Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Ninetales is a fire-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Special Defense — at 505 BST it is a strong total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 100) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Flash Fire ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Ninetales. Build around what Ninetales actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Ninetales is a Fire-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Ninetales is a Fire-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Water, Ground, Rock. It resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy.
- Water2× damage
- Ground2× damage
- Rock2× damage
- Fire0.5× damage
- Grass0.5× damage
- Ice0.5× damage
- Bug0.5× damage
- Steel0.5× damage
- Fairy0.5× damage
Ninetales has no type immunities.
To counter Ninetales in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Water or Ground or Rock moves and can withstand its Fire STAB attacks.
Want the full picture? See Ninetales's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
