Pokémon Claude Red
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Ninetales (#038) is a Fire-type Fox Pokémon in Pokémon Red. Ninetales isn't found in the wild in Pokémon Red: evolve Vulpix with a Fire Stone. It evolves from Vulpix with a Fire Stone and doesn't evolve further. Its best stat is Special (100), and its base stat total of 424 ranks #29 of 151.
- National No.
- #038
- Type
- Fire
- Category
- Fox Pokémon
- Height
- 3′07″ (1.1 m)
- Weight
- 44.0 lb (20.0 kg)
- Catch rate
- 75 of 255
- Base EXP
- 178
- Growth rate
- Medium Fast
Ninetales is both clever and unforgiving; legend holds that pulling on one of its nine tails invites a curse lasting a thousand years.
Where to find Ninetales in Pokémon Red
Ninetales isn't found in the wild in Pokémon Red: evolve Vulpix with a Fire Stone.
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 73 | #46 of 151 | |
| Attack | 76 | #67 of 151 | |
| Defense | 75 | #54 of 151 | |
| Special | 100 | #19 of 151 | |
| Speed | 100 | #15 of 151 | |
| Total | 424 | #29 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Ninetales
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | — |
| 2× (weak to) | Water Ground Rock |
| ½× (resists) | Fire Grass Bug |
| ¼× (double resistance) | — |
| 0× (immune) | — |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Ember | Fire | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| Start | Tail Whip | Normal | — | 100% | 30 |
| Start | Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| Start | Roar | Normal | — | 100% | 20 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM08 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 100 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | 100 |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM33 | Reflect | Psychic | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | Fire | 120 |
| TM39 | Swift | Normal | 60 |
| TM40 | Skull Bash | Normal | 100 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Ninetales in Pokémon Red?
Ninetales isn't found in the wild in Pokémon Red: evolve Vulpix with a Fire Stone.
What type is Ninetales?
Ninetales is Fire type. It takes double damage from Water, Ground, and Rock.
Does Ninetales evolve?
Ninetales is the final form: it evolves from Vulpix with a Fire Stone.
What moves does Ninetales learn?
Ninetales starts with Ember, Tail Whip, Quick Attack, and Roar. It can learn 16 TMs and HMs.
What are Ninetales's base stats?
HP 73, Attack 76, Defense 75, Special 100, Speed 100, for a total of 424.