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Alola Ninetales
Base Stats
Pokémon Info
| Max CP | 2,641 |
| Generation | Kanto (Gen 1) |
| Buddy Distance | 3km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | 😈 Yes |
About Alola Ninetales
Alola Ninetales is a Ice/Fairy-type Pokémon from Kanto (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 2,641 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Alola Ninetales has base stats of 170 Attack, 193 Defense, and 177 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 540.
Alola Ninetales can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Alola Ninetales is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.
In Snow weather, Alola Ninetales receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Alola Ninetales is 3km per candy.
🔄 Evolution Chain
⚡ Fast Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feint Attack | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Powder Snow STAB | Ice | 6 | +8 | 6.0 | - | - | - |
| Charm STAB | Fairy | 20 | +11 | 13.3 | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
💥 Charged Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dazzling Gleam STAB | Fairy | 100 | -70 | - | 110 | -70 |
| Ice Beam STAB | Ice | 90 | -55 | - | 90 | -55 |
| Blizzard | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Psyshock | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Weather Ball Ice | - | - | - | - | - | - |
🛡️ Type Effectiveness
Weaknesses
Alola Ninetales takes increased damage from these types:
Resistances
Alola Ninetales takes reduced damage from these types:
🎯 Best Counters Against Alola Ninetales
Top Pokémon to use when battling Alola Ninetales in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Kartana
| Grass Steel | 323 | 182 | 139 | 4,206 |
| 2 |
Blacephalon
| Fire Ghost | 315 | 148 | 142 | 3,772 |
| 3 |
Rampardos
| Rock | 295 | 109 | 219 | 3,773 |
| 4 |
Archeops
| Rock Flying | 292 | 139 | 181 | 3,811 |
| 5 |
Eternatus
| Poison Dragon | 278 | 192 | 268 | 5,067 |
| 6 |
Dialga
| Steel Dragon | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 7 |
Reshiram
| Dragon Fire | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 8 |
Chandelure
| Ghost Fire | 271 | 182 | 155 | 3,739 |
| 9 |
Volcarona
| Bug Fire | 264 | 189 | 198 | 4,155 |
| 10 |
Naganadel
| Poison Dragon | 263 | 159 | 177 | 3,630 |
🏆 Alola Ninetales PvP IV Rankings
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
🟢 Great League (1500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 14 | 12 | 25 | 1,500 |
| 2 | 0 | 12 | 14 | 25 | 1,500 |
| 3 | 0 | 15 | 11 | 25 | 1,499 |
| 4 | 0 | 10 | 15 | 25 | 1,497 |
| 5 | 0 | 13 | 12 | 25 | 1,496 |
| 6 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 25 | 1,500 |
| 7 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 25 | 1,500 |
| 8 | 0 | 11 | 14 | 25 | 1,497 |
| 9 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 25 | 1,498 |
| 10 | 0 | 14 | 11 | 25 | 1,496 |
🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 50 | 2,498 |
| 2 | 6 | 15 | 15 | 50 | 2,490 |
| 3 | 7 | 15 | 14 | 50 | 2,498 |
| 4 | 8 | 15 | 12 | 50 | 2,499 |
| 5 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 50 | 2,500 |
| 6 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 50 | 2,492 |
| 7 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 50 | 2,500 |
| 8 | 6 | 14 | 15 | 50 | 2,484 |
| 9 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 49 | 2,499 |
| 10 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 50 | 2,492 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
📋 Alola Ninetales IV Chart
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 1,979 | 989 | 1,319 | 1,649 | 2,309 | 2,618 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 1,974 | 987 | 1,315 | 1,645 | 2,303 | 2,611 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 1,974 | 987 | 1,316 | 1,645 | 2,303 | 2,611 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 1,958 | 979 | 1,305 | 1,632 | 2,285 | 2,590 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 1,959 | 979 | 1,306 | 1,632 | 2,285 | 2,591 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 1,938 | 969 | 1,292 | 1,615 | 2,261 | 2,563 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 1,917 | 958 | 1,278 | 1,598 | 2,237 | 2,536 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 1,925 | 962 | 1,283 | 1,604 | 2,246 | 2,547 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 1,877 | 938 | 1,251 | 1,564 | 2,190 | 2,483 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 1,682 | 841 | 1,121 | 1,401 | 1,962 | 2,225 |
