Ninetales casts a sinister light from its bright red eyes to gain total control over its foe's mind. This Pokémon is said to live for a thousand years.
Ninetales was released with the game launch on July 6th, 2016.
In the wild, maximum capture CP of Ninetales is 1,954, however it can reach 2,117, if encountered Pokémon is boosted by current weather.
Between June 13th and June 22nd, 2017, Ninetales's global spawn rate was significantly higher during the Solstice Week.
As a former 3rd tier Raid Boss, Ninetales's CP was 15,806. Its maximum capture CP in Bonus Challenge was 1,302 and 1,628 when encountered Pokémon was boosted by weather.
Ninetales was available in field research: "Catch 20 Pokémon with Weather Boost." during April to June, 2018 with a maximum capture CP of 977.
Ninetales was also available in field research: "Evolve 5 Fire-type Pokémon." during September, 2018.
Alolan Ninetales was released with the release of friends system on June 21st, 2018.
Shiny form of Alolan Ninetales was released with the start of the 3rd Anniversary event on June 28th, 2019.