Ninetales-Alola

Ninetales-Alola

Tier E VGC Reglation M-A (Pokemon Champions)

Last Updated: 04/10/2026 01:43 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

4.46%
Usage Rate
44.83%
Win Rate
14.94%
Lead Rate
57.47%
Selection Rate
1138
Avg Rating
174
Total Games
78
Wins
96
Losses

Move Performance Analysis

Top 10 moves used in 10+ battles

⚠️ Important Note:

  • This data shows moves actually used in battles, not move adoption rates in team building.
  • Some moves may be on the Pokémon's moveset but never used during a battle, so they won't appear here.
  • Win rate reflects performance in battles where the move was used.
  • For actual move adoption rates, please refer to Smogon Stats or other official sources.

Usage Trend

Win Rate Trend

Performance by Rating Tier

Ninetales-Alola Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Ninetales-Alola currently holds a E tier ranking in the VGC Reglation M-A (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 4.5% usage rate and 44.8% win rate. This data represents 1,949 games analyzed over 14 days from 04/09/2026 to 04/10/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has declined recently, potentially due to rising counters or metagame shifts. Win rate has decreased recently, which may indicate emerging counters or declining effectiveness.

Rating Tier Performance

Usage remains consistent across all rating tiers, demonstrating broad appeal at all skill levels.

Key Moves

The most frequently used move in competitive battles is Blizzard used in 29.3% of battles. Encore demonstrates the highest win rate at 70.0% While Blizzard is the most popular choice, Encore shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Sinistcha, Incineroar, and Sneasler in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Hydreigon, achieving a 80.0% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Meowscarada, Golurk, and Hawlucha, while caution is advised against Corviknight, Azumarill, and Talonflame. Particularly effective against Meowscarada with a 85.7% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Ninetales-Alola currently faces challenges in the competitive environment. Success with this Pokemon requires careful team building and strategic play to overcome unfavorable matchups. Consider alternative options or specialized team strategies.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Ninetales-Alola
86 games
41.9% Win
4.4% appear
84 games
40.5% Win
4.3% appear
72 games
37.5% Win
3.7% appear
54 games
37.0% Win
2.8% appear
29 games
48.3% Win
1.5% appear
29 games
62.1% Win
1.5% appear
27 games
55.6% Win
1.4% appear
25 games
32.0% Win
1.3% appear
23 games
52.2% Win
1.2% appear
22 games
63.6% Win
1.1% appear
22 games
45.5% Win
1.1% appear
21 games
33.3% Win
1.1% appear
20 games
45.0% Win
1.0% appear
19 games
47.4% Win
1.0% appear
16 games
43.8% Win
0.8% appear
15 games
40.0% Win
0.8% appear
15 games
66.7% Win
0.8% appear
15 games
73.3% Win
0.8% appear
13 games
30.8% Win
0.7% appear
12 games
25.0% Win
0.6% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Ninetales-Alola
86 games
47.7% Win
4.41% appear
65 games
38.5% Win
3.34% appear
56 games
44.6% Win
2.87% appear
52 games
51.9% Win
2.67% appear
48 games
43.8% Win
2.46% appear
44 games
40.9% Win
2.26% appear
34 games
41.2% Win
1.74% appear
32 games
31.2% Win
1.64% appear
30 games
43.3% Win
1.54% appear
30 games
36.7% Win
1.54% appear
28 games
60.7% Win
1.44% appear
23 games
30.4% Win
1.18% appear
23 games
47.8% Win
1.18% appear
22 games
45.5% Win
1.13% appear
19 games
31.6% Win
0.97% appear
18 games
61.1% Win
0.92% appear
17 games
35.3% Win
0.87% appear
17 games
47.1% Win
0.87% appear
17 games
41.2% Win
0.87% appear
17 games
58.8% Win
0.87% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Ninetales-Alola
5 games
80.0% Win
0.26% appear
8 games
75.0% Win
0.41% appear
15 games
73.3% Win
0.77% appear
9 games
66.7% Win
0.46% appear
9 games
66.7% Win
0.46% appear
15 games
66.7% Win
0.77% appear
22 games
63.6% Win
1.13% appear
8 games
62.5% Win
0.41% appear
8 games
62.5% Win
0.41% appear
29 games
62.1% Win
1.49% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Ninetales-Alola
6 games
16.7% Win
0.31% appear
8 games
25.0% Win
0.41% appear
12 games
25.0% Win
0.62% appear
7 games
28.6% Win
0.36% appear
10 games
30.0% Win
0.51% appear
13 games
30.8% Win
0.67% appear
25 games
32.0% Win
1.28% appear
21 games
33.3% Win
1.08% appear
6 games
33.3% Win
0.31% appear
54 games
37.0% Win
2.77% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Ninetales-Alola performs well against
7 games
85.7% Win
0.36% appear
6 games
83.3% Win
0.31% appear
6 games
83.3% Win
0.31% appear
9 games
77.8% Win
0.46% appear
7 games
71.4% Win
0.36% appear
18 games
61.1% Win
0.92% appear
28 games
60.7% Win
1.44% appear
5 games
60.0% Win
0.26% appear
17 games
58.8% Win
0.87% appear
7 games
57.1% Win
0.36% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Ninetales-Alola
12 games
16.7% Win
0.62% appear
5 games
20.0% Win
0.26% appear
13 games
23.1% Win
0.67% appear
23 games
30.4% Win
1.18% appear
32 games
31.2% Win
1.64% appear
19 games
31.6% Win
0.97% appear
6 games
33.3% Win
0.31% appear
6 games
33.3% Win
0.31% appear
9 games
33.3% Win
0.46% appear
6 games
33.3% Win
0.31% appear