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==In the anime== | |||
===Main series=== | |||
[[File:Ninetales BW135.png|thumb|left|250px|Ninetales in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | |||
[[File:Goh Alolan Ninetales.png|thumb|250px|Alolan Ninetales in the anime]] | |||
====Major appearances==== | |||
In ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This]]'', [[Blaine]] used a Ninetales against {{Ash}} in their first [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}. It battled {{AP|Squirtle}} and won before being recalled when {{AP|Charizard}} was sent out. Vulpix reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]''. | |||
In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', [[Neesha]]'s Ninetales was one of the Pokémon that were captured and cloned by {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}. The Ninetales clone was seen again in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''. Neesha's Ninetales reappeared in ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]'', a remake of ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'', where it played the same role. | |||
In ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'', [[Zane]]'s Ninetales was used in a [[Pokémon Beauty Contest|Pokémon breeding competition]] and competed against [[Brock's Vulpix|Suzie's Vulpix]]. Ninetales was later among the contestants' Pokémon targeted by {{TRT}}. | |||
In ''[[EP232|Just Waiting On A Friend]]'', a very old Ninetales befriended {{an|Brock}}, who bore a resemblance to her long-lost master. This Ninetales created all sorts of illusions, including one of [[Lokoko|a woman]] through which she spoke. | |||
In ''[[BW135|Mystery on a Deserted Island!]]'', a Ninetales evolved from a Vulpix that belonged to a {{OBP|Pirate|BW135}}. Ninetales was seen guarding the treasure that {{Ash}}, {{ashfr}}, and [[Alexa]] were searching for on the {{OBP|Deserted Island|BW135}}. | |||
In ''[[SM060|Getting a Jump on the Competition!]]'', [[Cerah]] used an {{rf|Alolan}} Ninetales during the [[Pokémon Sled Jump Games]]. | |||
In ''[[JN071|Leaping Toward the Dream!]]'', [[Goh]] {{pkmn2|caught}} an Alolan Ninetales on [[Mt. Coronet]] in order to qualify for [[Project Mew]]'s [[Field Research|Trial Missions]]. The Ninetales was subsequently returned to its home on [[Mount Lanakila]] in ''[[JN080|Trial on a Golden Scale!]]''. | |||
====Minor appearances==== | |||
Ninetales debuted in the [[banned episodes|banned episode]] [[EP038]]. | |||
Ninetales made its English [[dub]] debut in ''[[EP040|The Battling Eevee Brothers]]'' as one of the Pokémon in the evolution party in [[Stone Town]]. | |||
A Ninetales appeared as an image in the Japanese version of ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]''. | |||
In ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', a Ninetales was at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]]. | |||
In ''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]'', [[Rudy]]'s Ninetales was seen at the [[Trovita Gym]]. | |||
In ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', a Ninetales sensed the disturbance caused by [[Lawrence III]]. | |||
In ''[[AG011|A Bite to Remember]]'', an injured Ninetales was under the care of {{OBP|Katrina|AG011}}. | |||
In ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Ninetales competed in the {{ci|Rustboro}} {{pkmn|Contest}}. | |||
Multiple Ninetales appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''. | |||
In ''[[AG122|Deceit and Assist]]'', a Coordinator's Ninetales competed in the [[Hoenn Grand Festival]]. | |||
In ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', a Ninetales was seen during the opening intro of the movie, while the other was under the ownership of a Trainer participating in the [[Rota]] tournament. | |||
A Coordinator's Ninetales appeared in ''[[AG167|What I Did for Love!]]''. | |||
A Coordinator's Ninetales appeared in ''[[AG181|Thinning the Hoard!]]''. | |||
In a flashback in ''[[DP020|Mutiny in the Bounty!]]'', a Ninetales was one of [[J]]'s captured Pokémon. | |||
A {{pkmn|Performer}}'s Ninetales appeared in a video in ''[[XY080|Performing with Fiery Charm!]]''. | |||
In ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', a Ninetales appeared in a fantasy, while [[Snowy]] walked up to another at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] and bonded with it. | |||
