Checks and Counters

What beats Ninetales in Gen 9 Doubles OU? Based on Smogon's 2026-04 usage stats, the following checks and counters are the most effective at beating Ninetales. Sorted by KO Rate (P) — the chance the checker wins when it encounters Ninetales.

Ninetales is ranked #72 in Gen 9 Doubles OU with a 1.36% usage rate.

No checks and counters data available for this Pokémon in the latest stats.

Ninetales Usage Stats

Most Used Moves

Heat Wave 21.2% Encore 12.6% Will-O-Wisp 12.6% Snarl 11.5% Protect 11.4% Solar Beam 6.1% Scorching Sands 3.5% Nasty Plot 3.4%

Most Used Items

Heat Rock 53.1% Focus Sash 17.5% Choice Scarf 9.1% Wide Lens 6.7% Eject Pack 3.7% Choice Specs 2.5% Life Orb 2.1% Assault Vest 0.7%

Most Used Abilities

Drought 99.9%Flash Fire 0.1%

Most Used Tera Types

Fire 39.2% Dark 38.7% Grass 11.9% Flying 4.5% Ghost 3.5% Water 1.1% Dragon 0.5% Ground 0.2%

Usage data based on Smogon weighted stats from 2026-04. Percentages show how often each move, item, ability, or Tera Type was used on Ninetales sets.

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