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The best guide on how to play Alolan Ninetales in Pokemon UNITE for Nintendo Switch and Mobile. Check here for the best builds, Held and Battle items, movesets, as well as the latest nerfs, buffs, counters, matchups, and more!

Alolan Ninetales Latest Nerfs & Buffs (12/5)

Version 1.13.1.2 Patch Notes (December 5 Update)

Alolan Ninetales Move Changes (December 5)
Aurora Veil Image
Aurora Veil
• HP regeneration from enhanced attacks used within range of the move increased by 100%.
• Damage reduced from 30% to 35%.
Aurora Veil Image
Aurora Veil
+
• HP regeneration from enhanced attacks used within range of the move increased by 100%.
• Damage reduced by 35% → 40%.

Stat Updates

1.2.1.12 Sp. Atk. Bug Fixed
1.2.1.11 Sp. Attack increased.

Snow Warning

1.2.1.3 Bug Fixes.
1.1.1.6 Fixed a bug where the effect would activate on invisible opponent Pokemon in the grass.
1.1.1.4 Bug Fixes

Aurora Veil

1.1.1.6 Fixed a bug where the activation frequency of "Snow Warning" was increasing while within the range.
1.4.1.7 Changed move description.
1.4.1.10 Attack speed buff weakened. Bug fixes.
1.5.1.2 Healing effect of Boosted Attack is reduced. Increased movement speed effect reduced.
1.13.1.2 HP regeneration increased by 100%. Damage reduced by 30% → 35%. +: HP regeneration from enhanced attacks used within range of the Move increased by 100%. Damage reduced by 35% → 40%.

Blizzard

1.2.1.3 Now generates a blizzard after hitting a wall that deals 1135 total damage (lv.6)
1.2.1.11 Cooldown reduced from 11s to 7s. Damage is increased: • Initial Damage: 1857 to 2293 (+23%) • After Hitting a Wall: 4177 → 4585 (+10%)
1.5.1.2 Increased the duration of the effect on opposing Pokemon. Area of effect increased.
1.9.2.8 Cooldown is reduced from 9s to 7s. Movement speed decrease effect increased from 20% to 35%.
1.12.1.2 Cooldown increased from 7 to 8 seconds. (+1s)

Snow Globe

1.2.1.3 Fixed a bug that prevents it from dealing bonus damage to frozen targets.
1.9.2.8 Unite Move charge rate has increased by 20%.

Avalanche

1.12.1.2 Cooldown increased from 7 to 8 seconds. (+1s)

Alolan Ninetales Basic Info

Alolan Ninetales
Alolan Ninetales.jpg
Tier Rating: S Rank Icon

Role: Attacker
Attack Type: Ranged
Damage Type: Special
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cost:
"Alolan Ninetales uses moves that freeze its opponents in ice, making them unable to move or attack."

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Alolan Ninetales Best Lanes

Top Icon.pngTop Jungle Icon.pngJungle Bot Icon.pngBottom
5 Stars.png
3 Stars.png
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Tips & Strategies for Every Lane

Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths Weaknesses
✔︎ Has strong disabling tools with freeze status effect.
✔︎ Moveset has strong support capabilities.
✔︎ Strong early to mid game.
✖︎ Very fragile.
✖︎ Lack of mobility moves makes it susceptible to getting burst down.

Best Builds for Alolan Ninetales

Alolan Ninetales Builds
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The Best Build for Alolan Ninetales is the one with the gold crown!

Freeze-Burst Build

Freeze-Burst Build
Pokemon UNITE - Best Build Icon
Moveset Held Items
Battle Item
Item Effects
(at Level 30)
Recommended Lane
Sp. Atk: +108
HP: +210
Pokemon UNITE - Top Lane Recommendation Yes Top Lane
Pokemon UNITE - Bot Lane Recommendation Yes Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination Target Emblem Stats
Positive Stats:
Sp. Atk
Free Negative Stats:
Attack
Defense
Sp. Def
Critical-Hit Rate
Note:
The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.

