Ultra League PvP guide
Ninetales (Alolan) (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Ninetales (Alolan) (Shadow) is a Ice/Fairy-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #31. Its recommended PvP moveset is Powder Snow with Weather Ball (Ice) and Chilling Water.
Ultra League
#31
Strong pick
Type
Ice/Fairy
Best Fast Move
Powder Snow
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,610
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT NINETALES (ALOLAN) (SHADOW)
Is Ninetales (Alolan) (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Ninetales (Alolan) (Shadow) is currently a strong PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #31.
Ninetales (Alolan) (Shadow) is also a strong PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #73.
Ninetales (Alolan) (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #73 | 88.5 | Powder Snow, Weather Ball (Ice), Chilling Water |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #31 | 89.9 | Powder Snow, Weather Ball (Ice), Chilling Water |
Best Moveset for Ninetales (Alolan) (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
The recommended PvP moveset for Ninetales (Alolan) (Shadow) is Powder Snow with Weather Ball (Ice) and Chilling Water.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Ninetales (Alolan) (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel
Fast Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Ninetales (Alolan) (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Powder Snow → Weather Ball (Ice)
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Powder Snow → Chilling Water
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Ninetales (Alolan) (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Ninetales (Alolan) (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
- Empoleon98
- Tinkaton216
- Corviknight305
- Feraligatr399
- Florges482
Ninetales (Alolan) (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Ninetales (Alolan) (Shadow)'s Ice/Fairy typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- steel2.56×
- fire1.6×
- poison1.6×
- rock1.6×
Resistant to
- dragon0.391×
- bug0.625×
- dark0.625×
- ice0.625×
Best Counters to Ninetales (Alolan) (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Ninetales (Alolan) (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Ninetales (Alolan) (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Neutral
45% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Neutral
33% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
161% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
32% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Neutral
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Neutral
28% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
104% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Neutral
44% HP
- Ice Beamice
Charged Move
Resisted
26% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Neutral
27% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Neutral
37% HP
Ratings are shown from Ninetales (Alolan) (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Ninetales (Alolan) (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Ninetales (Alolan) (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Ninetales (Alolan) (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 4 of Ninetales (Alolan) (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Ninetales (Alolan) (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Ninetales (Alolan) (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Ninetales (Alolan) (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Ninetales (Alolan) (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Ninetales (Alolan) (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/14/12 | 1,500 | 25 | 1,978,139 |
| #2 | 0/12/14 | 1,500 | 25 | 1,974,575 | |
| #3 | 0/15/11 | 1,499 | 25 | 1,971,920 | |
| #4 | 2/15/14 | 1,498 | 24.5 | 1,970,849 | |
| #5 | 0/10/15 | 1,497 | 25 | 1,970,707 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 7/15/15 | 2,497 | 50 | 4,185,344 |
| #2 | 8/13/15 | 2,499 | 50 | 4,168,519 | |
| #3 | 7/14/15 | 2,491 | 50 | 4,165,223 | |
| #4 | 8/14/14 | 2,499 | 50 | 4,162,738 | |
| #5 | 6/15/15 | 2,483 | 50 | 4,161,698 |
Ninetales (Alolan) (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Ninetales (Alolan) (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Ninetales (Alolan) (Shadow) 0/14/12 (Best IV)
- Level
- 25
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 113.5
- Defense
- 138.3
- HP
- 126
Ultra League
Ninetales (Alolan) (Shadow) 7/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,497
- Attack
- 148.7
- Defense
- 174.8
- HP
- 161
Ninetales (Alolan) (Shadow) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Ninetales (Alolan) (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
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Ninetales (Alolan) (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Ninetales (Alolan) (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Ninetales (Alolan) (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Powder Snow with Weather Ball (Ice) and Chilling Water.
Is Ninetales (Alolan) (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Ninetales (Alolan) (Shadow) is currently a strong PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #31.
What counters Ninetales (Alolan) (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Empoleon, Tinkaton and Corviknight are among the strongest current counters to Ninetales (Alolan) (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Ninetales (Alolan) (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Ninetales (Alolan) (Shadow) is weak to Steel (2.56×), Fire (1.6×), Poison (1.6×), Rock (1.6×).