Ninetales
Fire-type, Generation 1. #5 in Ultra League.
Best moveset
- Ultra League
- Ember Overheat 75.00% wins
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Ember is an Elite TM move. Overheat costs 100 energy for 160 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Ninetales takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 536
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,302 CP
Ninetales moves
3 fast · 9 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feint Attack | Dark | 11 | 10 | 1.0s | 11 | 10 |
| Fire Spin STAB | Fire | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
| Ember Best STAB Elite | Fire | 10 | 10 | 1.0s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Wave STAB | Fire | 95 | 100 | 3.0s | 31.7 | 0.95 |
| Overheat Best STAB | Fire | 160 | 100 | 4.0s | 40 | 1.60 |
| Psyshock | Psychic | 60 | 33 | 2.5s | 24 | 1.82 |
| Scorching Sands | Ground | 90 | 50 | 3.0s | 30 | 1.80 |
| Solar Beam | Grass | 180 | 100 | 5.0s | 36 | 1.80 |
| Weather Ball Fire STAB | Fire | 55 | 33 | 1.5s | 36.7 | 1.67 |
| Energy Ball Elite | Grass | 90 | 50 | 4.0s | 22.5 | 1.80 |
| Fire Blast STAB Elite | Fire | 140 | 100 | 4.0s | 35 | 1.40 |
| Flamethrower STAB Elite | Fire | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feint Attack | Dark | 6 | 6 | 1 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
| Fire Spin | Fire | 11 | 10 | 2 | 5.50 | 5.00 |
| Ember | Fire | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Wave | Fire | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
| Overheat | Fire | 130 | 55 | 2.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Psyshock | Psychic | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
| Scorching Sands | Ground | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | Buff / debuff |
| Solar Beam | Grass | 150 | 80 | 1.88 | — |
| Weather Ball Fire | Fire | 60 | 35 | 1.71 | — |
| Energy Ball | Grass | 80 | 45 | 1.78 | Buff / debuff |
| Fire Blast | Fire | 140 | 80 | 1.75 | — |
| Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
Moveset analysis
In Great League it runs Ember and Overheat. In Ultra League it runs Ember and Overheat. PvP movesets favour energy generation and shield pressure over raw damage, which is why they often differ from the raid set.
The highest-damage fast move is Fire Spin (13 DPS); Feint Attack builds energy fastest (10 EPS). Energy Ball, Fire Blast, Flamethrower are Elite TM moves and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Ninetales places in raids and PvP
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #15 | S | 73.50% | Ember Overheat | 1/14/15 |
| Ultra League | #5 | S | 75.00% | Ember Overheat | 8/14/15 |
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Raid tier
- 3-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Ninetales raid guide
Best counters against Ninetales
How to get Ninetales
- Evolve from
- Vulpix · 50 Candy
- Raids
- 3-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Ninetales knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 56 | 1,970 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 56 | 2,133 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,266 | 1,335 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,575 | 1,661 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,266 | 1,335 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 957 | 1,009 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,266 | 1,335 |
Is Ninetales good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Ninetales does not rank as a raid attacker, but it holds a Tier S spot at #5 in Ultra League. Build it to the league's CP cap rather than to a level, and unlock the second charged move before you invest further.
- Bulk-leaning spread (190 Defense / 177 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 9 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Ninetales deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 32 |
| Lv 2 | 101 |
| Lv 3 | 169 |
| Lv 4 | 238 |
| Lv 5 | 307 |
| Lv 6 | 376 |
| Lv 7 | 445 |
| Lv 8 | 513 |
| Lv 9 | 582 |
| Lv 10 | 651 |
| Lv 11 | 716 |
| Lv 12 | 781 |
| Lv 13 | 846 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 912 |
| Lv 15 | 977 |
| Lv 16 | 1,042 |
| Lv 17 | 1,107 |
| Lv 18 | 1,172 |
| Lv 19 | 1,237 |
| Lv 20 | 1,302 |
| Lv 21 | 1,367 |
| Lv 22 | 1,433 |
| Lv 23 | 1,498 |
| Lv 24 | 1,563 |
| Lv 25 | 1,628 |
| Lv 26 | 1,693 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,758 |
| Lv 28 | 1,824 |
| Lv 29 | 1,889 |
| Lv 30 | 1,954 |
| Lv 31 | 1,986 |
| Lv 32 | 2,019 |
| Lv 33 | 2,052 |
| Lv 34 | 2,084 |
| Lv 35 | 2,117 |
| Lv 36 | 2,149 |
| Lv 37 | 2,182 |
| Lv 38 | 2,214 |
| Lv 39 | 2,247 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,279 |
| Lv 41 | 2,308 |
| Lv 42 | 2,338 |
| Lv 43 | 2,367 |
| Lv 44 | 2,396 |
| Lv 45 | 2,426 |
| Lv 46 | 2,456 |
| Lv 47 | 2,486 |
| Lv 48 | 2,516 |
| Lv 49 | 2,547 |
| Lv 50 | 2,577 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0038
- Height
- 1.10 m
- Weight
- 19.90 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0038_POKEMON_NINETALES
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Ninetales in Pokemon GO?
Ninetales's best moveset is Ember (fast) with Overheat (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Ninetales's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Ninetales takes super effective damage from Ground, Rock, Water-type moves. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Ninetales's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Ninetales reaches 2,577 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,279 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
Is Ninetales good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Ninetales is ranked #15 (Tier S) in Great League with a 73.50% win rate. Ninetales is ranked #5 (Tier S) in Ultra League with a 75.00% win rate.
In CP-capped leagues a lower Attack IV lets you reach a higher level under the cap, so the ideal spread for Ultra League is 8/14/15 rather than a hundo.
Unlocking the second charged move is the highest-value upgrade: it lets Ninetales bait shields instead of committing to one attack.
What CP is a 100% IV Ninetales?
A perfect 15/15/15 Ninetales shows 1,302 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,628 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Ninetales better than regular Ninetales?
Shadow Ninetales deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Ninetales in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Vulpix (50 Candy). It is currently a 3-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Ninetales be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Ninetales depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.