Freeze-Burst Build Explanation

Build Explanation
This is a high-burst build centered on freezing enemies using Avalanche and Blizzard. Due to the build's lack of defensive items, it's best if Alolan Ninetales stays behind its allies while constantly using its moves.
· Wise Glasses provides a large Sp. Atk. boost thanks to its percentage bonus.
· Choice Specs adds more Sp. Atk. and increases Alolan Ninetales' minimum move damage.
· Slick Spoon further increases the Pokemon's Sp. Atk. and gives it Sp. Def. penetration, improving its damage output. It also gives a nice amount of HP for some durability.
· However, Energy Amplifier can be a replacement for Wise Glasses, giving Alolan Ninetales a large damage boost whenever it uses Snow Globe.
· Eject Button helps Alolan Ninetales keep its distance from enemies or chase them.
· The build's Boost Emblem loadout should consist of 6 Green Emblems for maximum move damage and 6 Black Emblems for cooldown reduction.
· This can be achieved by equipping at least 3 Emblems that are both green and black.
· Equip Emblems that improve Sp. Atk to maximize Alolan Ninetales' damage output.
· Attack, Critical-Hit Rate, Sp. Def, and Def can be freely traded for the other stats.

Freeze-Burst Build Damage Test

Items
(@Lvl 30)
Blizzard
(@ Lvl 15)
Avalanche
(@ Lvl 15)
Wise Glasses
+
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
+
Slick Spoon
3753 1194

Since the build is centered on Blizzard and Avalanche, equipping items that will maximize their damage is the ideal item combination.

Out of all the item combination, Wise Glasses, Choice Specs, and Slick Spoon will be the best for the build. The item combination provides a constant damage boost throughout a match without the need to do extra tasks like stacking and using a Unite Move to maximize damage.

As for alternatives, replacing Wise Glasses with Energy Amplifier would be the ideal choice. The item combination had the best results overall. However, it does require Alolan Ninetales to use Snow Globe first to gain the maximum damage boost.


These damage tests are conducted in Practice Mode with Goodra as the Training Partner. The Pokemon is set to level 15 and has no items equipped. The results are taken by substracting the Pokemon's max HP and its HP after taking damage.

Items
(@Lvl 30)
Blizzard
(@ Lvl 15)
Avalanche
(@ Lvl 15)
Wise Glasses
+
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
+
Slick Spoon
3753 1194
Wise Glasses
+
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
3672 1144
Wise Glasses
+
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes Effect)
3872 1289
Wise Glasses
+
Slick Spoon
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
3577 912
Wise Glasses
+
Slick Spoon
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes Effect)
3860 1034
Wise Glasses
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes Effect)
3638 986
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
+
Slick Spoon
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
3757 1197
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
+
Slick Spoon
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes Effect)
4025 1254
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes Effect)
3839 1292
Slick Spoon
(Includes Effect)
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes Effect)
3831 1038

The tests above does not use any Emblems yet so it will scale higher if equipped.

Boosted Attack Build

Boosted Attack Build
Moveset Held Items
Battle Item
Item Effects
(at Level 30)
Recommended Lane
Attack: +27
Sp. Atk: +30
Attack Speed: +16.50%
HP: +210
Pokemon UNITE - Top Lane Recommendation Yes Top Lane
Pokemon UNITE - Bot Lane Recommendation Yes Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination Target Emblem Stats
Positive Stats:
HP
Sp. Atk
Free Negative Stats:
Attack
Defense
Sp. Def
Note:
The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.

Boosted Attack Build Explanation

Build Explanation
This build utilizes the effects of Aurora Veil and the stun from Dazzling Gleam to turn Alolan Ninetales into a ranged, attack-damage fighter. It relies on having a fast attack speed to throw as many Boosted Attacks as possible during Aurora Veil and keep freezing targets.
· Muscle Band gives Alolan Ninetales' attacks bonus damage based on a percentage of the target's missing HP and increases the Pokemon's attack speed, which works well during Aurora Veil.
· Rapid-Fire Scarf further improves Alolan Ninetale's attacks by granting a massive attack speed boost.
· Slick Spoon improves Alolan Ninetales' damage via increased Sp. Atk. stat and the ability to ignore a portion of its target's Sp. Def. It also gives a decent amount of HP for durability.
· However, Focus Band can be a great replacement for Slick Spoon, trading damage for better durability and survivability. It also works great with Aurora Veil's damage reduction effect
· X Attack is another source of damage and attack speed for Alolan Ninetales, making its attacks even deadlier.
· The build's Boost Emblem loadout should consist of 6 Green Emblems for maximum move damage and 4 White Emblems for additional HP.
· Equip Emblems that improve Sp. Atk or HP to give Alolan Ninetales more damage or durability.
· Attack, Critical-Hit Rate, Sp. Def, and Def can be freely traded for the other stats.

