# Ninetales-Alola - VGC 17 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Ninetales-Alola in VGC 17. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 17 (`vgc2017`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2017 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Ninetales-Alola)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Ninetales-Alola
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2017](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017)

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## Common Moves
- **Blizzard**: 92.963%
- **Aurora Veil**: 92.364%
- **Protect**: 80.227%
- **Freeze-Dry**: 59.864%
- **Icy Wind**: 25.582%
- **Roar**: 13.870%
- **Encore**: 13.831%
- **Disable**: 6.518%
- **Other**: 14.781%

## Common Abilities
- **Snow Warning**: 99.159%
- **Snow Cloak**: 0.841%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 69.225%
- **Light Clay**: 24.187%
- **Choice Scarf**: 5.288%
- **Other**: 1.300%

## Common Teammates
- **Arcanine**: 89.611%
- **Garchomp**: 67.213%
- **Celesteela**: 60.342%
- **Tapu Koko**: 58.340%
- **Snorlax**: 43.462%
- **Muk-Alola**: 29.792%

## FAQ for Ninetales-Alola in vgc2017-1760

### What are the top moves for Ninetales-Alola?
The most common moves for Ninetales-Alola are Blizzard, Aurora Veil, Protect, Freeze-Dry. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Ninetales-Alola?
Ninetales-Alola is frequently paired with Arcanine, Garchomp, Celesteela, Tapu Koko. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Ninetales-Alola?
The top build for Ninetales-Alola features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 57.760% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Ninetales-Alola?
Ninetales-Alola is most effectively run with the ability **Snow Warning** (99.159%) and the item **Focus Sash** (69.225%).

### What is the most common role for Ninetales-Alola?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Ninetales-Alola often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the vgc2017-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Ninetales-Alola?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 73 |
| Attack | 67 |
| Defense | 75 |
| Sp. Atk | 81 |
| Sp. Def | 100 |
| Speed | 109 |
| **BST** | **505** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Ninetales-Alola on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Ninetales-Alola) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2017) - Build teams with Ninetales-Alola
- [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).*