPsychicSpecial8010010

The user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This attack does physical damage.

TR26EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TR27Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TR30EncoreNormalStatus-1005

The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.

TR31Iron TailSteelPhysical1007515

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

TR33Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TR36Heat WaveFireSpecial959010

The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on opposing Pokémon. This may also leave those Pokémon with a burn.

TR43OverheatFireSpecial130905

The user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

TR49Calm MindPsychicStatus--20

The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.

TR55Flare BlitzFirePhysical12010015

The user cloaks itself in fire and charges the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. This attack may leave the target with a burn.

TR58Dark PulseDarkSpecial8010015

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch.

TR65Energy BallGrassSpecial9010010

The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TR68Nasty PlotDarkStatus--20

The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

TR69Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical809015

The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.

TR81Foul PlayDarkPhysical9510015

The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the damage it deals.

TR82Stored PowerPsychicSpecial2010010

The user attacks the target with stored power. The more the user’s stats are raised, the greater the move’s power.

Class
Description
Burning JealousyFireSpecial701005

The user attacks with energy from jealousy. This leaves all opposing Pokémon that have had their stats boosted during the turn with a burn.

Scorching SandsGroundSpecial7010010

The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Flash Fire

Ability Slot 1

Powers up the Pokémon’s 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 when the Pokémon enters a battle.

Summons strong sunlight that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.

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SwSh / Pokédex

Ninetales

Ninetales

#69 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Fox Pokémon

Sword

It is said to live 1,000 years, and each of its tails is loaded with supernatural powers.

Shield

Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1,000-year curse.

Pokédexes

Galar #69

Egg Group

Field

Steps to Hatch

5,120

Effort Values Yielded

1 SpD, 1 Spe

Gender Ratio

25% male / 75% female

Capture Rate

75

Base Experience

177
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Vulpix

Vulpix

#68

Ice StoneUse Ice Stone
Ninetales

Ninetales

#69

Vulpix Alola

Ninetales Alola

Ninetales normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Ninetales sprite

Shiny

Ninetales

Fox Pokémon

#69
Fire

Height

1.1 m

Weight

19.9 kg

Base XP

177

Abilities

Flash FireDrought

HP

73

Attack

76

Defense

75

Sp. Atk

81

Sp. Def

100

Speed

100

Total

505

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 2× from

WaterGroundRock

Resistances

Takes 0.5× from

FireGrassIceBugSteel
Class
Description
StartTail WhipNormalStatus-10030

The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stats.

StartDisableNormalStatus-10020

For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used.

StartEmberFireSpecial4010025

The target is attacked with small flames. This may also leave the target with a burn.

StartFlamethrowerFireSpecial9010015

The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

StartFire SpinFireSpecial358515

The target becomes trapped within a fierce vortex of fire that rages for four to five turns.

StartQuick AttackNormalPhysical4010030

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.

StartConfuse RayGhostStatus-10010

The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.

StartFire BlastFireSpecial110855

The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

StartSpiteGhostStatus-10010

The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.

StartSafeguardNormalStatus--25

The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.

StartWill-O-WispFireStatus-8515

The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn.

StartImprisonPsychicStatus--10

If opposing Pokémon know any move also known by the user, they are prevented from using it.

StartGrudgeGhostStatus--5

If the user faints, the user’s grudge fully depletes the PP of the opponent’s move that knocked it out.

StartExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial8010020

The user attacks with an odd, unseeable power. This may also make the target flinch.

StartNasty PlotDarkStatus--20

The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

StartIncinerateFireSpecial6010015

The user attacks opposing Pokémon with fire. If a Pokémon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable.

StartInfernoFireSpecial100505

The user attacks by engulfing the target in an intense fire. This leaves the target with a burn.

Class
Description
TM08Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

TM09Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

TM11Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.

TM13Fire SpinFireSpecial358515

The target becomes trapped within a fierce vortex of fire that rages for four to five turns.

TM15DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.

TM19SafeguardNormalStatus--25

The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.

TM21RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

TM24SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

TM25ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM31AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM34Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

TM38Will-O-WispFireStatus-8515

The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn.

TM39FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM40SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

TM44ImprisonPsychicStatus--10

If opposing Pokémon know any move also known by the user, they are prevented from using it.

TM46Weather BallNormalSpecial5010010

This attack move varies in power and type depending on the weather.

TM47Fake TearsDarkStatus-10020

The user feigns crying to fluster the target, harshly lowering its Sp. Def stat.

TM57PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

TM60Power SwapPsychicStatus--10

The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Attack and Sp. Atk stats with the target.

TM76RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM77HexGhostSpecial6510010

This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions.

TM84Tail SlapNormalPhysical258510

The user attacks by striking the target with its hard tail. It hits the target two to five times in a row.

TM92Mystical FireFireSpecial7510010

The user attacks by breathing a special, hot fire. This also lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

TR01Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TR02FlamethrowerFireSpecial9010015

The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

TR12AgilityPsychicStatus--30

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

TR15Fire BlastFireSpecial110855

The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

TR20SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

TR25PsyshockPsychicSpecial8010010

The user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This attack does physical damage.

TR26EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TR27Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TR30EncoreNormalStatus-1005

The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.

TR31Iron TailSteelPhysical1007515

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

TR33Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TR36Heat WaveFireSpecial959010

The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on opposing Pokémon. This may also leave those Pokémon with a burn.

TR43OverheatFireSpecial130905

The user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

TR49Calm MindPsychicStatus--20

The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.

TR55Flare BlitzFirePhysical12010015

The user cloaks itself in fire and charges the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. This attack may leave the target with a burn.

TR58Dark PulseDarkSpecial8010015

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch.

TR65Energy BallGrassSpecial9010010

The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TR68Nasty PlotDarkStatus--20

The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

TR69Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical809015

The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.

TR81Foul PlayDarkPhysical9510015

The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the damage it deals.

TR82Stored PowerPsychicSpecial2010010

The user attacks the target with stored power. The more the user’s stats are raised, the greater the move’s power.

Class
Description
Burning JealousyFireSpecial701005

The user attacks with energy from jealousy. This leaves all opposing Pokémon that have had their stats boosted during the turn with a burn.

Scorching SandsGroundSpecial7010010

The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Flash Fire

Ability Slot 1

Powers up the Pokémon’s 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 when the Pokémon enters a battle.

Summons strong sunlight that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.

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