Boosted Attack Build Damage Test

Items
(@Lvl 30)
Boosted Attack
(@ Lvl 15)
Muscle Band
+
Rapid-Fire Scarf
+
Slick Spoon
756

Since the build focuses on Alolan Ninetales' Boosted Attacks, equipping items that will maximize their damage output is the ideal item combination.

Out of all the item combinations, Muslce Band, Rapid-Fire Scarf, and Slick Spoon will produce the best outcome for the build. Although the item combination did not generate the highest damage, its result is decent enough to still deal significant damage. Moreover, the massive attack speed bonus from Rapid-Fire Scarf will be more benefitial for the build in the long run.

As for alternatives, replacing Sick Spoon with Focus Band would be the ideal option. The item combination sacrifices damage for durability, allowing Alolan Ninetales to trade blows more efficiently. Focus Band also goes well with Aurora Veil's damage reduction effect.


These damage tests are conducted in Practice Mode with Goodra as the Training Partner. The Pokemon is set to level 15 and has no items equipped. The results are taken by substracting the Pokemon's max HP and its HP after taking damage.

Items
(@Lvl 30)
Boosted Attack
(@ Lvl 15)
Muscle Band
+
Rapid-Fire Scarf
+
Wise Glasses
726
Muscle Band
+
Rapid-Fire Scarf
+
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
704
Muscle Band
+
Rapid-Fire Scarf
+
Slick Spoon
756
Muscle Band
+
Rapid-Fire Scarf
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
729
Muscle Band
+
Wise Glasses
+
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
738
Muscle Band
+
Wise Glasses
+
Slick Spoon
795
Muscle Band
+
Wise Glasses
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
764
Muscle Band
+
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
+
Slick Spoon
770
Muscle Band
+
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
740
Muscle Band
+
Slick Spoon
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
797
Rapid-Fire Scarf
+
Wise Glasses
+
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
601
Rapid-Fire Scarf
+
Wise Glasses
+
Slick Spoon
658
Rapid-Fire Scarf
+
Wise Glasses
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
627
Rapid-Fire Scarf
+
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
+
Slick Spoon
633
Rapid-Fire Scarf
+
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
603
Rapid-Fire Scarf
+
Slick Spoon
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
660

The tests above does not use any Emblems yet so it will scale higher if equipped.

Alolan Ninetales Best Items & Moveset

Best Held Items

Item Explanation
Exp. Share.pngExp. Share Exp. Share works great when playing Alolan Ninetales as a support, giving it extra mobility via increased movement speed on top of Aurora Veil.
Buddy Barrier.pngBuddy Barrier Buddy Barrier improves Alolan Ninetales' durability through increased HP. It also works well with its Unite Move, giving some protection during fights.
Energy Amplifier.pngEnergy Amplifier Energy Amplifier gives Alolan Ninetales a large damage boost whenever it uses Snow Globe. It also makes its recharge rate faster.
Focus Band.pngFocus Band Focus Band improves Alolan Ninetales' durability through increased defenses, and provides a reliable survivability tool during intense fights.
Wise Glasses.pngWise Glasses Wise Glasses boosts Alolan Ninetales' Sp. Atk. stat, increasing its moves' damage output.
Muscle Band.pngMuscle Band Muscle Band improves Alolan Ninetales' standard attacks via increased damage and attack speed. It also synergizes well with Aurora Veil's boosted attack effect.
Choice Specs.pngChoice Specs Choice Specs works similarly to Wise Glasses, boosting Alolan Ninetales' moves' damage.
Rapid-Fire Scarf.pngRapid-Fire Scarf Rapid-Fire Scarf synergizes with Alolan Ninetales' Boosted Attacks and Aurora Veil, allowing it to quickly trigger Snow Warning's freeze effect.
Slick Spoon.pngSlick Spoon Slick Spoon improves Alolan Ninetales' burst damage by ignoring a portion of its target's Sp. Def. stat, especially against high durability Pokemon. It also provides increased Sp. Atk. and HP, which are essential to the Pokemon.

