Ninetales-Alola

Ninetales-Alola

Tier E VGC 2026 Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions)

Last Updated: 09/10/2026 01:05 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

4.83%
Usage Rate
48.56%
Win Rate
22.57%
Lead Rate
58.67%
Selection Rate
1308
Avg Rating
11580
Total Games
5623
Wins
5957
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 2026 Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 4.8% usage rate and 48.6% win rate. This data represents 119,941 games analyzed over 14 days from 08/27/2026 to 09/09/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has declined recently, potentially due to rising counters or metagame shifts. Win rate has remained consistent throughout the analysis period.

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 28.7% of battles. Freeze-Dry demonstrates the highest win rate at 54.2% While Blizzard is the most popular choice, Freeze-Dry shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Kingambit, Incineroar, and Sneasler in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Meowscarada, achieving a 54.6% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Vivillon, Lucario, and Sceptile, while caution is advised against Lycanroc-Dusk, Blaziken, and Primarina. Particularly effective against Vivillon with a 58.4% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Ninetales-Alola maintains a balanced presence in the metagame. Its moderate usage and win rate suggest viability in specific team archetypes. Experiment with different builds and partner Pokemon to optimize performance.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Ninetales-Alola
3802 games
51.7% Win
3.2% appear
3580 games
48.1% Win
3.0% appear
3545 games
49.3% Win
3.0% appear
2685 games
51.9% Win
2.2% appear
2579 games
50.6% Win
2.1% appear
2153 games
45.0% Win
1.8% appear
2121 games
49.4% Win
1.8% appear
1976 games
50.2% Win
1.6% appear
1845 games
47.9% Win
1.5% appear
1787 games
47.6% Win
1.5% appear
1598 games
50.2% Win
1.3% appear
1151 games
53.4% Win
1.0% appear
1142 games
48.6% Win
0.9% appear
1103 games
50.0% Win
0.9% appear
993 games
50.4% Win
0.8% appear
945 games
48.1% Win
0.8% appear
895 games
52.2% Win
0.8% appear
889 games
48.7% Win
0.7% appear
856 games
50.1% Win
0.7% appear
794 games
49.4% Win
0.7% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Ninetales-Alola
3949 games
44.9% Win
3.29% appear
3224 games
47.5% Win
2.69% appear
2998 games
50.2% Win
2.50% appear
2987 games
46.8% Win
2.49% appear
2942 games
47.5% Win
2.45% appear
2723 games
49.4% Win
2.27% appear
2692 games
48.7% Win
2.24% appear
2404 games
45.2% Win
2.00% appear
1940 games
47.5% Win
1.62% appear
1697 games
49.6% Win
1.41% appear
1469 games
47.7% Win
1.22% appear
1448 games
48.1% Win
1.21% appear
1439 games
47.7% Win
1.20% appear
1285 games
51.0% Win
1.07% appear
1218 games
49.6% Win
1.02% appear
1218 games
48.3% Win
1.02% appear
985 games
50.0% Win
0.82% appear
966 games
49.0% Win
0.81% appear
913 games
45.4% Win
0.76% appear
892 games
47.9% Win
0.74% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Ninetales-Alola
163 games
54.6% Win
0.14% appear
513 games
54.6% Win
0.43% appear
465 games
53.5% Win
0.39% appear
1151 games
53.4% Win
0.96% appear
204 games
52.5% Win
0.17% appear
128 games
52.3% Win
0.11% appear
895 games
52.2% Win
0.75% appear
196 games
52.0% Win
0.16% appear
2685 games
51.9% Win
2.24% appear
3802 games
51.7% Win
3.17% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Ninetales-Alola
136 games
36.8% Win
0.11% appear
182 games
37.9% Win
0.15% appear
187 games
39.0% Win
0.16% appear
202 games
39.6% Win
0.17% appear
132 games
40.9% Win
0.11% appear
332 games
41.6% Win
0.28% appear
134 games
41.8% Win
0.11% appear
172 games
41.9% Win
0.14% appear
195 games
42.0% Win
0.16% appear
190 games
42.6% Win
0.16% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Ninetales-Alola performs well against
161 games
58.4% Win
0.13% appear
186 games
57.5% Win
0.16% appear
157 games
57.3% Win
0.13% appear
186 games
56.5% Win
0.16% appear
128 games
56.2% Win
0.11% appear
148 games
54.7% Win
0.12% appear
351 games
54.4% Win
0.29% appear
243 games
53.5% Win
0.20% appear
157 games
53.5% Win
0.13% appear
586 games
53.1% Win
0.49% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Ninetales-Alola
384 games
42.2% Win
0.32% appear
454 games
42.3% Win
0.38% appear
536 games
42.4% Win
0.45% appear
166 games
42.8% Win
0.14% appear
743 games
42.9% Win
0.62% appear
314 games
43.0% Win
0.26% appear
141 games
44.7% Win
0.12% appear
890 games
44.8% Win
0.74% appear
699 games
44.9% Win
0.58% appear
3949 games
44.9% Win
3.29% appear