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.
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
- Status
- Ninetales is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Ninetales
How to get Ninetales
- Evolve from
- Vulpix · 50 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Ninetales arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
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; its value is PvP, at #5 (Tier S) in Ultra League.
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 with Overheat. Ember is a legacy move: a regular TM never rolls it, so it takes an Elite TM or the event that brings it back.
What are Ninetales's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Ninetales takes super effective damage from Ground, Rock, Water. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel.
What is Ninetales's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Ninetales reaches 2,577 CP at level 50 and 2,279 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
Is Ninetales good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Ninetales ranks #15 in Great League (Tier S, 73.50% simulated win rate) and #5 in Ultra League (Tier S, 75.00% simulated win rate).
The best IVs for Ultra League are 8/14/15: less Attack keeps the CP down, which buys extra levels of Defense and HP under the cap.
What CP is a 100% IV Ninetales?
A 15/15/15 Ninetales shows 1,302 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,628 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 977 CP.
How do you get Ninetales in Pokemon GO?
Evolve Vulpix (50 Candy).