List of Held Items

Best Battle Items

Item Explanation
Eject Button.pngEject Button Eject Button adds more mobility on top of the leap from Aurora Veil, allowing Alolan Ninetales to easily catch up to fleeing enemies or create enough distance when escaping.
X Attack.pngX Attack X Attack works well with the increased attack speed and boosted attacks from Aurora Veil, improving Alolan Ninetales' damage output while the buff is active.

List of Battle Items

Best Moveset

Move Explanation
Blizzard ImageBlizzard Blizzard is a strong, area-of-effect disabling move. When paired with Avalanche, both moves turn into a more powerful combo.
Avalanche ImageAvalanche Avalanche when paired with Blizzard gives Alolan Ninetales a high-burst, disabling combo useful in teamfights.

This moveset gives Alolan Ninetales a strong disabling combo with high burst damage. Avalanche's wall allows Alolan Ninetales to easily trigger Blizzard's exploding effect, dealing more damage in the area.

When choosing Avalanche, it's best to pair it with Blizzard due to their natural synergy. This turns Alolan Ninetales into a traditional Sp. Atk, burst-damage caster.

On the other hand, when going for Dazzling Gleam, it's best paired with Aurora Veil since Alolan Ninetales will rely mostly on its Boosted Attacks for damage. Having a move that stuns enemies immediately when they get hit allows the Pokemon to keep them in place as it throws its Boosted Attacks.

Which Moveset Do You Think is Best for Alolan Ninetales?

Avalanche & Blizzard 43
Votes
Avalanche & Aurora Veil 1
Votes
Dazzling Gleam & Blizzard 9
Votes
Dazzling Gleam & Aurora Veil 36
Votes

Why is it the best? Let us know in the comments!

Previous Poll Result

Avalanche & Blizzard 60
Votes
Avalanche & Aurora Veil 3
Votes
Dazzling Gleam & Blizzard 6
Votes
Dazzling Gleam & Aurora Veil 26
Votes

How to Play Alolan Ninetales

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Get to Level 4 Fast

At the start of the match, focus on farming wild Pokemon and leveling up to level 4 so you can get your first primary move. Once you learn the move, you can start to put pressure on the enemies.

Attack from a Safe Distance

Being fragile, it's best for Alolan Ninetales to fight from a distance. With its range, you can fight against Pokemon who rely heavily on melee attacks. Try to team up with a Defender or All-Rounder and shave off the enemy's HP through your standard attack or Avalanche.

Be Aware of the Ice Symbol Above Enemies

You can put a Pokemon in a Frozen state by accumulating the icy mark that appears whenever Alolan Ninetales attacks an opponent. You can fill up that gauge by hitting an opponent with any of the following moves/abilities:

  • Hitting an opponent with a Boosted Attack
  • Any skill other than Aurora Veil
  • Alolan Ninetales' passive ability, Snow Warning
  • Activate Unite Move
  • Attack an enemy 4 times

Note that during Aurora Veil, Standard Attacks become strengthened and you can freeze the opponent in 4 hits.
Snow Warning: Alolan Ninetales Passive Effect and Cooldown

Get Avalanche and Blizzard for Burst Damage

If you want to play Alolan Ninetales as a traditional Sp. Atk Pokemon, always get Avalanche and Blizzard as your primary moveset, giving you massive burst damage tools.

Use Avalanche First Before Blizzard

Your burst damage combo should always start with Avalanche before Blizzard, allowing you to shove enemies towards Avalanche's ice wall with Blizzard. This also lets Blizzard explode near the ice wall and trigger its second effect.

Shove Enemies Towards Objects

You can also utilize the objects scattered in the map by shoving enemies towards them and trapping enemies using your combo.

Get Aurora Veil and Dazzling Gleam for Flexibility

Getting Aurora Veil and Dazzling Gleam gives you some flexibility. You can either play as a support or a standard attack damage dealer.

Equip Exp. Share for Support

If you want to play as a support, always get Exp. Share as a core item, then build around it.

Exp. Share Effect and How to Get

Equip Muscle Band for Damage

If you want to play offensively, always equip Muscle Band, then build around it. The item also works well with Aurora Veil's Boosted Attack effect.

Muscle Band Effect and How to Get

Utilize the Leap Mechanic

Aurora Veil's leap mechanic is useful in various situations, such as leaping over walls, chasing or escaping enemies, and repositioning.

It's important to note that the field generated by the move appears where you land after leaping. Knowing this is useful when saving allies.

