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|pronun=<math>NINE-tails</math>
  
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|height=<span class="explain" title="1.1 m">3'07"<span>
  
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|weight=<span class="explain" title="19.9kg">43.9 lbs.</span>
  
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|color=<span style="color:yellow;">'''Yellow'''</span>
  
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|imweight=43.9 lbs.
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|gender=<span class="female">75% ♀</span>/<span class="male">25% ♂</span>
  
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|metweight=19.9 kg
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'''Ninetales''' (Japanese: '''キュウコン''' ''Kyuukon'') is a {{type|Fire}}-type [[Pokémon]] who evolves from [[Vulpix]].
  
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'''Ninetales''' (Japanese: '''キュウコン''' ''Kyuukon'') is a {{type|Fire}}-type [[Pokémon (creature)|Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation I]].
   
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==Appearance==
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==Biology==
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===Physiology===
 
[[File:Ninetales.jpg|thumb|Dream World Ninetales]]
  
[[File:Ninetales.jpg|thumb|Dream World Ninetales]]
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Ninetales is a fox-like Pokémon that have nine tails, hence its name. Resembling the nine-tailed fox kitsune, they are mainly covered in a light, yellowish-cream-colored fur, while the tips of their nine tails are orange. On top of their head is a large tuft of hair, similar to its pre-evolved form though much more unruly.
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Ninetales is a fox-like Pokémon that possesses nine tails, hence its name. Resembling the nine-tailed kitsune fox of Japanese folklore, they are mainly covered in sleek, luxurious golden-white fur, while the tips of their nine tails are orange. On top of their head is a large tuft of hair, similar to its pre-evolved form though much more unruly and spiky. It has sinister red eyes which give it the ability to psychically control the minds of people and Pokémon. Its ears are pointed and distinctly fox-like, and it has slender legs with three-toed paws and no visible claws.
   
 
Additionally, there are no gender differences between male and female Ninetales. The [[shiny Pokémon|shiny]] version of Ninetales has silver-gray fur instead of its usual light cream fur, and its tail is tipped in blue.
  
Additionally, there are no gender differences between male and female Ninetales. The [[shiny Pokémon|shiny]] version of Ninetales has silver-gray fur instead of its usual light cream fur, and its tail is tipped in blue.
   
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==Special abilities==
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===Special abilities===
 
All Ninetales have the [[ability]] [[Flash Fire]], which powers up its Fire-type moves if it is hit by a fire-type attack. It also keeps it from getting damaged by fire attacks. This does not apply to Dream World Ninetails, who instead possess the ability [[Drought]], creating a permanent Sunny effect for the duration of the battle or until another weather-altering move or ability is used.
  
All Ninetales have the [[ability]] [[Flash Fire]], which powers up its Fire-type moves if it is hit by a fire-type attack. It also keeps it from getting damaged by fire attacks. This does not apply to Dream World Ninetails, who instead possess the ability [[Drought]], creating a permanent Sunny effect for the duration of the battle or until another weather-altering move or ability is used.
   
 
==Evolution==
  
==Evolution==
 
'''Ninetales''' is the [[Evolution|evolved]] form of [[Vulpix]], who evolves into Ninetales by the use of a [[Fire Stone]].
  
'''Ninetales''' is the [[Evolution|evolved]] form of [[Vulpix]], who evolves into Ninetales by the use of a [[Fire Stone]].
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==In Anime==
  
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[[File:200px-Blaine_Ninetales.png|thumb]]
  
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{{main|Blaine's Ninetales}}
  
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Ninetales first appeared in anime under the ownership of [[Blaine]] in [[IL058: Riddle Me This|Riddle Me This]] who fought [[Ash's Squirtle]] and defeated it.
  
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Another appeared under the ownership of Zane.
  
