ninetales-alola #10104
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ninetales-alola
Generation I · #10104 — Fox Pokémon
Alolan Ninetales is the Ice/Fairy regional variant of the classic Fire-type Ninetales, native to the Alola region and introduced in Generation VII. This elegant fox Pokémon represents a dramatic departure from its fiery predecessor, embodying the mystical, snow-laden environments of Alola's icy peaks. With a Pokédex number of #38, Alolan Ninetales maintains the same base stat total of 505 as its original form but redistributes those points to emphasize speed and special defense, boasting an exceptional base Speed stat of 109 and a robust Special Defense of 100. The transformation from a single Ice Stone applied to Alolan Vulpix results in one of the most visually striking regional forms in the entire Pokémon franchise, trading the warm golden glow of standard Ninetales for an ethereal, crystalline appearance.
Base Stats
Height
1.1m
Weight
19.9kg
Category
Fox Pokémon
Gender
Male 25% / Female 75%
Color
yellow
Shape
quadruped
Habitat
grassland
Abilities
Increases evasion to 1.25× during hail. Protects against hail damage.
Summons hail that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.
Ninetales-alola Biology & Physical Characteristics
Alolan Ninetales is a quadrupedal canine Pokémon with a sleek, elegant frame that stands 1.1 meters tall and weighs just 19.9 kilograms, making it surprisingly lightweight for its majestic appearance. Its body is covered in luxurious white and pale blue fur that shimmers with an icy luminescence, creating an otherworldly aesthetic that reflects its Ice/Fairy typing. The most striking feature remains its nine long, flowing tails, now accented with ethereal pale blue and white coloration rather than the orange tips of the standard form, each tail seeming to shimmer with supernatural power. Its head is crowned with an elegant crest of fluffy white fur, and its eyes glow with a mystical light rather than the intense red of its Fire-type counterpart. The thick mane around its neck and the overall silhouette remain recognizably Ninetales, but the color palette and ethereal quality give it an appearance that seems almost divine, befitting its Fairy-type classification and its connection to mystical legends.
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Training
Breeding
Ninetales-alola Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Alolan Ninetales maintains the same gender ratio as its standard form counterpart, with 25% males and 75% females, suggesting that the species skews heavily toward female expression. This unusual ratio, heavily biased toward females, has intrigued Pokémon researchers and may reflect the species' association with feminine mystique and divine feminine energy, particularly evident in the Alolan form's ethereal and graceful design. The Pokémon's breeding group classification as Field type allows it to breed with a wide variety of compatible Pokémon, expanding its genetic legacy and allowing trainers to create diverse movesets and competitive specimens. With a base happiness of 70 and a hatch counter of 20 cycles, Alolan Ninetales eggs require moderate effort to develop, hatching after approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps. The breeding mechanics allow dedicated trainers to pursue competitive Alolan Ninetales with optimal natures and individual values, though the species' naturally high Special Defense and Speed stats make it relatively forgiving in terms of stat distribution, even for casually-bred specimens.
Held Items
Sprites
Held Items
snowball
held-items
Held: If the holder is hit by a damaging Ice move, raises its Attack by one stage.
Cost: 4000
snowball
held-items
Held: If the holder is hit by a damaging Ice move, raises its Attack by one stage.
Cost: 4000
snowball
held-items
Held: If the holder is hit by a damaging Ice move, raises its Attack by one stage.
Cost: 4000
snowball
held-items
Held: If the holder is hit by a damaging Ice move, raises its Attack by one stage.
Cost: 4000
TMs & HMs
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm02
crystal
tm02
gold silver
tm03
x y
tm03
black 2 white 2
tm03
black white
tm03
sun moon
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm03
ultra sun ultra moon
tm03
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm04
emerald
tm04
firered leafgreen
tm04
ruby sapphire
tm04
diamond pearl
tm04
xd
tm04
heartgold soulsilver
tm04
black white
tm04
colosseum
tm04
platinum
tm04
sun moon
+646 more TMs/HMs
Ninetales-alola Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Alolan Ninetales evolves from Alolan Vulpix when exposed to an Ice Stone, a mechanic that mirrors the Fire Stone evolution of standard Ninetales but adapted to the regional variant system. This evolution chain is exclusive to the Alola region and represents a fascinating divergence from the traditional Fire Stone evolution, showcasing how environmental and cultural factors have shaped Pokémon differently across regions. The evolution is not a Mega Evolution or Gigantamax form but rather a permanent regional transformation that is as valid and complete as the standard form's evolution. In Pokémon Sword and Shield, Alolan Ninetales can also be encountered in the Blueberry Academy's Terarium, suggesting that this form has spread beyond its native Alola region. The transition from Vulpix to Ninetales represents a dramatic change in power and mystique, as the young Pokémon's potential fully blossoms into the legendary nine-tailed fox that has captivated human imagination for centuries.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Ninetales-alola Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Alolan Ninetales is said to inhabit the snow-covered mountains and glacial regions of Alola, where it has adapted to the harsh frozen environment through its remarkable Ice/Fairy typing. According to Alolan legends, this Pokémon is deeply connected to the divine and sacred, much like the traditional tales of nine holy saints merging into a single entity, suggesting it possesses profound wisdom and mystical power. Unlike its irritable Fire-type relative, Alolan Ninetales exhibits a more serene and elegant demeanor, though it remains highly intelligent and capable of understanding human speech. The Pokémon's nine tails are said to be infused with supernatural powers specific to the frozen realm, and it is rumored to possess the ability to live for a thousand years through the wondrous energy contained within its luxurious tail fur. In its natural habitat, it moves with grace through blizzards and icy terrain, its white fur providing natural camouflage while its Fairy nature grants it an almost ethereal presence that transcends the physical world.