Use Snow Globe to Weaken Opponents

Use Alolan Ninetales' Unite move to finish off an opponent with low HP. Since its radial attack is centered on Alolan Ninetales, it's best to use it in the middle of a clash, finishing off those with low HP while weakening the others for your teammates to finish off.

Snow Globe: Alolan Ninetales Unite Move Effect and Cooldown

Progression and Leveling Guide

Top or Bottom Lane Guide

Level Objectives
1 - 3 • Steal wild Pokemon or poke enemies if possible using Powder Snow and Icy Wind
• Play safe until you reach level 4
4 - 5 • Harass enemies out of lane with attacks and Dazzling Gleam or Avalanche
• Don't get too aggressive yet until level 6
6 - 8 • Start to get aggressive using Dazzling Gleam or Avalanche and Aurora Veil or Blizzard
• Help out your allies secure Regieleki or Regice, Registeel, or Regirock
9+ • Always stick with your allies and try to hunt wandering enemies
• Save Snow Globe only for teamfights, especially when trying to secure objectives
• If your moveset is Avalanche and Blizzard, quickly freeze enemies, then follow up with your Unite Move for high burst damage
• If your moveset is Dazzling Gleam and Aurora Veil, try to get as many allies inside the veil for the damage reduction and utilize your boosted attacks, and control enemy movement with the stun from Dazzling Gleam

Alolan Ninetales Combos

Quick Push and Freeze Combos

Quick Push and Freeze Combo
Powder Snow IconIcy Wind IconStandard Attack Icon ~
Pokemon UNITE - Alolan Ninetales Quick Push and freeze Combo
Powder SnowIcy WindStandard Attack ~
This is Alolan Ninetales' early game freezing combo. Start with Powder Snow followed directly by an Icy Wind. If you managed to get a couple of Snow Warning triggers on the target, they will be frozen for a short time, allowing you to beat them down with Standard Attacks.

Instant Freeze Combo

Instant Freeze Combo
Avalanche IconBlizzard Icon
Pokemon UNITE - Alolan Ninetales Instant Freeze Combo
This is a burst combo that leaves opponents disabled and heavily damaged. Always start with Avalanche and cast in behind at your targets to create a wall. After the ice wall appears, immediately follow up with Blizzard, knocking enemies back towards the wall and freezing them. If the targets hit the wall, the move will deal bonus damage.

High Sustain Veil Combo

High Sustain Veil Combo
Aurora Veil IconDazzling Gleam IconStandard Attack Icon
Pokemon UNITE - Alolan Ninetales High Sustain Veil Combo
Aurora VeilDazzling GleamStandard Attack
This combo focuses on Standard Attacks and survivability by taking advantage of Aurora Veil's buffs. Start by engaging opponents with the small hop from Aurora Veil. After landing, use Dazzling Gleam to stun the opponents. Use this short time to reposition Alolan Ninetales within the zone while using your Standard Attacks to deal constant Boosted Attack damage.

Sustained Damage Combo

Sustained Damage Combo
Aurora Veil IconSnow Globe IconDazzling Gleam IconStandard Attack Icon ~
Pokemon UNITE - Alolan Ninetales Ultimate Aurora Beatdown Combo
Aurora VeilSnow GlobeDazzling GleamStandard Attack ~
This combo is similar to the High Sustain Combo, but uses Alolan Ninetale's Unite Move as a finisher. Start by engaging the fight with Aurora Veil. When Alolan Ninetales lands, activate Snow Globe to deal massive AoE damage and weaken your opponents. Follow it up with a Dazzling Gleam while constantly using Standard Attack.

Matchups & Counters for Alolan Ninetales

Alolan Ninetales Matchups

Hard Counter
AbsolAegislashCinderaceDragoniteGarchompGengarGlaceonGreninjaLucarioMewTalonflameTsareena
Fair Matchup
BlastoiseBlisseyChandelureCramorantCrustleDecidueyeDelphoxDragapultDuraludonEspeonGardevoirGreedentInteleonMamoswineMega Mewtwo YPikachuSableyeSlowbroSnorlaxTrevenantTyranitarVenusaurWigglytuffZeraora
Good Matchup
AzumarillBlazikenBuzzwoleCharizardClefableComfeyDodrioEldegossGoodraHoopaLaprasLeafeonMachampMega Mewtwo XMeowscaradaMimikyuMr. MimeScizorSylveonUmbreonUrshifuZacianZoroark
Matchup Notes
Hard CounterHard Counter Even MatchupEven Matchup Easy MatchupEasy Matchup
1. The chart is based on our own experience playing Alolan Ninetales.
2. Pokemon within each tier are unordered
3. Any Pokemon not shown here are still under investigation.

