# Ninetales - VGC 2026 Regulation Set F Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Ninetales in VGC 2026 Regulation Set F. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2026 Regulation Set F (`gen9vgc2026regf`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2026regf |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf/Ninetales)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf/Ninetales
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2026 Regulation Set F Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf)

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## Common Moves
- **Overheat**: 50.824%
- **Protect**: 50.269%
- **Flamethrower**: 49.938%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 48.384%
- **Heat Wave**: 32.083%
- **Nasty Plot**: 29.203%
- **Snarl**: 28.913%
- **Helping Hand**: 24.185%
- **Disable**: 19.464%
- **Solar Beam**: 18.960%

## Common Abilities
- **Drought**: 100.000%
- **Flash Fire**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 29.223%
- **Eject Pack**: 28.864%
- **Choice Specs**: 18.400%
- **Eject Button**: 17.786%
- **Charcoal**: 2.388%
- **Other**: 3.339%

## Common Teammates
- **Flutter Mane**: 70.299%
- **Whimsicott**: 67.066%
- **Incineroar**: 43.264%
- **Walking Wake**: 42.822%
- **Rillaboom**: 29.730%
- **Raging Bolt**: 29.507%

## FAQ for Ninetales in gen9vgc2026regf-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Ninetales?
Ninetales is frequently paired with Flutter Mane, Whimsicott, Incineroar, Walking Wake. 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 **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 29.203% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Ninetales?
Ninetales is most effectively run with the ability **Drought** (100.000%) and the item **Focus Sash** (29.223%).

### What is the most common role for Ninetales?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Ninetales often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the gen9vgc2026regf-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/gen9vgc2026regf/Ninetales) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2026 Regulation Set F Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2026regf) - Build teams with Ninetales
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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