An Alolan Ninetales appeared in a fantasy in ''[[SM079|Showering the World with Love!]]''. | |||
In a flashback in ''[[SM115|The Dealer of Destruction!]]'', a Trainer's Alolan Ninetales was battling another Trainer's {{p|Machamp}} on [[Mount Lanakila]]. | |||
In ''[[JN098|Out of Their Elements!]]'', a Ninetales appeared as part of a Pokémon Circus. | |||
A Ninetales appeared in ''[[JN136|This Could be the Start of Something Big!]]''. | |||
====Pokédex entries==== | |||
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}} | |||
{{Animedexbody|EP058|Ninetales|Ash's Pokédex|Ninetales, the Fox Pokémon, is the evolved form of the {{t|Fire}} Pokémon {{p|Vulpix}}.}} | |||
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}} | |||
{{Animedexheader|Johto}} | |||
{{Animedexbody|EP169|Ninetales|Ash's Pokédex|Ninetales, the Fox Pokémon. The evolved form of Vulpix. It has nine tails and a shining golden fleece. Ninetales are said to live very long lives.}} | |||
{{Animedexbody|EP232|Ninetales|Ash's Pokédex|Ninetales, the Fox Pokémon. Ninetales is the evolved form of Vulpix. Each of its tails contains a different mystical power.}} | |||
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}} | |||
{{Animedexheader|Unova}} | |||
{{Animedexbody|BW135|Ninetales|Ash's Pokédex|Ninetales, the Fox Pokémon and the evolved form of Vulpix. With its nine tails and thick golden coat, Ninetales is said to live a thousand years.}} | |||
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}} | |||
{{Animedexheader|Alola}} | |||
{{Animedexbody|SM060|Ninetales|Rotom Pokédex|Ninetales, Alola Form. The Fox Pokémon. An {{t|Ice}} and {{t|Fairy}} type. This peaceful Pokémon is known to rescue people from treacherous mountain accidents.}} | |||
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Alola}} | |||
{{Animedexheader|Galar}} | |||
{{Animedexbody|JN071|Ninetales|Goh's Rotom Phone|Ninetales, [[Alolan form]]. The Fox Pokémon. An {{t|Ice}} and {{t|Fairy}} type. Ninetales has a tranquil personality. Because it lives on [[Mount Lanakila|a guardian-inhabited mountain closed off by snow]], some say this [[regional form]]'s appearance was influenced by those guardians.}} | |||
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}} | |||
===Pokémon Evolutions=== | |||
[[File:Green Ninetales Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|Ninetales in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]] | |||
A Ninetales appeared in ''[[PE08|The Discovery]]'', under the ownership of {{ga|Green}}. She used it to battle {{ga|Elaine}}'s {{p|Rapidash}} and won. | |||
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==In the manga== | |||
[[File:Blue Ninetales Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Ninetales in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | |||
[[File:Alolan Ninetales Adventures.png|thumb|left|150px|Alolan Ninetales in Pokémon Adventures]] | |||
===Pokémon Adventures=== | |||
===={{MangaArc|Red, Green & Blue}}==== | |||
In ''[[PS018|A Tale of Ninetales]]'', a Ninetales was {{pkmn2|caught}} by {{adv|Blue}}. | |||
===={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}==== | |||
{{ga|Blue}}'s Ninetales is used in his [[Gym]]. | |||
A Ninetales under the control of a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} attacked Gold and Silver in ''[[PS110|Piloswine Whine]]'', but was easily defeated. | |||
A Ninetales appeared in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]]. | |||
===={{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}==== | |||
[[Courtney]] has a Ninetales that evolved from a Vulpix prior to ''[[PS199|Adding It Up with Plusle & Minun II]]''. | |||
===={{MangaArc|Black 2 & White 2}}==== | |||
A Ninetales appeared in a flashback as one of the Pokémon trained by the [[International Police]] in ''[[PS528|Innocent Scientist]]''. | |||
===={{MangaArc|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}==== | |||
An {{rf|Alolan}} Ninetales debuted in ''[[PASM32|Shock!! Father in the Pendant!]]'', where it was seen on [[Mount Lanakila]]. | |||
===Pokémon Battle Frontier=== | |||
{{main|Enta's Ninetales}} | |||
{{OBP|Enta|CBF}}'s Vulpix evolved into a Ninetales in ''[[CBF6|Final Battle: Versus The Salon Maiden]]''. | |||
===Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All=== | |||
A Ninetales appeared in [[GDZ29]], where it evolved from a Vulpix. | |||
