Ninetalesin Pokémon Heart & Soul
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Pokédex Entry
Fox Pokémon
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.
Ninetales in Pokémon Heart & Soul
Ninetales is #38 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Heart & Soul. This page covers its fire typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it.
Powers up if hit by fire.
Summons sunlight in battle.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Gen 7 Moves
The movepool a new game starts with.
Level Up (17)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlamethrowerLevel: 0Flamethrower | fire | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| ImprisonLevel: 1Imprison | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | ||
| Prevents foes from using moves known by the user. | ||||||
| Nasty PlotLevel: 1Nasty Plot | dark | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | ||
| Thinks bad thoughts to sharply boost Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| FlamethrowerLevel: 1Flamethrower | fire | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| Quick AttackLevel: 1Quick Attack | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| An extremely fast attack that always strikes first. | ||||||
| Confuse RayLevel: 1Confuse Ray | ghost | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| A sinister ray that confuses the foe. | ||||||
| SafeguardLevel: 1Safeguard | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP25 | ||
| Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Ominous WindLevel: 35Ominous Wind | ghost | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP5 | ||
| A repulsive attack that may raise all stats. | ||||||
| Flame BurstLevel: 38Flame Burst | fire | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| A bursting flame that does damage to all foes. | ||||||
| ExtrasensoryLevel: 41Extrasensory | psychic | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP0 | ||
| Attacks with a peculiar power. May cause flinching. | ||||||
| Fire BlastLevel: 42Fire Blast | fire | PWR0 | ACC85 | PP5 | ||
| Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn. | ||||||
| SafeguardLevel: 44Safeguard | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP25 | ||
| Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns. | ||||||
| FlamethrowerLevel: 46Flamethrower | fire | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| ImprisonLevel: 49Imprison | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | ||
| Prevents foes from using moves known by the user. | ||||||
| GrudgeLevel: 54Grudge | ghost | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | ||
| If the user faints, deletes all PP of foe's last move. | ||||||
| CaptivateLevel: 57Captivate | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| InfernoLevel: 60Inferno | fire | PWR100 | ACC50 | PP5 | ||
| Powerful and sure to inflict a burn, but inaccurate. | ||||||
Egg Moves (14)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feint AttackFeint Attack | dark | PWR60 | ACC0 | PP20 | |
| Draws the foe close, then strikes without fail. | |||||
| HypnosisHypnosis | psychic | PWR0 | ACC60 | PP20 | |
| A hypnotizing move that may induce sleep. | |||||
| FlailFlail | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP15 | |
| Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down. | |||||
| SpiteSpite | ghost | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | |
| Spitefully cuts the PP of the foe's last move by 4.of foe's last move by 2-5. | |||||
| DisableDisable | normal | PWR0 | ACC55 | PP20 | |
| For 4 turns, prevents foe For 4-7 turns, prevents foe For 2-5 turns, prevents foe from using last used move. | |||||
| HowlHowl | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP40 | |
| Howls to raise the spirit and boosts Attack. | |||||
| Heat WaveHeat Wave | fire | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP10 | |
| Exhales a hot breath on the foes. May inflict a burn. | |||||
| Flare BlitzFlare Blitz | fire | PWR120 | ACC100 | PP15 | |
| A charge that may burn the foe. Also hurts the user. | |||||
| ExtrasensoryExtrasensory | psychic | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP0 | |
| Attacks with a peculiar power. May cause flinching. | |||||
| Power SwapPower Swap | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | |
| Swaps changes to Attack and Sp. Atk with the foe. | |||||
| Secret PowerSecret Power | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | |
| Attack with effects that vary by location. | |||||
| HexHex | ghost | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | |
| Does double damage if the foe has a status problem. | |||||
| Tail SlapTail Slap | normal | PWR25 | ACC85 | PP10 | |
| Strikes the foe with its tail 2 to 5 times. | |||||
| CaptivateCaptivate | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | |
| Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk. | |||||
Gen 3 Moves
Used when the “Pokémon Movepool” challenge setting is set to Gen 3.
