# Ninetales - BDSP Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Ninetales in BDSP. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | BDSP (`bdsp`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl |
| **Category** | Online Battle on Nintendo Switch |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdsp/Ninetales)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bdsp/Ninetales
- **Format Overview**: [BDSP Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdsp)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/bdsp](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bdsp)

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## Common Moves
- **Flamethrower**: 65.160%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 65.106%
- **Sunny Day**: 53.755%
- **Energy Ball**: 51.298%
- **Solar Beam**: 42.860%
- **Nasty Plot**: 33.701%
- **Fire Blast**: 27.656%
- **Dark Pulse**: 10.517%
- **Memento**: 5.585%
- **Howl**: 5.542%

## Common Abilities
- **Drought**: 99.329%
- **Flash Fire**: 0.671%

## Common Items
- **Heat Rock**: 79.999%
- **Choice Scarf**: 5.627%
- **Power Herb**: 5.541%
- **Leftovers**: 3.009%
- **Focus Sash**: 2.452%
- **Other**: 3.371%

## Common Teammates
- **Victreebel**: 59.735%
- **Heatran**: 51.013%
- **Dragonite**: 50.679%
- **Alakazam**: 41.137%
- **Donphan**: 40.088%
- **Infernape**: 19.318%

## FAQ for Ninetales in bdsp-1760

### What are the top moves for Ninetales?
The most common moves for Ninetales are Flamethrower, Will-O-Wisp, Sunny Day, Energy Ball. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Ninetales?
Ninetales is frequently paired with Victreebel, Heatran, Dragonite, Alakazam. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Ninetales?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Ninetales?
The top build for Ninetales features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 38.515% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Ninetales?
Ninetales is most effectively run with the ability **Drought** (99.329%) and the item **Heat Rock** (79.999%).

### What is the most common role for Ninetales?
Based on common item usage (Heat Rock), Ninetales often functions as a **tactical** in the bdsp-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Ninetales?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 73 |
| Attack | 76 |
| Defense | 75 |
| Sp. Atk | 81 |
| Sp. Def | 100 |
| Speed | 100 |
| **BST** | **505** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Ninetales on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdsp/Ninetales) - Full interactive stats page
- [BDSP Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdsp) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/bdsp) - Build teams with Ninetales
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*