Shadow Ninetales
Fire-type, Generation 1. #24 in Ultra League.
Best moveset
- Ultra League
- Ember Overheat 69.81% wins
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Ember is an Elite TM move. Overheat costs 100 energy for 160 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow 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
Shadow 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 Shadow Ninetales places in raids and PvP
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #41 | A | 62.37% | Ember Overheat | 0/13/15 |
| Ultra League | #24 | S | 69.81% | Ember Overheat | 0/15/15 |
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Ninetales
- Source
- Team GO Rocket battles and Shadow Raids
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Cannot be traded
Rescue CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team GO Rocket Grunt | Lv 8 | 465 | 548 |
| Team GO Rocket Grunt (Weather Boost) | Lv 13 | 781 | 879 |
| Shadow Raid | Lv 20 | 1,212 | 1,335 |
| Shadow Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,508 | 1,661 |
Is Shadow Ninetales good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Ninetales does not rank as a raid attacker; its value is PvP, at #24 (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
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.10 m
- Weight
- 19.90 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0038_POKEMON_NINETALES_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Ninetales in Pokemon GO?
Shadow 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.
It is caught knowing Frustration, which only comes off with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket Takeover event — do that before spending Stardust on it.
What are Shadow Ninetales's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Ninetales takes super effective damage from Ground, Rock, Water. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel.
What is Shadow Ninetales's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Ninetales reaches 2,577 CP at level 50 and 2,279 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is the same CP as a regular Ninetales: the Shadow attack bonus applies in battle and never shows in the CP number.
Is Shadow Ninetales good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Ninetales ranks #41 in Great League (Tier A, 62.37% simulated win rate) and #24 in Ultra League (Tier S, 69.81% simulated win rate).
The best IVs for Ultra League are 0/15/15: less Attack keeps the CP down, which buys extra levels of Defense and HP under the cap.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Ninetales?
After a Team GO Rocket battle a 15/15/15 Shadow Ninetales shows 513 CP (level 8), or 846 CP when weather boosted (level 13). From a Shadow Raid it is 1,302 CP, or 1,628 weather boosted.
How do you get Shadow Ninetales in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Ninetales is rescued after beating Team GO Rocket, or caught from a Shadow Raid — which Grunts, Leaders and raids carry it changes with every Rocket rotation. It cannot be traded or Mega Evolved. Purifying it costs 3,000 Stardust and 3 Candy and turns it into a regular Ninetales with Return — the Shadow attack bonus is lost for good.