Level Up (5)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EmberLevel: 1Ember | fire | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP25 | ||
| A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| Quick AttackLevel: 1Quick Attack | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| An extremely fast attack that always strikes first. | ||||||
| Confuse RayLevel: 1Confuse Ray | ghost | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| A sinister ray that confuses the foe. | ||||||
| SafeguardLevel: 1Safeguard | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP25 | ||
| Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Fire SpinLevel: 45Fire Spin | fire | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | ||
| Traps the foe in a ring of fire for turns. | ||||||
Egg Moves (8)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feint AttackFeint Attack | dark | PWR60 | ACC0 | PP20 | |
| Draws the foe close, then strikes without fail. | |||||
| HypnosisHypnosis | psychic | PWR0 | ACC60 | PP20 | |
| A hypnotizing move that may induce sleep. | |||||
| FlailFlail | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP15 | |
| Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down. | |||||
| SpiteSpite | ghost | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | |
| Spitefully cuts the PP of the foe's last move by 4.of foe's last move by 2-5. | |||||
| DisableDisable | normal | PWR0 | ACC55 | PP20 | |
| For 4 turns, prevents foe For 4-7 turns, prevents foe For 2-5 turns, prevents foe from using last used move. | |||||
| HowlHowl | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP40 | |
| Howls to raise the spirit and boosts Attack. | |||||
| Psych UpPsych Up | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | |
| Copies foe's stat changes and gives to the user. | |||||
| Heat WaveHeat Wave | fire | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP10 | |
| Exhales a hot breath on the foes. May inflict a burn. | |||||
Pre-evolution-only Moves (2)
These moves must be learned before evolving; Ninetales cannot learn them through its own level-up, TM/HM, tutor, egg, wild, or evolution moves.
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | Learned from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tail WhipLevel: 4(Vulpix · Level 4)Tail Whip | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP30 | |||
| Wags the tail to lower the foe's Defense. | |||||||
| Baby Doll EyesLevel: 9(Vulpix · Level 9)Baby Doll Eyes | fairy | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP30 | |||
| Lowers the foe's Attack before it can move. | |||||||
TM/HM Moves (37)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AttractAttract | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM45TM45 | |
| Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. | ||||||
| Calm MindCalm Mind | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | TM04TM04 | |
| Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by focusing the mind. | ||||||
| CaptivateCaptivate | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM78TM78 | |
| Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| Dark PulseDark Pulse | dark | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM79TM79 | |
| Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching. | ||||||
| DigDig | ground | PWR100 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM28TM28 | |
| Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. | ||||||
| Dream EaterDream Eater | psychic | PWR100 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM85TM85 | |
| Takes one half the damage inflicted on a sleeping foe. | ||||||
| EndureEndure | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM58TM58 | |
| Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. | ||||||
| Energy BallEnergy Ball | grass | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM53TM53 | |
| Draws power from nature to attack. May lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | ||||||
| False SwipeFalse Swipe | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP40 | TM54TM54 | |
| Attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP. | ||||||
| Fire BlastFire Blast | fire | PWR0 | ACC85 | PP5 | TM38TM38 | |
| Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn. | ||||||
| FlamethrowerFlamethrower | fire | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM35TM35 | |
| A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| FrustrationFrustration | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM21TM21 | |
| Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked. | ||||||
| Giga ImpactGiga Impact | normal | PWR150 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM68TM68 | |
| Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd. | ||||||
| The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamHyper Beam | normal | PWR150 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM15TM15 | |
| Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd. | ||||||
| Iron TailIron Tail | steel | PWR100 | ACC75 | PP15 | TM23TM23 | |
| Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense. | ||||||
| Natural GiftNatural Gift | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM83TM83 | |
| The effectiveness varies with the held Berry. | ||||||
| OverheatOverheat | fire | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM50TM50 | |
| Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| PaybackPayback | dark | PWR50 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM66TM66 | |
| Attack that gains power if the user moves last. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| Psych UpPsych Up | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM77TM77 | |
| Copies foe's stat changes and gives to the user. | ||||||
| ReflectReflect | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | TM33TM33 | |
| Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP0 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM27TM27 | |
| Attack that increases in power with friendship. | ||||||
| RoarRoar | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | TM05TM05 | |
| Switches the foe out or ends wild battle. | ||||||
| SafeguardSafeguard | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP25 | TM20TM20 | |
| Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Secret PowerSecret Power | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM43TM43 | |
| Attack with effects that vary by location. | ||||||
| Shadow BallShadow Ball | ghost | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM30TM30 | |
| Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Sleep TalkSleep Talk | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM82TM82 | |
| Uses an available move randomly while asleep. | ||||||
| Solar BeamSolar Beam | grass | PWR120 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM22TM22 | |
| Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM90TM90 | |
| Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| SwaggerSwagger | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | TM87TM87 | |
| Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM06TM06 | |
| Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. | ||||||
| Will O WispWill O Wisp | fire | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | TM61TM61 | |
| Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire. | ||||||
Type Summary
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Ninetales. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Ninetales resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Ninetales, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
Also in
This Pokémon appears in other games we cover. Typing and base stats shown are that game's own — differences from the game you're viewing are marked.
See how Ninetales differs across the games we cover →
ninetales in Polished Crystalfireghostdifferent typing
ninetales in Johto Legendsfireghostdifferent typingHP 85 +12Attack 60 -16Defense 85 +10Sp. Atk 105 +24
ninetales in Ambrosiafirefairydifferent typingSp. Atk 100 +19
ninetales in Emerald LegacyfireHP 78 +5Attack 71 -5Defense 80 +5Sp. Atk 86 +5
ninetales in Pokémon Orangeicefairydifferent typing
ninetales in Red++fireSp. Atk 100 +19