Pokedex Entries
Generation I
Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1000-year curse.
According to an enduring legend, 9 noble saints were united and reincarnated as this POKéMON.
Generation II
Some legends claim that each of its nine tails has its own unique type of special mystical power.
Its nine beautiful tails are filled with a wondrous energy that could keep it alive for 1,000 years.
It is said to live a thousand years, and each of its tails is loaded with supernatural powers.
Generation III
NINETALES casts a sinister light from its bright red eyes to gain total control over its foe’s mind. This POKéMON is said to live for a thousand years.
Legend has it that NINETALES came into being when nine wizards possessing sacred powers merged into one. This POKéMON is highly intelligent - it can understand human speech.
It has long been said that each of the nine tails embody an enchanted power. A long-lived NINETALES will have fur that shines like gold.
It has nine long tails and fur that gleams gold. It is said to live for 1,000 years.
Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1,000-year curse.
Generation IV
Its nine tails are said to be imbued with a mystic power. It can live for a thousand years.
Some legends claim that each of its nine tails has its own unique type of special mystical power.
Its nine beautiful tails are filled with a wondrous energy that could keep it alive for 1,000 years.
Generation V
Its nine tails are said to be imbued with a mystic power. It can live for a thousand years.
Each of its nine tails is imbued with supernatural power, and it can live for a thousand years.
Generation VI
It has nine long tails and fur that gleams gold. It is said to live for 1,000 years.
Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1,000-year curse.
Ninetales casts a sinister light from its bright red eyes to gain total control over its foe’s mind. This Pokémon is said to live for a thousand years.
Legend has it that Ninetales came into being when nine wizards possessing sacred powers merged into one. This Pokémon is highly intelligent—it can understand human speech.
Generation VII
Legend has it that this mystical Pokémon was formed when nine saints coalesced into one.
It is vindictive and relentless by nature. Those who cross it even once will be cursed for a thousand years, along with their descendants.
Said to live for a thousand years, this Pokémon uses its supernatural abilities to manipulate fire. It can burn its prey to a crisp as it pleases.
The flickering flames it spews from its mouth leave its opponents hypnotized. Then, this extremely intelligent Pokémon attacks.
According to an enduring legend, nine noble saints were united and reincarnated as this Pokémon.
Generation VIII
It is said to live 1,000 years, and each of its tails is loaded with supernatural powers.
Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1,000-year curse.
The coat of gleaming golden fur is quite magnificent. This species is said to store sacred power in its nine long tails and to live for a millennium.
Ninetales-alola Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Ninetales comes directly from the Pokémon's most distinguishing feature: its nine tails, a reference to the kitsune of Japanese folklore, legendary foxes with multiple tails that gain power and wisdom with age. The Alolan form's design specifically draws inspiration from yuki-onna, the Japanese snow woman, and incorporates elements of divine, celestial beings, transforming the traditionally fiery and vengeful Ninetales into something ethereal and serene. The shift from the warm golden and orange coloration of the standard form to the cool white, pale blue, and crystalline aesthetics reflects this cultural recontextualization within the Alola region's Hawaiian-inspired setting, blending Japanese mythology with tropical island geography. The Japanese name キュウコン (Kyukon) maintains the same root regardless of form, but the visual design language of Alolan Ninetales emphasizes grace, mystery, and celestial power rather than raw elemental fury. The Ice/Fairy typing explicitly signals a departure from the destructive nature of fire, instead embodying the protective, mystical, and almost divine qualities associated with winter magic and fairy folklore across multiple cultures.