   
 
==Game info==
  
==Game info==
 
===Game locations===
  
===Game locations===
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backcolor={{Fire}}|
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|type={{Fire}}
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|redblue=Evolve [[Vulpix]] (Blue only)
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pokemon=Ninetales|
  
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redblue=Evolve [[Vulpix]] (Blue only)|
  
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rbrarity=None|
  
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yellow=Evolve [[Vulpix]]|
  
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yrarity=None|
  
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crarity=None|
  
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rubysapphire=Evolve [[Vulpix]]|
  
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rsrarity=None|
  
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erarity=None|
  
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fireredleafgreen=Evolve [[Vulpix]] (LeafGreen only)|
  
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frlgrarity=None|
  
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|xy = Evolve Vulpix
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|xyrarity = None
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|omegarubyalphasapphire = Evolve Vulpix
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|orasrarity = None}}
   
 
====Side game locations====
  
====Side game locations====
 
{{Side Game Locations
  
{{Side Game Locations
 
|Pokemon=Ninetales
  
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|type={{Fire}}
 
|RSPinball=Evolve [[Vulpix]]
  
|RSPinball=Evolve [[Vulpix]]
 
|Trozei=Endless Level 6, 11, Forever Level 55, [[Mr. Who's Den]]
  
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===Pokédex entries===
  
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redblue=Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1000-year curse.|
  
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|redblue=Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1000-year curse.
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yellow=According to an enduring legend, 9 noble saints were united and reincarnated as this Pokémon.|
  
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|yellow=According to an enduring legend, 9 noble saints were united and reincarnated as this Pokémon.
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gold=Some legends claim that each of its nine tails has its own unique type of special mystic power.|
  
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|gold=Some legends claim that each of its nine tails has its own unique type of special mystic power.
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silver=Its nine beautiful tails are filled with a wondrous energy that could keep it alive for 1,000 years.|
  
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|silver=Its nine beautiful tails are filled with a wondrous energy that could keep it alive for 1,000 years.
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crystal=It is said to live a thousand years, and each of its tails is loaded with supernatural powers.|
  
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|crystal=It is said to live a thousand years, and each of its tails is loaded with supernatural powers.
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ruby=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.|
  
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sapphire=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.|
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|ruby=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.
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|sapphire=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.
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emerald=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.|
  
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|emerald=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.
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firered=It has nine long tails and fur that gleams gold. It is said to live for 1,000 years.|
  
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|firered=It has nine long tails and fur that gleams gold. It is said to live for 1,000 years.
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leafgreen=Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1000-year curse.|
  
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|leafgreen=Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1000-year curse.
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diamond=Its nine tails are said to be imbued with a mystic power. It can live for a thousand years.|
  
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pearl=Its nine tails are said to be imbued with a mystic power. It can live for a thousand years.|
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|diamond=Its nine tails are said to be imbued with a mystic power. It can live for a thousand years.
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platinum=Its nine tails are said to be imbued with a mystic power. It can live for a thousand years.|
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|pearl=Its nine tails are said to be imbued with a mystic power. It can live for a thousand years.
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|platinum=Its nine tails are said to be imbued with a mystic power. It can live for a thousand years.
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heartgold=Some legends claim that each of its nine tails has its own unique type of special mystic power.|
  
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|heartgold=Some legends claim that each of its nine tails has its own unique type of special mystic power.
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soulsilver=Its nine beautiful tails are filled with a wondrous energy that could keep it alive for 1,000 years.|
  
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black=Its nine tails are said to be imbued with a mystic power. It can live for a thousand years.|
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|soulsilver=Its nine beautiful tails are filled with a wondrous energy that could keep it alive for 1,000 years.
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white=Its nine tails are said to be imbued with a mystic power. It can live for a thousand years.|
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|black=Its nine tails are said to be imbued with a mystic power. It can live for a thousand years.
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|black 2 = Each of its nine tails is imbued with a supernatural power, and it can live for a thousand years.
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|white=Its nine tails are said to be imbued with a mystic power. It can live for a thousand years.
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|white 2 = Each of its nine tails is imbued with a supernatural power, and it can live for a thousand years.
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|black 2=Each of its nine tails is imbued with a supernatural power, and it can live for a thousand years.
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|white 2=Each of its nine tails is imbued with a supernatural power, and it can live for a thousand years.
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|x=It has nine long tails and fur that gleams gold. It is said to live for 1,000 years.
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|y=Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1,000-year curse.
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|or = 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.
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|as = 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.}}
   