Hard Counter With Quick Damage Bursts

Alolan Ninetales struggles with high mobility Pokemon that can also burst it downs. Its moves take a bit of time to take full effect so make sure to use them once you get a chance.

Best Counters

Pokemon Explanation
Lucario ImageLucario Rating: ★★★★★
• Can mitigate Alolan Ninetales' initial burst damage with Steadfast.
• Can exploit stationary targets by bursting them down with Close Combat.
Greninja ImageGreninja Rating: ★★★★★
• Outdamages Alolan Ninetales with Surf or Water Shuriken.
• Easy to miss because of effective dash moves.
Absol ImageAbsol Rating: ★★★★
• Can quickly shut down Alolan Ninetales with its combos.
• Has high mobility and easily catches up to its enemies with Night Slash and Pursuit.
Talonflame ImageTalonflame Rating: ★★★★
• Has high mobility with high burst damage that can easily knock down Alolan Ninetales.
• Can dodge Alolan Ninetales' moves, and dive directly toward it using Fly.
Dragonite ImageDragonite Rating: ★★★★
• Has superior burst capabilities with Hyper Beam.
• Has stun effects with Outrage that can offset what Alolan Ninetales' freeze moves.

Even Matchups for Alolan Ninetales

Take advantage of Alolan Ninetales Freeze mechanic to get an edge while brawling with opponents. You would want to employ hit and run tactics to slowly whittle down your targets HP. Lead them to narrow areas where you can push them towards walls with Blizzard or tip the scales by recovering HP with Aurora Veil.

Burst Down with Damage or Status Negating Moves

Pokemon with Damage/Status Negating Moves
Blastoise Image Blissey Image Slowbro Image Greedent Image
How to Beat
• Maintain your distance and kite them with your Standard Attacks. Only get aggressive when they are at half HP.
• Use Dazzling Gleam to deal extra damage on top of boosted attacks generated by Aurora Veil.

Bait and Counter

Pokemon with Burst Capabilities
Azumarill Image Duraludon Image Pikachu Image Zeraora Image
How to Beat
• Bait out or disrupt their initial burst moves with Dazzling Gleam.
• When pitted in a brawl, it is best to keep pushing as runny away and turning your back will always result in a loss.
• Burst them down once their moves are on cooldown.

Avoid Long Range 1v1's

Pokemon with Long Range Attacks
Chandelure Image Cramorant Image Delphox Image Decidueye Image Dragapult Image Espeon Image Inteleon Image
How to Beat
• Do not engage when they are too far. Wait for them to get aggressive and charge so you can get a clear shot with you moves.
• It is best to have a Defender or All-Rounder ally to initiate the fight for an easy take down.
• Freeze or burst them down if they are within your range, or if their moves are on cooldown.

Counter with Freeze

Pokemon with Crowd Control Moves
Crustle Image Mamoswine Image Sableye Image Snorlax Image Trevenant Image Wigglytuff Image
How to Beat
• Utilized your ranged attacks by kiting them from afar. Enhance your attacks with Aurora Veil for constant pressure.
• Disengage or burst them down with Dazzling Gleam if they are within your range, or if their moves are on cooldown.
• Block their path with Avalanche.

Easy Matchups for Alolan Ninetales

Pokemon that cannot counter or quickly burst down Alolan Ninetales are easy targets. Make use of Dazzling Gleam for quick and easy stuns or Aurora Veil for constant pressure.

Disrupt Movement with Slow

Pokemon That Rely on Momentum
Azumarill Image Buzzwole Image Charizard Image Dodrio Image Goodra Image Lapras Image Machamp Image Scizor Image Urshifu Image Zacian Image Zoroark Image
How to Beat
• Disrupt and slow their approach with Dazzling Gleam or Blizzard while you kite them down.
Snow Warning triggers partnered up with Aurora Veil are enough to disrupt enemy combos. Follow up with boosted attacks, and disengage when needed.

