#0038 · Gen 1 · 505 BST
Ninetales
A fully-evolved Fire-type from Generation 1 with strong 100 base Special Defense. Base Stat Total: 505. Common ability: Flash Fire.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
148/86/85/90/108/108
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
180/140/139/146/167/167
Abilities
Powers up the Pokémon's Fire-type moves if it's hit by one.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Ninetales
Ninetales is a Fire/None-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with a Base Stat Total of 505. A fully-evolved Fire-type from Generation 1 with strong 100 base Special Defense. Base Stat Total: 505. Common ability: Flash Fire.
Best stat: Special Defense (100 base)
Ninetales's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 81 base Special Attack and 100 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Special Attack and 252 into Speed.
Abilities
- Flash Fire
- Drought
How to use Ninetales competitively
Open the damage calculator with Ninetales selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Ninetales appears in the species dropdown. Drop Ninetales into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0038 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 1 |
| Type | Fire / None |
| Abilities | Flash Fire, Drought |
| Base Stat Total | 505 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 73 / 76 / 75 / 81 / 100 / 100 |