📋 Alola Ninetales Forms
📊 Special CP Values
Important CP values for Alola Ninetales with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 2,618 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 2,309 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,251 - 1,319 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 1,564 - 1,649 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,251 - 1,319 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 938 - 989 CP |
📈 Max CP by Level
Maximum CP for Alola Ninetales with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 26 | 2,309 |
| 2 | 2,309 | 27 | 2,309 |
| 3 | 2,309 | 28 | 2,309 |
| 4 | 2,309 | 29 | 2,309 |
| 5 | 311 | 30 | 1,979 |
| 6 | 2,309 | 31 | 2,309 |
| 7 | 2,309 | 32 | 2,309 |
| 8 | 2,309 | 33 | 2,309 |
| 9 | 2,309 | 34 | 2,309 |
| 10 | 659 | 35 | 2,144 |
| 11 | 2,309 | 36 | 2,309 |
| 12 | 2,309 | 37 | 2,309 |
| 13 | 2,309 | 38 | 2,309 |
| 14 | 2,309 | 39 | 2,309 |
| 15 | 989 | 40 | 2,309 |
| 16 | 2,309 | 41 | 2,309 |
| 17 | 2,309 | 42 | 2,309 |
| 18 | 2,309 | 43 | 2,309 |
| 19 | 2,309 | 44 | 2,309 |
| 20 | 1,319 | 45 | 2,469 |
| 21 | 2,309 | 46 | 2,309 |
| 22 | 2,309 | 47 | 2,309 |
| 23 | 2,309 | 48 | 2,309 |
| 24 | 2,309 | 49 | 2,309 |
| 25 | 1,649 | 50 | 2,618 |
📖 Complete Alola Ninetales Pokémon GO Guide 2026
Alola Ninetales (#038) is a Ice/Fairy-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,641 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Alola Ninetales can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Alola Ninetales in 2026.
📊 Alola Ninetales Stats Analysis
Alola Ninetales's Attack stat is 170 (Good). A decent Attack stat that allows Alola Ninetales to contribute meaningful damage.
With 193 Defense (Excellent) and 177 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 540. This gives Alola Ninetales reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Ice-type Pokémon, Alola Ninetales's stat distribution is balanced.
⚔️ Best Alola Ninetales Moveset in Pokémon GO
The best moveset for Alola Ninetales depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Feint Attack (Fast) with Dazzling Gleam (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Alola Ninetales has 3 Fast Attacks and 5 Charged Attacks to choose from.
🏆 Alola Ninetales PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026
Great League (1500 CP)
In Great League, Alola Ninetales can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Ice/Fairy typing provides useful matchups against Dragon, Ice, Bug-type threats while being weak to Steel, Fire, Rock types.
Ultra League (2500 CP)
In Ultra League, Alola Ninetales reaches 2,309 CP at Level 40. Its bulk allows it to survive key matchups.
Master League
In Master League, Alola Ninetales faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
💪 Alola Ninetales Raid Guide & Counters
As a raid attacker, Alola Ninetales's effectiveness depends on its typing and 170 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Alola Ninetales use Steel, Fire-type moves.
🎯 How to Get Alola Ninetales in Pokémon GO
Alola Ninetales can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Snow weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
🔄 Alola Ninetales Evolution Guide
Alola Ninetales is part of a 2-stage evolution family:
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
😈 Shadow Alola Ninetales
Shadow Alola Ninetales is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Alola Ninetales's effective Attack becomes ~204. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.
✨ Shiny Alola Ninetales in Pokémon GO
Shiny Alola Ninetales is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy
Alola Ninetales gets a weather boost in Snow weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,564 - 1,649 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
- Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
- Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
- Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.
❓ FAQ About Alola Ninetales
Q: What is Alola Ninetales's max CP?
A: 2,618 CP at Level 50, or 2,309 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Alola Ninetales good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.
Q: Can Alola Ninetales be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Alola Ninetales is available.
Q: What is Alola Ninetales weak to?
A: Steel, Fire, Rock, Poison-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Feint Attack + Dazzling Gleam for optimal DPS.
📚 Related Guides
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.