Ninetales Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Ninetales in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Ninetales
Ninetales is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fire typing. The best counter is Primal Groudon (Mega) with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 35.100 DPS.
Ninetales can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Ninetales is weak to Ground, Rock, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fairy, Fire-type moves as Ninetales resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Ninetales is Primal Groudon (35.100 DPS), Primal Kyogre (34.848 DPS), and Shadow Kyogre (31.939 DPS).
Catching Ninetales: After defeating Ninetales, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1266 and 1335 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1575-1661 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Ninetales from raids will have exactly 1335 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Ninetales?
The best counter for Ninetales is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 35.100 DPS. Other top options include Primal Kyogre (34.848 DPS) and Shadow Kyogre (31.939 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Ninetales?
Ninetales can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Ninetales weak to?
Ninetales is weak to Ground, Rock, Water-type attacks. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Ninetales be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Ninetales's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Ninetales from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Ninetales from raids will have 1335 CP at level 20, or 1661 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1266. If you see 1335 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Ninetales worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Ninetales is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Ninetales?
For the best moveset for Ninetales itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Ninetales stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Ninetales without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Ninetales can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Ninetales in raids?
Weather boost information for Ninetales is not currently available. Fire-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.