NATIONAL POKÉDEX / #0038

Ninetales

Fire

Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1000-year curse.

Category: Fox Pokémon
Height: 1.1 m
Weight: 19.9 kg
Generation: I

Abilities

Flash Fire

Protects against Fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.

Drought Hidden ability

Summons strong sunlight that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.

Fox Pokémon

EVOLUTION

Evolution family

Select a Pokémon to view its published entry.

Vulpix
- Ninetales

AT A GLANCE

Base stats

Main-series games

A species’ starting strengths. Your Pokémon’s actual stats also depend on its level, nature and training.

HPHow much damage it can take.

AttackStrength of physical moves.

DefenseResistance to physical moves.

Special AttackStrength of special moves.

Special DefenseResistance to special moves.

100

SpeedUsually helps determine who moves first.

100

Base stat total 505

Bars use the same 0–255 scale. Values shown are the current base stats in our source.

Type defenses

Damage received based on both types. Abilities, items and battle effects are not included. Modern main-series type chart.

Weak to

Water

×2

Ground

×2

Rock

×2

Resists

Fire

×0.5

Grass

×0.5

Ice

×0.5

Bug

×0.5

Steel

×0.5

Fairy

×0.5

Immune to

None by typing.

Moves learned

Choose a game and learning method. Power and accuracy describe the move; power is not the final damage dealt. Move details use current source values and may differ in older games.

GameLearned byFind a move

HeadbuttPhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine

TacklePhysical · NormalPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 35. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 1

Body SlamPhysical · NormalPower 85Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Xd · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine
Champions · Train

Take DownPhysical · NormalPower 90Accuracy 85%Details +

User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

Double-EdgePhysical · NormalPower 120Accuracy 100%Details +

User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Xd · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine
Champions · Train

Tail WhipStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Level Up · Level 1
Yellow · Level Up · Level 1
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 1
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
Red Green Japan · Level Up · Level 1
Blue Japan · Level Up · Level 1

RoarStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Immediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Level Up · Level 1
Yellow · Level Up · Level 1
Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Egg
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Red Green Japan · Level Up · Level 1
Blue Japan · Level Up · Level 1
Champions · Train

DisableStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Disables the target’s last used move for 1-8 turns.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Champions · Train

EmberSpecial · FirePower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to burn the target.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Level Up · Level 1
Yellow · Level Up · Level 1
Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 1
Crystal · Level Up · Level 1
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
Black White · Level Up · Level 1
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
Xd · Level Up · Level 1
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 1
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Legends Arceus · Level Up · Level 1
Red Green Japan · Level Up · Level 1
Blue Japan · Level Up · Level 1

FlamethrowerSpecial · FirePower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to burn the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Crystal · Tutor
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Level Up · Level 1
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Legends Arceus · Level Up · Level 37
Legends Arceus · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Hyper BeamSpecial · NormalPower 150Accuracy 90%Details +

User foregoes its next turn to recharge.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Legends Arceus · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine
Champions · Train

Solar BeamSpecial · GrassPower 120Accuracy 100%Details +

Requires a turn to charge before attacking.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Fire SpinSpecial · FirePower 35Accuracy 85%Details +

Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 43
Crystal · Level Up · Level 43
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 45
Emerald · Level Up · Level 45
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 45
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 45
Xd · Level Up · Level 45
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

DigPhysical · GroundPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine
Champions · Train

ToxicStatus · PoisonPower —Accuracy 90%Details +

Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

HypnosisStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy 60%Details +

Puts the target to sleep.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 1
Scarlet Violet · Egg
Champions · Train

AgilityStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Speed by two stages.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Quick AttackPhysical · NormalPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Level Up · Level 1
Yellow · Level Up · Level 1
Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 1
Crystal · Level Up · Level 1
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
Black White · Level Up · Level 1
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
Xd · Level Up · Level 1
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
X Y · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 1
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Legends Arceus · Level Up · Level 5
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
Red Green Japan · Level Up · Level 1
Blue Japan · Level Up · Level 1
Champions · Train

RagePhysical · NormalPower 20Accuracy 100%Details +

If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

Night ShadeSpecial · GhostPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

MimicStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Copies the target’s last used move.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Xd · Tutor
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

Double TeamStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

Confuse RayStatus · GhostPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Confuses the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 1
Crystal · Level Up · Level 1
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
Black White · Level Up · Level 1
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
Xd · Level Up · Level 1
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
X Y · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

ReflectStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Reduces damage from physical attacks by half.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

BidePhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

User waits for two turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

Fire BlastSpecial · FirePower 110Accuracy 85%Details +

Has a chance to burn the target.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Legends Arceus · Level Up · Level 47
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine
Champions · Train

SwiftSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy —Details +

Never misses.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine
Legends Arceus · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

Skull BashPhysical · NormalPower 130Accuracy 100%Details +

Raises the user’s Defense by one stage. User charges for one turn before attacking.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

Dream EaterSpecial · PsychicPower 100Accuracy 100%Details +

Only works on sleeping Pokémon. Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

RestStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Legends Arceus · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine
Champions · Train

SubstituteStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Xd · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine
Champions · Train

Flame WheelPhysical · FirePower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to burn the target. Lets frozen Pokémon thaw themselves.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Legends Arceus · Level Up · Level 15

SnoreSpecial · NormalPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine
Champions · Train

CurseStatus · GhostPower —Accuracy —Details +

Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine

FlailPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Egg
Champions · Train

SpiteStatus · GhostPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

ProtectStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

EndureStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

CharmStatus · FairyPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Attack by two stages.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

SwaggerStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 85%Details +

Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Xd · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

AttractStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Champions · Train

Sleep TalkStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

ReturnPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

FrustrationPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

SafeguardStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Protects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 1
Crystal · Level Up · Level 1
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Level Up · Level 1
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Level Up · Level 1
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Level Up · Level 1
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Champions · Train

Pain SplitStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Sets the user’s and targets’s HP to the average of their current HP.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Baton PassStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Allows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.

