Ninetales

🎯 Best Counters Against Ninetales

Top Pokémon to use when battling Ninetales in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Rampardos	Rock	295	109	219	3,773
2	Archeops	Rock Flying	292	139	181	3,811
3	Palkia	Water Dragon	280	215	189	4,565
4	Kyogre	Water	270	228	205	4,708
5	Groudon	Ground	270	228	205	4,708
6	Inteleon	Water	262	142	172	3,391
7	Garchomp	Dragon Ground	261	193	239	4,532
8	Terrakion	Rock Fighting	260	192	209	4,231
9	Excadrill	Ground Steel	255	129	242	3,711
10	Kleavor	Bug Rock	253	174	172	3,600

📖 Complete Ninetales Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Ninetales (#038) is a Fire-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,608 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Ninetales can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Ninetales in 2026.

📊 Ninetales Stats Analysis

Ninetales's Attack stat is 169 (Good). A decent Attack stat that allows Ninetales to contribute meaningful damage.

With 190 Defense (Excellent) and 177 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 536. This gives Ninetales reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Fire-type Pokémon, Ninetales's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Ninetales Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Ninetales depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Feint Attack (Fast) with Heat Wave (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. Ninetales has 3 Fast Attacks and 8 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Ninetales has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.

🏆 Ninetales PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, 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 Fire typing provides useful matchups against Fire, Grass, Ice-type threats while being weak to Water, Ground, Rock types.

Ultra League (2500 CP)

In Ultra League, Ninetales reaches 2,279 CP at Level 40. Its bulk allows it to survive key matchups.

Master League

In Master League, Ninetales faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Ninetales Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Ninetales's effectiveness depends on its typing and 169 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Ninetales use Water, Ground-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Ninetales in Pokémon GO

Ninetales can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Sunny/Clear weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Ninetales Evolution Guide

Ninetales is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

• Vulpix (#037)
• Ninetales (#038) ← current — 50 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

😈 Shadow Ninetales

Shadow Ninetales is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Ninetales's effective Attack becomes ~203. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Ninetales in Pokémon GO

Shiny 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

Ninetales gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,544 - 1,628 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 Ninetales

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.