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===Learnset===
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====Learnset====
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====Generation I====
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====Leveling====
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<tabber>
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{{Main|Ninetales/Learnset Generation I}}
  
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Generation VI=
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{{Movessettop|type=Fire|gen=VI}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Imprison]]|—|—|10|Psychic|Status}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Nasty Plot]]|—|—|20|Dark|Status}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Flamethrower]]'''|90|100|15|Fire|Special}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Quick Attack]]|40|100|20|Normal|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Confuse Ray]]|—|100|10|Ghost|Status}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Safeguard]]|—|—|25|Normal|Status}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Fire}}
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|-|
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{{Movessettop|type=Fire|gen=V}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Imprison]]|—|—|10|Psychic|Status}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Nasty Plot]]|—|—|20|Dark|Status}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Quick Attack]]|40|100|20|Normal|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Confuse Ray]]|—|100|10|Ghost|Status}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Safeguard]]|—|—|25|Normal|Status}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Fire}}
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|-|
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Generation IV=
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{{Movessettop|type=Fire|gen=IV}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Nasty Plot]]|—|—|20|Dark|Status}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Ember]]'''|40|100|25|Fire|Special}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Quick Attack]]|40|100|20|Normal|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Confuse Ray]]|—|100|10|Ghost|Status}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Safeguard]]|—|—|25|Normal|Status}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Fire}}
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|-|
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Generation III=
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{{Movessettop|type=Fire|gen=III}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Ember]]'''|40|100|25|Fire|}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Quick Attack]]|40|100|20|Normal|}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Confuse Ray]]|—|100|10|Ghost|}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Safeguard]]|—|—|25|Normal|}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Fire Spin]]'''|15|70|15|Fire|}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Fire}}
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|-|
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Generation II=
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{{Movessettop|type=Fire|gen=II}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|'''[[Ember]]'''|40|100|25|Fire|}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Tail Whip]]|—|—|—|Normal|}}
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{{Movessetmid|7|[[Quick Attack]]|40|100|30|Normal|}}
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{{Movessetmid|25|[[Roar]]|—|—|20|Normal|}}
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{{Movessetmid|37|'''[[Fire Spin]]'''|15|70|15|Fire|}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Fire}}
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|-|
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Generation I=
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{{Movessettop|type=Fire|gen=I}}
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{{Movessetmidalt|yes|yes|yes|—|'''[[Ember]]'''|40|100|25|Fire|}}
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{{Movessetmidalt|yes|yes|yes|—|[[Tail Whip]]|—|—|—|Normal|}}
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{{Movessetmidalt|yes|yes|yes|16|[[Quick Attack]]|40|100|30|Normal|}}
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{{Movessetmidalt|yes|yes|yes|21|[[Roar]]|—|—|20|Normal|}}
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{{Movessetmidalt|yes|yes|yes|42|'''[[Fire Spin]]'''|15|70|15|Fire|}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Fire}}
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</tabber>
   
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==Origins==
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====TMs/HMs====
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{{Movessettoptm|type={{Fire}}|gen=I}}
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Ninetales appears to be based on a [[wikipedia:fox|fox]].
  
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{{Movessetmidtm|TM06|[[Toxic]]|—|85|10|Poison}}
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{{Movessetmidtm|TM08|[[Body Slam]]|85|100|15|Normal}}
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{{Movessetmidtm|TM09|[[Take Down]]|90|100|20|Normal}}
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{{Movessetmidtm|TM10|[[Double-Edge]]|100|100|15|Normal}}
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{{Movessetmidtm|TM15|[[Hyper Beam]]|150|90|5|Normal}}
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{{Movessetmidtm|TM20|[[Rage]]|20|100|20|Normal}}
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{{Movessetmidtm|TM28|[[Dig]]|100|100|10|Ground}}
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{{Movessetmidtm|TM31|[[Mimic]]|—|—|10|Normal}}
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{{Movessetmidtm|TM32|[[Double Team (move)|Double Team]]|—|—|15|Normal}}
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{{Movessetmidtm|TM33|[[Reflect]]|—|—|20|Psychic}}
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{{Movessetmidtm|TM34|[[Bide]]|—|—|10|Normal}}
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{{Movessetmidtm|TM38|'''[[Fire Blast]]'''|120|85|5|Fire}}
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{{Movessetmidtm|TM40|[[Swift]]|60|—|20|Normal}}
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{{Movessetmidtm|TM44|[[Rest]]|—|—|10|Psychic}}
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{{Movessetmidtm|TM50|[[Substitute]]|—|—|10|Normal}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Fire}}
   