PP: 40. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

EncoreStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Forces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Iron TailPhysical · SteelPower 100Accuracy 75%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Legends Arceus · Tutor
Champions · Train

Hidden PowerSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Sunny DayStatus · FirePower —Accuracy —Details +

Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Psych UpStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Discards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Shadow BallSpecial · GhostPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Legends Arceus · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Heat WaveSpecial · FirePower 95Accuracy 90%Details +

Has a chance to burn the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Will-O-WispStatus · FirePower —Accuracy 85%Details +

Burns the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

MementoStatus · DarkPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Attack and Special Attack by two stages. User faints.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Egg
Champions · Train

FacadePhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Helping HandStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Ally’s next move inflicts half more damage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Role PlayStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Copies the target’s ability.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

ImprisonStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

GrudgeStatus · GhostPower —Accuracy —Details +

If the user faints this turn, the PP of the move that fainted it drops to 0.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1

Secret PowerPhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine

Weather BallSpecial · NormalPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

If there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Fake TearsStatus · DarkPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

OverheatSpecial · FirePower 130Accuracy 90%Details +

Lowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

ExtrasensorySpecial · PsychicPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Legends Arceus · Level Up · Level 29
Champions · Train

HowlStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Attack by one stage.

PP: 40. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Egg
Champions · Train

CovetPhysical · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Takes the target’s item.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

Calm MindStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Legends Arceus · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Healing WishStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

User faints. Its replacement has its HP fully restored and any major status effect removed.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Egg
Champions · Train

Natural GiftPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power and type depend on the held berry.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine

PaybackPhysical · DarkPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Champions · Train

Power SwapStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

User swaps Attack and Special Attack changes with the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Champions · Train

Flare BlitzPhysical · FirePower 120Accuracy 100%Details +

User takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a chance to burn the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Dark PulseSpecial · DarkPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Legends Arceus · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Energy BallSpecial · GrassPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Legends Arceus · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Giga ImpactPhysical · NormalPower 150Accuracy 90%Details +

User foregoes its next turn to recharge.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Legends Arceus · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Nasty PlotStatus · DarkPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
Black White · Level Up · Level 1
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
X Y · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 1
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Legends Arceus · Level Up · Level 9
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Zen HeadbuttPhysical · PsychicPower 80Accuracy 90%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine
Legends Arceus · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

CaptivateStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages if it’s the opposite gender.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine

Ominous WindSpecial · GhostPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Legends Arceus · Tutor

PsyshockSpecial · PsychicPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Flame ChargePhysical · FirePower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage. Raises the user’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Egg
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Foul PlayPhysical · DarkPower 95Accuracy 100%Details +

Calculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

RoundSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Champions · Train

Stored PowerSpecial · PsychicPower 20Accuracy 100%Details +

Power is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

HexSpecial · GhostPower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if the target has a major status ailment.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Legends Arceus · Level Up · Level 21
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

IncinerateSpecial · FirePower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Destroys the target’s held berry.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1

InfernoSpecial · FirePower 100Accuracy 50%Details +

Has a chance to burn the target.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Champions · Train

Tail SlapPhysical · NormalPower 25Accuracy 85%Details +

Hits 2-5 times in one turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Champions · Train

SnarlSpecial · DarkPower 55Accuracy 95%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

ConfideStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Mystical FireSpecial · FirePower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Legends Arceus · Tutor
Champions · Train

Baby-Doll EyesStatus · FairyPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Attack by one stage.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Legends Arceus · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Egg
Champions · Train

Laser FocusStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Guarantees a critical hit with the user’s next move.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

Burning JealousySpecial · FirePower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Burns the target if it had a state stage raise this turn.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Scorching SandsSpecial · GroundPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to burn the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Tera BlastSpecial · NormalPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Pokédex entries by game

Descriptions recorded in these games. This list does not establish where the Pokémon can be caught or transferred.

Red · Blue

Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1000-year curse.

Yellow

According to an enduring legend, 9 noble saints were united and reincarnated as this POKéMON.

Gold · Heartgold

Some legends claim that each of its nine tails has its own unique type of special mystical power.

Silver · Soulsilver

Its nine beautiful tails are filled with a wondrous energy that could keep it alive for 1,000 years.

Crystal

It is said to live a thousand years, and each of its tails is loaded with supernatural powers.

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.

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.

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.

Firered · X

It has nine long tails and fur that gleams gold. It is said to live for 1,000 years.

Leafgreen · Y · Shield

Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1,000-year curse.

Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White

Its nine tails are said to be imbued with a mystic power. It can live for a thousand years.

Black 2 · White 2

Each of its nine tails is imbued with supernatural power, and it can live for a thousand years.

Omega 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.

Alpha 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.