Freeze and Burst Down

Pokemon that are Susceptible to Burst
Clefable Image Comfey Image Eldegoss Image Hoopa Image Leafeon Image Meowscarada Image Mr. Mime Image Mimikyu Image Sylveon Image Umbreon Image
How to Beat
• One Avalanche + Blizzard combo will be enough to make them play defensively.
• Their damage is low enough to keep up with HP recovery from Aurora Veil.

Best Teammates for Alolan Ninetales

Pokemon Explanation
Mr. Mime ImageMr. Mime Snorlax ImageSnorlax Tsareena ImageTsareena Aggressive Frontliners
Pokemon that can take the frontlines give room for Alolan Ninetales to freely deal damage from behind them. They can tank and deal damage while Alolan Ninetales constantly freezes enemies, allowing them and the Pokemon to benefit from each other. They can also use disabling moves like Heavy Slam and Confusion in conjuction with Alolan Ninetales' own to stun-lock groups of enemies during fights.
Cinderace ImageCinderace Garchomp ImageGarchomp Standard Attack Damage Dealers
Pokemon who rely mostly on their Standard Attacks to deal damage can take advantage of Alolan Ninetales' freezing capabilities. Alolan Ninetales can constantly freeze enemies to allow them to freely hit targets or set up moves like Pyro Ball and Dragon Rush. The Pokemon can also deal enough burst damage to make it easier for them to knock out targets.
Pikachu ImagePikachu Machamp ImageMachamp Mamoswine ImageMamoswine Disablers
Having other Pokemon that have disabling moves as Alolan Ninetales' teammates is benefitial for the entire team. Chaining together moves like Thunderbolt and Icicle Crash with Alolan Ninetales' disabling moves can devastate the entire enemy team during fights, especially when they get caught off guard. The combined damage these moves deal coupled with their stun duration should be more than enough to quickly dwindle the enemy's numbers and win the fight.

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Alolan Ninetales Moves

Move Slot 1 (R)

Powder Snow ImagePowder Snow
(Lv. 1 or 3)
Move Type: Area
Damage Type: Special
Cooldown: 5s
Starting Damage: 279
Final Damage: 340
Attacks with a chilly gust of powdery snow, decreasing the movement speed of opposing Pokemon for a short time when it hits.
Dazzling Gleam ImageDazzling Gleam
(Lv. 4)
Upgrade Lv. 11
Move Type: Hindrance
Damage Type: Special
Cooldown: 7.5s
Starting Damage: 481
Final Damage: 1131
Attacks with a powerful cone of blinding light, leaving opposing Pokémon unable to act when this move hits.
Upgrade: Increases damage dealt and the length of time opposing Pokemon are unable to act
Avalanche ImageAvalanche
(Lv. 4)
Upgrade Lv. 11
Move Type: Area
Damage Type: Special
Cooldown: 8s
Starting Damage: 584
Initial damage: 292, Explosion damage: 292
Final Damage: 1324
Initial hit: 662, Explosion damage: 662
Attacks with a gush of chilly ice toward the designated area. The ice forms a wall that cannot be passed through on land. After a short time, this wall melts and collapses, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon in the area of effect.
Upgrade: Also decreases the movement speed of opposing Pokemon for a short time when this move hits.

Move Slot 2 (ZR)

Icy Wind ImageIcy Wind
(Lv. 1 or 3)
Move Type: Ranged
Damage Type: Special
Cooldown: 8s
Starting Damage: 542
271 x 2
Final Damage: 842
421 x 2
Breathes wind in a straight line, dealing damage, pushing them back, and slowing Movement Speed of enemies hit.
Aurora Veil ImageAurora Veil
(Lv. 6)
Upgrade Lv. 13
Move Type: Buff
Damage Type: Status
Cooldown: 13s
Starting Damage: N/A
Final Damage: N/A
Has the user leap to the designated location and create an aurora around itself that reduces damage received by the user and ally Pokemon in the area of effect. While the user is insde the aurora, its movement speed is increased and its basic attacks become boosted attacks. These boosted attacks restore the user's HP when they deal damage.
Upgrade: Increases damage reduction when in the field.
Blizzard ImageBlizzard
(Lv. 6)
Upgrade Lv. 13
Move Type: Ranged
Damage Type: Special
Cooldown: 8s
Starting Damage: 2674
Initial damage: 382, Knockback damage: 764, Explosion damage: 191 x 8
Final Damage: 5349
Initial damage: 764, Knockback damage: 1529, Explosion damage: 382x 8
Summons a howling blizzard in two blasts in front of the user. The first blast deals damage to opposing Pokémon in the area of effect and decreases their movement speed for a short time. The second blast deals damage to opposing Pokémon in the area of effect and shoves them. If the second blast hits an obstacle, it also deals damage to opposing Pokémon near the point of impact.
Upgrade: Increases damage dealt by this move.