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===Sprites===
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Its name, Ninetales means nine tails and the Pokémon does actually have nine tails.
  
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==Appearances==
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===Anime===
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[[File:Blaine_Ninetales.png|thumb]]
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{{main|Blaine's Ninetales}}
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Ninetales first appeared in anime under the ownership of [[Blaine]] in [[IL058: Riddle Me This|Riddle Me This]] who fought [[Ash's Squirtle]] and defeated it.
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Another appeared under the ownership of Zane.
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*[[Zane's Ninetales]]
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*[[Mansion owner's Ninetales]]
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*[[Pirate's Ninetales]]
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*[[Rudy's Ninetales]]
   
 
==Trivia==
  
==Trivia==
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*Ninetales is based on the legendary [[Pirate's Ninetales]]me Boy Advance games, shiny Ninetales' didn't have blue coloring on the tip of its tails, like its normal coloring.
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* Ninetales' tails are cursed, and pulling one will result in getting cursed.
  
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*Ninetales is often misspelled as "Ninetails" for the number of tails it possessed. This misspelling is also on the trading cards, and in the Trading Card Game video game adaptation for Game Boy Color.
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* Ninetales is based on the legendary [[wikipedia:Kitsune|Kyuubi no Kitsune]] (<span style="font-weight: normal">九尾の狐 nine-tailed fox) </span>of Japanese folklore. When a Kitsune gains its ninth tail, its fur changes from the dark red of a fox to white or golden, hence the color change for the evolution.
  
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*In Pokémon Mystery Dungeons Blue and Red, the [[Gengar]] was originally a human that grabbed one of Ninetales' tails and was cursed into the form of a Gengar. Also the Gengar, before it turned into Gengar, had abandoned its [[Gardevoir]], but the Gardevoir had no grudge against him, and it loved its trainer enough to protect it from Ninetales' fury.
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* Ninetales are rarely ever male, like Vulpix.
  
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* If you put a female Ninetales in the daycare with a male Pokémon that knows [[Energy Ball]], the hatched [[Vulpix]] will know Energy ball, despite not being able to learn Energy Ball from TMs.
  
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===Origins===
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* Ninetales in the Game Boy Advance games didn't have the orange coloring on the tip of its tails.
  
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Ninetales appears to be based on a [[wikipedia:fox|fox]], more speficically the mystical kitsune creature of Japanese folklore. 
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** Ninetales' box sprite does not have the orange coloring on the tips of its tails.
  
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* In the Game Boy Advance games, shiny Ninetales' didn't have blue coloring on the tip of its tails, like its normal coloring.
  
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==Gallery==
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* Ninetales was mistakenly misspelled as "Ninetails" for the number of tails it possessed. This misspelling is also on the trading cards.
  
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<gallery>
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* In the Pokédex, it is said that those who grab one of Ninetales's tails, they get cursed for 1000 years.
  
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038Ninetales_OS_anime.png
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* In Pokémon Mystery Dungeons Blue and Red, the Gengar was originally a human that grabbed one of Ninetales' tails and was cursed into the form of a Gengar. Also the Gengar, before it turned into Gengar, had abandoned its Gardevoir, but the Gardevoir had no grudge against him, and it loved its trainer enough to protect it from Ninetales' fury.
  
