# Ninetales - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet

> Find the best Ninetales builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Ninetales Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet (`gen9doublesou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9doublesou |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9doublesou/Ninetales)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9doublesou/Ninetales
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9doublesou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9doublesou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9doublesou)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Ninetales.

## Common Moves
- **Heat Wave**: 68.484%
- **Encore**: 38.934%
- **Scorching Sands**: 35.344%
- **Overheat**: 34.505%
- **Healing Wish**: 29.162%
- **Solar Beam**: 27.294%
- **Weather Ball**: 27.178%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 26.005%
- **Protect**: 24.510%
- **Disable**: 16.544%

## Common Abilities
- **Drought**: 99.870%
- **Flash Fire**: 0.130%

## Common Items
- **Heat Rock**: 30.096%
- **Focus Sash**: 20.450%
- **Choice Specs**: 18.250%
- **Wide Lens**: 9.754%
- **Eject Pack**: 5.981%
- **Life Orb**: 4.845%
- **Choice Scarf**: 2.789%
- **Charcoal**: 1.596%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 1.070%
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 0.996%

## Common Teammates
- **Walking Wake**: 59.393%
- **Raging Bolt**: 38.054%
- **Rillaboom**: 29.759%
- **Gouging Fire**: 28.311%
- **Ogerpon-Hearthflame**: 25.979%
- **Torkoal**: 21.016%

## FAQ for Ninetales in gen9doublesou-1825

### What are the top moves for Ninetales?
The most common moves for Ninetales are Heat Wave, Encore, Scorching Sands, Overheat. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Ninetales?
Ninetales is frequently paired with Walking Wake, Raging Bolt, Rillaboom, Gouging Fire. 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 39.209% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Ninetales?
Ninetales is most effectively run with the ability **Drought** (99.870%) and the item **Heat Rock** (30.096%).

### What is the most common role for Ninetales?
Based on common item usage (Heat Rock), Ninetales often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9doublesou-1825 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/gen9doublesou/Ninetales) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9doublesou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9doublesou) - Build teams with Ninetales
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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