Learnable Moves
Ninetales-alola can learn 94 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| agility | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| aqua tail | water | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| aurora beam | ice | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| aurora veil | ice | Status | — | — | 20 |
| avalanche | ice | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| baby doll eyes | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| baton pass | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| blizzard | ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| calm mind | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| charm | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| chilling water | water | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| confuse ray | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| covet | normal | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| dark pulse | dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dazzling gleam | fairy | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| disable | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| disarming voice | fairy | Special | 40 | — | 15 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| draining kiss | fairy | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| dream eater | psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| encore | normal | Status | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| energy ball | grass | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| extrasensory | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fake tears | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| flail | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| foul play | dark | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| frost breath | ice | Special | 60 | 90 | 10 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| grudge | ghost | Status | — | — | 5 |
| hail | ice | Status | — | — | 10 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| heal bell | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hex | ghost | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| howl | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| hypnosis | psychic | Status | — | 60 | 20 |
| ice beam | ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| ice fang | ice | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 |
| ice shard | ice | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| icicle spear | ice | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 |
| icy wind | ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| imprison | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| laser focus | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| mist | ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| misty terrain | fairy | Status | — | — | 10 |
| moonblast | fairy | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| nasty plot | dark | Status | — | — | 20 |
| pain split | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| payback | dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| play rough | fairy | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| powder snow | ice | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| power swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psyshock | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| reflect | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| roar | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| role play | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| sheer cold | ice | Special | — | 30 | 5 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| snowscape | ice | Status | 0 | — | 10 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| spite | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| stored power | psychic | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| tail slap | normal | Physical | 25 | 85 | 10 |
| tail whip | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| triple axel | ice | Physical | 20 | 90 | 10 |
| weather ball | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| wonder room | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Ninetales-alola Competitive Battle Guide
Alolan Ninetales occupies a unique niche in competitive Pokémon as a fast, specially defensive Ice/Fairy-type that excels in weather-based strategies through its hidden ability Snow Warning. With a base Speed stat of 109, Alolan Ninetales outspeeds a significant portion of the competitive metagame, allowing it to set up hail or strike first with its special moves, though its Attack stat of only 67 makes physical attacks largely impractical. The Snow Warning ability automatically summons hail upon switching in, a devastating passive effect that provides perfect synergy with weather-dependent strategies, wearing down opposing teams while potentially enabling alternate Snow Cloak builds that increase evasion during hail. Its Special Attack of 81 and Special Defense of 100 create an interesting mixed wall archetype, allowing it to simultaneously threaten opponents with Ice-type coverage moves while resisting significant threats like Dragon-type and Fighting-type attacks. Common competitive movesets include Aurora Veil for team support, Moonblast for Fairy-type coverage, Freeze-Dry for Water-types, and either Ice Beam or Blizzard depending on whether the player relies on weather amplification, making Alolan Ninetales a versatile team contributor that can fill multiple roles depending on the battle structure and teammate synergy.
Commonly Asked Questions About Ninetales-alola
What type is Ninetales-alola?
Ninetales-alola is a ice and fairy type Pokemon.
What does Ninetales-alola evolve into?
Ninetales-alola does not evolve into any other Pokemon. It is the final form in its evolution line.
What are Ninetales-alola's weaknesses?
Ninetales-alola is weak to rock, steel, fire and poison type moves.
Ninetales-alola Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Alolan Ninetales has become one of the most beloved regional variants since the introduction of the Alola region in Generation VII, captivating players with its stunning visual design and fascinating blend of traditional Japanese mythology with new creative direction. The form's appearance in Pokémon Sun and Moon proved to be immediately iconic, inspiring significant fan art, merchandise, and competitive interest that has persisted through subsequent generations. Its role as the embodiment of Alolan mysticism and divine feminine energy resonated strongly with players seeking alternatives to the traditionally masculine and destructive imagery of fire-type Pokémon, offering representation for a different archetype of power that emphasizes grace, wisdom, and ethereal beauty. The form's availability in later games like Sword and Shield's Blueberry Academy expansion and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's DLC content demonstrates its lasting significance within the franchise, ensuring that new players continually encounter this elegant variant. In competitive circles, Alolan Ninetales has influenced team-building philosophy by popularizing weather-based strategies centered around hail, proving that regional variants can fundamentally reshape how players approach strategic team construction and elevating the form beyond mere cosmetic alternative to a genuinely distinct competitive option.
Where to Find Ninetales-alola in Every Pokémon Game
Alolan Ninetales is primarily available in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, where it naturally occurs in the snowy peaks and icy regions of the Alola region, with an Alolan Pokédex number of #254 in the base games and #331 in the Ultra games. In Pokémon Sword and Shield, Alolan Ninetales can be found or obtained within the Crown Tundra's Dynamax Adventures or encountered in the Blueberry Academy's Terarium facility, expanding its availability beyond its native region. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's Indigo Disk DLC brings Alolan Ninetales to the Blueberry Academy as well, with a Pokédex number of #158, ensuring the form remains accessible in modern games. For players seeking to obtain this form, it requires catching an Alolan Vulpix and exposing it to an Ice Stone, which is readily available in most Alola-region games and subsequent titles. The species maintains a high catch rate of 75, making it relatively easy to capture in the wild, and its moderate hatching requirements of 20 egg cycles mean that players can efficiently breed specimens for competitive use or simply to experience this majestic form firsthand.