# Ninetales-Alola - VGC 18 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Ninetales-Alola in VGC 18 Global Link. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 Global Link (`vgc2018pgl`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018pgl |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Ninetales-Alola)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Ninetales-Alola
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl)

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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-Alola.

## Common Moves
- **Blizzard**: 77.918%
- **Aurora Veil**: 75.196%
- **Protect**: 66.469%
- **Encore**: 48.989%
- **Freeze-Dry**: 40.755%
- **Icy Wind**: 24.333%
- **Moonblast**: 16.938%
- **Disable**: 13.567%
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 7.094%
- **Sheer Cold**: 5.978%

## Common Abilities
- **Snow Warning**: 97.916%
- **Snow Cloak**: 2.084%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 63.859%
- **Light Clay**: 20.433%
- **Choice Scarf**: 7.656%
- **Weakness Policy**: 0.931%
- **Leftovers**: 0.878%
- **Life Orb**: 0.869%
- **Adrenaline Orb**: 0.866%
- **Other**: 4.508%

## Common Teammates
- **Gengar-Mega**: 22.153%
- **Gardevoir-Mega**: 11.971%
- **Xurkitree**: 11.758%
- **Kommo-o**: 11.232%
- **Charizard-Mega-X**: 10.418%
- **Sandslash-Alola**: 9.233%

## FAQ for Ninetales-Alola in vgc2018pgl-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Ninetales-Alola?
Ninetales-Alola is frequently paired with Gengar-Mega, Gardevoir-Mega, Xurkitree, Kommo-o. 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 40.330% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Ninetales-Alola?
Ninetales-Alola is most effectively run with the ability **Snow Warning** (97.916%) and the item **Focus Sash** (63.859%).

### 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 vgc2018pgl-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/vgc2018pgl/Ninetales-Alola) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018pgl) - 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).*