# Ninetales - Gen 5 OverUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Ninetales in Gen 5 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 5 OverUsed (`bw`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | bw |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw/Ninetales)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw/Ninetales
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/bw](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw)

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## Common Moves
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 91.225%
- **Flamethrower**: 87.960%
- **Sunny Day**: 60.497%
- **Pain Split**: 46.596%
- **Protect**: 35.316%
- **Rest**: 19.901%
- **Solar Beam**: 14.135%
- **Roar**: 12.608%
- **Fire Spin**: 8.333%
- **Overheat**: 6.346%

## Common Abilities
- **Drought**: 98.293%
- **Flash Fire**: 1.707%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 74.670%
- **Chesto Berry**: 18.907%
- **Air Balloon**: 5.508%
- **Other**: 0.915%

## Common Teammates
- **Chansey**: 61.280%
- **Cresselia**: 57.465%
- **Excadrill**: 49.965%
- **Victini**: 43.767%
- **Xatu**: 29.298%
- **Conkeldurr**: 27.644%

## FAQ for Ninetales in bw-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Ninetales?
Ninetales is frequently paired with Chansey, Cresselia, Excadrill, Victini. 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 **Bold** nature with an EV spread of `248/0/252/0/8/0`. This configuration accounts for 24.382% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Ninetales?
Ninetales is most effectively run with the ability **Drought** (98.293%) and the item **Leftovers** (74.670%).

### What is the most common role for Ninetales?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Ninetales often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the bw-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/bw/Ninetales) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/bw) - Build teams with Ninetales
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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