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Revision as of 23:42, 5 January 2015

Ninetales (Japanese: キュウコン Kyuukon) is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Biology

Physiology

File:Ninetales.jpg

Dream World Ninetales

Ninetales is a fox-like Pokémon that possesses nine tails, hence its name. Resembling the nine-tailed kitsune fox of Japanese folklore, they are mainly covered in sleek, luxurious golden-white fur, while the tips of their nine tails are orange. On top of their head is a large tuft of hair, similar to its pre-evolved form though much more unruly and spiky. It has sinister red eyes which give it the ability to psychically control the minds of people and Pokémon. Its ears are pointed and distinctly fox-like, and it has slender legs with three-toed paws and no visible claws.

Additionally, there are no gender differences between male and female Ninetales. The shiny version of Ninetales has silver-gray fur instead of its usual light cream fur, and its tail is tipped in blue.

Special abilities

All Ninetales have the ability Flash Fire, which powers up its Fire-type moves if it is hit by a fire-type attack. It also keeps it from getting damaged by fire attacks. This does not apply to Dream World Ninetails, who instead possess the ability Drought, creating a permanent Sunny effect for the duration of the battle or until another weather-altering move or ability is used.

Evolution

Ninetales is the evolved form of Vulpix, who evolves into Ninetales by the use of a Fire Stone.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Red and Blue Evolve Vulpix (Blue only) None
Yellow Evolve Vulpix None
Gold and Silver Evolve Vulpix (Silver only) None
Crystal Trade None
Ruby and Sapphire Evolve Vulpix None
FireRed and LeafGreen Evolve Vulpix (LeafGreen only) None
Emerald Evolve Vulpix None
Diamond and Pearl Evolve Vulpix None
Platinum Evolve Vulpix None
HeartGold and SoulSilver Evolve Vulpix (SoulSilver only) None
Black and White Abundant Shrine Rare
X and Y Evolve Vulpix None
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Evolve Vulpix None

Side game locations

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Pokémon Pinball Ruby & Sapphire Evolve Vulpix
Pokémon Trozei! Endless Level 6, 11, Forever Level 55, Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team Evolve Vulpix
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Treeshroud Forest (10-20F)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Almia Castle
Pokémon Rumble Fiery Temple
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure Lava Zone
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Odd Temple


Pokédex entries

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Learnset

Leveling

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
— Imprison — —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
— Nasty Plot — —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
— Flamethrower 90 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
— Quick Attack 40 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
— Confuse Ray — 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
— Safeguard — —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
— Imprison — —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
— Nasty Plot — —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
— Quick Attack 40 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
— Confuse Ray — 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
— Safeguard — —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
— Nasty Plot — —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
— Ember 40 100% 25 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
— Quick Attack 40 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
— Confuse Ray — 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
— Safeguard — —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
— Ember 40 100% 25 Type Fire HOME Fire
— Quick Attack 40 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
— Confuse Ray — 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost
— Safeguard — —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal
— Fire Spin 15 70% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration II
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
— Ember 40 100% 25 Type Fire HOME Fire
— Tail Whip — —% — Type Normal HOME Normal
7 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal
25 Roar — —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
37 Fire Spin 15 70% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

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LevelingGeneration I
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs/HMs

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Sprites

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Appearances

Anime

Blaine Ninetales
Main article: Blaine's Ninetales

Ninetales first appeared in anime under the ownership of Blaine in Riddle Me This who fought Ash's Squirtle and defeated it.

Another appeared under the ownership of Zane.

Trivia

  • Ninetales is based on the legendary Pirate's Ninetalesme Boy Advance games, shiny Ninetales' didn't have blue coloring on the tip of its tails, like its normal coloring.
  • Ninetales is often misspelled as "Ninetails" for the number of tails it possessed. This misspelling is also on the trading cards, and in the Trading Card Game video game adaptation for Game Boy Color.
  • In Pokémon Mystery Dungeons Blue and Red, the Gengar was originally a human that grabbed one of Ninetales' tails and was cursed into the form of a Gengar. Also the Gengar, before it turned into Gengar, had abandoned its Gardevoir, but the Gardevoir had no grudge against him, and it loved its trainer enough to protect it from Ninetales' fury.

Origins

Ninetales appears to be based on a fox, more speficically the mystical kitsune creature of Japanese folklore. 

Gallery

See also

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