Ninetales (Alola) Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Ninetales (Alola) in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Ninetales (Alola)
Ninetales (Alola) is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ice/Fairy typing. The best counter is Mega Lucario (Mega) with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash, dealing 49.600 DPS.
Ninetales (Alola) 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 (Alola) is weak to Steel (double weak!), Fire, Poison, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Dragon, Bug, Dark-type moves as Ninetales (Alola) 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 (Alola) is Mega Lucario (49.600 DPS), Shadow Metagross (49.467 DPS), and Mega Metagross (47.867 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Ninetales (Alola): After defeating Ninetales (Alola), the catch encounter will have a CP between 1282 and 1352 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1595-1682 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Ninetales (Alola) from raids will have exactly 1352 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 (Alola)?
The best counter for Ninetales (Alola) is Mega Lucario with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash, dealing 49.600 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Metagross (49.467 DPS) and Mega Metagross (47.867 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Ninetales (Alola)?
Ninetales (Alola) 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 (Alola) weak to?
Ninetales (Alola) is weak to Steel (double weak), Fire, Poison, Rock-type attacks. It resists Dragon, Bug, Dark, Ice-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Ninetales (Alola) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Ninetales (Alola)'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 (Alola) from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Ninetales (Alola) from raids will have 1352 CP at level 20, or 1682 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1282. If you see 1352 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Ninetales (Alola) worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Ninetales (Alola) 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 (Alola)?
For the best moveset for Ninetales (Alola) itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Ninetales (Alola) 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 (Alola) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Ninetales (Alola) can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Metagross (41.333 DPS) and Necrozma (Dusk mane) (39.000 DPS). 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 (Alola) in raids?
Weather boost information for Ninetales (Alola) is not currently available. Ice-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.