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team=== | |||
A Ninetales appeared in a fantasy in ''[[GRT3|Goodbye to a Peaceful Village!]]''. | |||
A Ninetales appeared in ''[[GRT5|Why I Became a Pokémon. The Answer Finally Revealed!!]]'' and ''[[GRT6|Tears and Emotions - It's the Final Chapter!]]''. | |||
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters=== | |||
[[Koga]] sent out his Ninetales to participate in the No. 1 Pokémon Contest in ''[[PM019|Aim to be the No. 1 Pokémon!]]''. | |||
===Pokémon Zensho=== | |||
Blaine's Ninetales was seen in [[PZ08]] when Satoshi entered the [[Cinnabar Gym]]. | |||
==In the TCG== | |||
{{main|Ninetales (TCG)}} | |||
==Other appearances== | |||
===[[Pokémon UNITE]]=== | |||
[[File:UNITE Alolan Ninetales.png|220px|thumb|Alolan Ninetales in Pokémon UNITE]] | |||
{{main|Alolan Ninetales (UNITE)}} | |||
Ninetales in its Alola form is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a ranged attacker that starts as Alolan Vulpix, which evolves into Alolan Ninetales at level 4. | |||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== |
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Ninetales (Japanese: キュウコン Kyukon) is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves from Vulpix when exposed to a Fire Stone.
In Alola, Ninetales has a dual-type Ice/Fairy regional form. It evolves from Alolan Vulpix when exposed to an Ice Stone. These Ninetales can also be found in Blueberry Academy's Terarium.
Biology
Ninetales is a quadrupedal canine Pokémon covered in thick, luxurious golden-white fur. It has a small mane of thicker fur around its neck and a long, fluffy crest atop its head. It has slender legs with three-toed paws and nine, long tails with pale orange tips. It has red eyes, pointed ears, and a triangular black nose.
While intelligent enough to easily understand human speech, Ninetales is a very vengeful Pokémon that has been known to curse those who mistreat it. The curse can last up to 1,000 years. As mentioned in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, once a Ninetales casts its curse, it cannot be removed even by Ninetales itself. It can live for 1,000 years due to the energy within its nine tails, each of which is said to have a different mystical power. Flames spewed from its mouth can hypnotize an opponent and its gleaming red eyes are said to give it the ability to control minds. The anime has shown that it can swim while Pokémon-Amie shows that Ninetales lick their paws to clean themselves. Being the result of an evolution via Evolution stone, Ninetales are rarely found in the wild, though they can be found in grasslands.
Forms
Ninetales has a regional form: Alolan Ninetales.
In the Alola region, Ninetales have a different appearance. Its coat is pale blue, and its fur is more flowing and wispier. The tips of its tails and crest, as well as the lower halves of its legs, are white. The crest on its head is longer and its nine tails are less distinct from each other. Additionally, it has larger eyes, which are blue, and small tufts of fur in front of its ears.
Alolan Ninetales lives on Alola's snow-capped Mount Lanakila, which is considered by some to be holy ground. As such, it is revered as a sacred messenger or deity. Alolan Ninetales has a gentle and calm temperament and is known to aid lost humans in distress, though this is primarily done to keep them out of its territory. It will punish any threat to its pack of Vulpix. Those who anger it will be frozen stiff in an instant. It can produce ice crystals from its fur, which it can use for both offense and defense. The ice crystals can act as a shield or form balls that can be fired like bullets with enough force to shatter rock.[1] They can also be found in the Polar Biome of Blueberry Academy's Terarium, where Alola's island life is simulated.
Evolution
Ninetales evolves from Vulpix.
Alolan Ninetales evolves from Alolan Vulpix.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ninetales cast a curse on a human that would turn it into a Pokémon, bringing on many natural disasters. The player is blamed for this and travels to the home of Ninetales at the top of Mt. Freeze to learn the truth. Ninetales appears again when Gengar wishes to make right what he did to Gardevoir. He gives Gengar the 9-Tail Crest and sends him and the player to Murky Cave.
- Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: Ninetales returns, asking the player to visit its hideout. Upon arrival, the player will connect with both Ninetales and Absol.
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Ninetales in the Kitakami Pokédex | Alolan Ninetales in the Blueberry Pokédex |
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BW | Powerful Tag Ninetales | Japanese | Japan | 50 | May 7 to 31, 2012 |
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Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear. In Pokémon Emerald, Ninetales can only be found in the Battle Frontier.
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Sword | Shield | Charcoal (5%)
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72 - 140 | 141 - 276 | |
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72 - 139 | 139 - 273 | |
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77 - 146 | 150 - 287 | |
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94 - 167 | 184 - 328 | |
100
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94 - 167 | 184 - 328 | |
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109
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102 - 177 | 200 - 348 | |
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In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
In Riddle Me This, Blaine used a Ninetales against Ash in their first Gym battle. It battled Squirtle and won before being recalled when Charizard was sent out. Vulpix reappeared in a flashback in Volcanic Panic.
In Mewtwo Strikes Back, Neesha's Ninetales was one of the Pokémon that were captured and cloned by Mewtwo. The Ninetales clone was seen again in Mewtwo Returns. Neesha's Ninetales reappeared in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, a remake of Mewtwo Strikes Back, where it played the same role.
In Beauty and the Breeder, Zane's Ninetales was used in a Pokémon breeding competition and competed against Suzie's Vulpix. Ninetales was later among the contestants' Pokémon targeted by Team Rocket.
In Just Waiting On A Friend, a very old Ninetales befriended Brock, who bore a resemblance to her long-lost master. This Ninetales created all sorts of illusions, including one of a woman through which she spoke.
In Mystery on a Deserted Island!, a Ninetales evolved from a Vulpix that belonged to a Pirate. Ninetales was seen guarding the treasure that Ash, his friends, and Alexa were searching for on the Deserted Island.
In Getting a Jump on the Competition!, Cerah used an Alolan Ninetales during the Pokémon Sled Jump Games.
In Leaping Toward the Dream!, Goh caught an Alolan Ninetales on Mt. Coronet in order to qualify for Project Mew's Trial Missions. The Ninetales was subsequently returned to its home on Mount Lanakila in Trial on a Golden Scale!.
Minor appearances
Ninetales debuted in the banned episode EP038.
Ninetales made its English dub debut in The Battling Eevee Brothers as one of the Pokémon in the evolution party in Stone Town.
A Ninetales appeared as an image in the Japanese version of The Ultimate Test.
In Pikachu's Vacation, a Ninetales was at the Pokémon Theme Park.
In Misty Meets Her Match, Rudy's Ninetales was seen at the Trovita Gym.
In The Power of One, a Ninetales sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.
In A Bite to Remember, an injured Ninetales was under the care of Katrina.
In All Things Bright and Beautifly!, a Coordinator's Ninetales competed in the Rustboro Contest.
Multiple Ninetales appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.
In Deceit and Assist, a Coordinator's Ninetales competed in the Hoenn Grand Festival.
In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, a Ninetales was seen during the opening intro of the movie, while the other was under the ownership of a Trainer participating in the Rota tournament.
A Coordinator's Ninetales appeared in What I Did for Love!.
A Coordinator's Ninetales appeared in Thinning the Hoard!.
In a flashback in Mutiny in the Bounty!, a Ninetales was one of J's captured Pokémon.
A Performer's Ninetales appeared in a video in Performing with Fiery Charm!.
In Alola, Kanto!, a Ninetales appeared in a fantasy, while Snowy walked up to another at Professor Oak's Laboratory and bonded with it.
An Alolan Ninetales appeared in a fantasy in Showering the World with Love!.
In a flashback in The Dealer of Destruction!, a Trainer's Alolan Ninetales was battling another Trainer's Machamp on Mount Lanakila.
In Out of Their Elements!, a Ninetales appeared as part of a Pokémon Circus.
A Ninetales appeared in This Could be the Start of Something Big!.
