# Ninetales - Isle of Armor VGC 2020 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Ninetales in Isle of Armor VGC 2020. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Isle of Armor VGC 2020 (`isle`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | Isle of Armor VGC 2020 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/isle/Ninetales)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/isle/Ninetales
- **Format Overview**: [Isle of Armor VGC 2020 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/isle)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/isle](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/isle)

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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**: 86.337%
- **Dark Pulse**: 68.446%
- **Overheat**: 48.274%
- **Hypnosis**: 33.419%
- **Solar Beam**: 32.731%
- **Protect**: 25.265%
- **Fake Tears**: 19.868%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 13.703%
- **Encore**: 12.859%
- **Energy Ball**: 12.461%

## Common Abilities
- **Drought**: 99.972%
- **Flash Fire**: 0.028%

## Common Items
- **Wide Lens**: 27.770%
- **Choice Specs**: 26.572%
- **Focus Sash**: 8.609%
- **Eject Pack**: 6.476%
- **Charti Berry**: 4.911%
- **Blunder Policy**: 4.792%
- **Charcoal**: 3.638%
- **Assault Vest**: 3.309%
- **Wiki Berry**: 2.771%
- **Heat Rock**: 2.210%

## Common Teammates
- **Venusaur**: 66.561%
- **Cinderace**: 28.100%
- **Clefairy**: 27.937%
- **Talonflame**: 25.047%
- **Azumarill**: 24.440%
- **Charizard**: 21.618%

## FAQ for Ninetales in isle-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Ninetales?
Ninetales is frequently paired with Venusaur, Cinderace, Clefairy, Talonflame. 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 `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 68.937% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Ninetales?
Ninetales is most effectively run with the ability **Drought** (99.972%) and the item **Wide Lens** (27.770%).

### What is the most common role for Ninetales?
Based on common item usage (Wide Lens), Ninetales often functions as a **tactical** in the isle-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/isle/Ninetales) - Full interactive stats page
- [Isle of Armor VGC 2020 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/isle) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/isle) - 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).*