Unite Moves (ZL)

Snow Globe ImageSnow Globe
(Lv. 9)
Move Type: Area
Damage Type: Special
Cooldown: 112s
Starting Damage: 1986
Final Damage: 3055
Attacks with chilly snow and ice, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon in the area of effect when it hits. Deals damage to opposing Pokemon that are frozen.

Standard Attack

Standard Attack Image Standard Attack Becomes a boosted attack with every third attack. When this boosted attack hits, it deals damage to nearby opposing Pokemon and decreases their movement speed for a short time.

Ability (Passive)

Snow Warning ImageSnow Warning All Evolution Stages
Causes snow to fall on an enemy, dealing damage to it and decreasing their movement speed for a short time. Boosted attacks and moves (except Aurora Veil) sling snow, and hitting the same target with snow multiple times will freeze it for a short time.

Alolan Ninetales Stats & Evolutions

Alolan Ninetales Evolutions

1st Evolution Final Evolution
Alolan Vulpix.pngAlolan Vulpix
(Lv. 1)
Alolan Vulpix.pngAlolan Ninetales
(Lv. 4)

Alolan Ninetales Stats

Level HP Defense Special Defense Attack Damage
1 3197 35 27 134
2 3266 38 29 137
3 3345 42 32 141
4 3747 60 46 161
5 3852 65 50 166
6 3972 70 54 172
7 4110 76 59 179
8 4269 83 65 187
9 4452 91 71 196
10 4663 101 78 207
11 4906 112 86 219
12 5185 125 96 233
13 5506 139 107 249
14 5875 156 120 268
15 6299 175 135 289

Attack Damage is the damage of the Basic Attack as tested against the Training Dummy.

Alolan Ninetales In-Game Stat Listings

Offense Endurance Mobility Scoring Support
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Alolan Ninetales Skins (Holowear)

Holowear
Alolan NinetalesSacred StyleSacred Style
Zirco Trading:
Aeos Gems 2499
Alolan NinetalesCheckered StyleCheckered Style
Zirco Trading:
Aeos Gems 400
Alolan NinetalesTheater StyleTheater Style
Zirco Trading:
Aeos Gems 1050
Alolan NinetalesTuxedo StyleTuxedo Style
Alolan NinetalesHoliday StyleHoliday Style
Zirco Trading:
Aeos Gems 1050

All Pokemon Skins (Holowear)

Alolan Ninetales Character Spotlight

Alolan Ninetales Achievements

Snow Warning Achievement

Snow Warning
Pokemon Move
Alolan Ninetales ImageAlolan Ninetales Snow Warning ImageSnow Warning
Mission:
In a single batlle, freeze Pokemon from the opposing team with Snow Warning 8 or more times (5/10/20 battles total)
Medals & Points Rewards
Pokemon UNITE - Beginner Achievement Medal Beginner
Pokemon UNITE - Achievement Points.png 5
Aeos Ticket IconAeos Ticket x100
Pokemon UNITE - Expert Achievement Medal Expert
Pokemon UNITE - Achievement Points.png5
Aeos Coin IconAeos Coin x300
Pokemon UNITE - Master Achievement Medal.png Master
Pokemon UNITE - Achievement Points.png10
Holowear Ticket IconHolowear Ticket x3

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Top 5 Master Rank Picks & Win Rate

All data is based on Season 15 Master Rank Top 100.
Last Updated: November 3, 2023
Pokemon Tier Most Played % Average Win %
Pokemon UNITE - Mew IconMew S Tier 21.5% 74.21%
Pokemon UNITE - Inteleon IconInteleon SS Tier 13.8% 72.89%
Pokemon UNITE - Blaziken IconBlaziken S Tier 12.3% 71.63%
Pokemon UNITE - Hoopa IconHoopa S Tier 10.8% 77.86%
Pokemon UNITE - ZacianZacian SS Tier 6.2% 76.50%

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