Pokédex entries
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Pokémon Evolutions
A Ninetales appeared in The Discovery, under the ownership of Green. She used it to battle Elaine's Rapidash and won.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Red, Green & Blue arc
In A Tale of Ninetales, a Ninetales was caught by Blue.
Gold, Silver & Crystal arc
Blue's Ninetales is used in his Gym.
A Ninetales under the control of a Team Rocket Grunt attacked Gold and Silver in Piloswine Whine, but was easily defeated.
A Ninetales appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
Ruby & Sapphire arc
Courtney has a Ninetales that evolved from a Vulpix prior to Adding It Up with Plusle & Minun II.
Black 2 & White 2 arc
A Ninetales appeared in a flashback as one of the Pokémon trained by the International Police in Innocent Scientist.
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon arc
An Alolan Ninetales debuted in Shock!! Father in the Pendant!, where it was seen on Mount Lanakila.
Pokémon Battle Frontier
- Main article: Enta's Ninetales
Enta's Vulpix evolved into a Ninetales in Final Battle: Versus The Salon Maiden.
Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All
A Ninetales appeared in GDZ29, where it evolved from a Vulpix.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team
A Ninetales appeared in a fantasy in Goodbye to a Peaceful Village!.
A Ninetales appeared in Why I Became a Pokémon. The Answer Finally Revealed!! and Tears and Emotions - It's the Final Chapter!.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
Koga sent out his Ninetales to participate in the No. 1 Pokémon Contest in Aim to be the No. 1 Pokémon!.
Pokémon Zensho
Blaine's Ninetales was seen in PZ08 when Satoshi entered the Cinnabar Gym.
In the TCG
- Main article: Ninetales (TCG)
Other appearances
Pokémon UNITE
- Main article: Alolan Ninetales (UNITE)
Ninetales in its Alola form is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a ranged attacker that starts as Alolan Vulpix, which evolves into Alolan Ninetales at level 4.
Trivia
- In English, the category "Fox Pokémon" is shared by Vulpix, Fennekin, Nickit, and their evolutions.
- In Japanese, the hiragana category "きつねポケモン" (Fox Pokémon) is shared by the evolutionary lines of Vulpix and Nickit, while the katakana version "キツネポケモン" (Fox Pokémon) is shared by Fennekin and its evolutions.
- No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Alolan Ninetales.
- Alolan Ninetales is the only Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Arceus which is unobtainable without using evolution.
- Ninetales's name is misspelled as Ninetails in the Pokémon Trading Card Game for the Game Boy Color and in some prerelease material.
- Ninetales's National Pokédex number and Kitakami Pokédex number are identical: 0038 for the former, and 38 for the latter.
- Alolan Ninetales was featured in the sixth episode of Beyond the Pokédex series.
Origin
Ninetales may be based on a red fox and the 狐 kitsune of Japanese legend, which are said to have many tails, extremely long lifespans, and supernatural powers such as the ability to breathe fire. After reaching an advanced age, kitsune take on spirit forms, which may explain why Ninetales can learn various Ghost-type and Psychic-type moves. Specifically, it may be based on the kyūbi no kitsune, whose fur turns white-gold after it has lived for 1,000 years and gains its ninth tail.
Alolan Ninetales may be based on an Arctic fox, which grows a white coat of fur in the winter to camouflage in the snow. Its mountain habitat and lore as a deity incarnation may be a reference to Poliʻahu, the Hawaiian goddess of snow who is said to reside on Mauna Kea. It could also be inspired by tulikettu, a mythical fox creature of Finnish lore whose radiant fur is said to be responsible for the creation of the northern lights. The Finnish word for aurora, revontulet, also literally translates to "fox fires" which could be intentional as Ninetales' original form is a Fire-type.
Name origin
Ninetales may be a combination of nine and tales, referring to fairy tales (alluding to it being based on a mythical creature) as well as being a homophone to tails. It may also reference the cat o' nine tails whip (due to its tendency to punish anyone who grabs its tails).
Kyukon may be a combination of 九 kyū (nine) or 九尾狐 kyūbiko (nine-tailed fox) and こん kon (onomatopoetic sound of a fox's cry). It may also involve 旧恨 kyūkon (old grudge) and 焜炉 konro (gas stove).
In other languages
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