Ninetales (キュウコン, Kyūkon^?, Kyukon in original Japanese language versions) is one of 493 fictional species of Pokémon in the Pokémon franchise. It is the evolved form of Vulpix, and one of the original 150. Ninetales is inspired by a Japanese fox spirit, the kitsune. As a kitsune grows older, it gains more tails; the kyūbi-no-kitsune is a fox demon with nine tails, the most a kitsune can get (except for Inari, who is sometimes depicted as a ten-tailed kitsune). So, too, is Ninetales the most experienced fox Pokémon. Much like a kitsune, Ninetales is very clever and sinister. Also like the kitsune, when Vulpix evolves into a Ninetales, Vulpix's red fur turns pale yellow. If the Vulpix is shiny (gold), it will turn silver. Image File history File links Ninetales. ... This is a complete list of Pokémon which appear in the National Pokédex as of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. ... Vulpix Rokon in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Japanese Pokémon media franchise. ... Jigglypuff Purin in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of pokemon. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Vulpix Rokon in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Japanese Pokémon media franchise. ... Growlithe , Gardie in original Japanese language versions) is one of 493 fictional species of Pokémon in the Pokémon franchise. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Vulpix Rokon in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Japanese Pokémon media franchise. ... Pichu ), who is Pokémon #172 (#155 in the Hoenn Pokédex) is the pre-evolved version of Pikachu in the Pokémon franchise. ... A series of screenshots depicting Abra evolving into Kadabra In the fictional Pokémon universe, evolution ) is a change in form of a Pokémon, usually accompanied by an increase in statistic values. ... Vulpix Rokon in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Japanese Pokémon media franchise. ... The official Pokémon logo. ... The official Pokémon logo. ... This article needs additional references or sources to facilitate its verification. ... // Pokémon types are special attributes, based partly on, and expanded from, the Classical elements, which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... // Pokémon types are special attributes, based partly on, and expanded from, the Classical elements, which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... An inch (plural: inches; symbol or abbreviation: in or, sometimes, ″ - a double prime) is the name of a unit of length in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The or meter (see spelling differences) is a measure of length. ... The pound (abbreviations: lb or, sometimes in the United States, #) is a unit of mass in a number of different systems, including various systems of units of mass that formed part of English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The U.S. National Prototype Kilogram, which currently serves as the primary standard for measuring mass in the U.S. It was assigned to the United States in 1889 and is periodically recertified and traceable to the primary international standard, The Kilogram, held at the Bureau International des Poids et... The Pokémon series of role-playing video games features many different concepts and items. ... Japanese  ) is a language spoken by over 130 million people, mainly in Japan, but also by Japanese emigrant communities around the world. ... The official Pokémon logo. ... A media franchise is an intellectual property involving the characters, setting, and trademarks of an original work of media (usually a work of fiction), such as a film, a work of literature, a television program, or a video game. ... Vulpix Rokon in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Japanese Pokémon media franchise. ... Prince Hanzoku terrorized by a nine-tailed fox. ... Inari (Japanese: 稲荷) is the Shinto god of fertility, rice, and foxes. ... Vulpix Rokon in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Japanese Pokémon media franchise. ...

The name Ninetales is a reference to Ninetales' nine tails. The name is also a reference to a Chinese myth of a nine-tailed fox spirit who serves under Nuwa, and the Japanese. Ninetales' Japanese name, Kyukon, is probably a portmanteau of the Japanese word for nine (九, kyū^?) and kon, which comes from kon kon, an onomatopoeia describing the bark of a fox, or an alternate reading of the Japanese word for kitsune (狐, kitsune^?), meaning fox - in this case, the reading is ko (こ, ko^?). In the beta, it was known as Nine Tales. Chinese mythology is the mythology of Chinese civilization. ... nine-tailed fox, from the Qing edition of the Shan Hai Jing Huli jing (狐狸精 hÇ”lijÄ«ng) in Chinese mythology are fox spirits that are akin to European faeries or to the Japanese yōkai known as kitsune. ... A portmanteau (IPA pronunciation: ) is a word or morpheme which fuses two or more words or parts of words to give a combined or loaded meaning. ... Look up onomatopoeia in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

Biological Characteristics

Ninetales is very intelligent, but vengeful; Ninetales have been recorded going to extreme lengths to enact complicated revenge on those that offend or harm them, like putting a 1,000 year curse on anyone who pulls on its tails. They (as well as Vulpix) have good senses of smell, hearing, and sight. A Ninetales is believed to have 9 hidden abilities, which would be one for each of its nine tails that it has. They are Pokémon who have an extremely good sense of justice, along with being quite strong and long-living; however, their logic which is quite good becomes twisted quite easily. Vulpix Rokon in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Japanese Pokémon media franchise. ...

Ninetales is the second longest-lived of all Pokémon (Rayquaza being the longest living and possibly rock types). Rayquaza ) are a legendary fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Pokémon media franchise. ...

Its signature attacks derive from two flame sacs located in the neck, which project from two ports on the back of the mouth. Although its flame is not as hot as other species (such as the Flareon), it can project flame for a longer period of time than most species (with the notable exception of the Charizard). If these flame sacs are punctured, the Pokémon suffers a fate similar to liver failure if not quickly treated. Flareon , Booster) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Charizard , Lizardon in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Pokémon media franchise. ... Liver failure is the final stage of liver disease. ...

Ninetales, as a species, have a weak point when it comes to the young; in the Pokémon universe, tales of Ninetales helping children (and their parents, if present) out of blazing buildings or through harsh winter climates are common. They also perform the same courtesy for baby Pokémon. However, they do not raise Pokémon of other species, nor humans, any more often than a normal animal.

According to legend, nine noble saints were united and reincarnated into this Pokémon. Some legends claim that each of its nine tails has its own unique type of special power. They are attributed with many mystical powers: laying curses, mind control, the ability to control fire, invisibility, and more. However, these reports are only mentioned sporadically, if at all.

In the video games

There are no Pokémon video games where Ninetales can be caught in the wild. However, one may use a Fire Stone on Vulpix, thus evolving it into Ninetales. Thus, the availability of Ninetales depends on the availability of Vulpix. Since the Hoenn games, all Ninetales possess the Flash Fire ability, making it impervious to all fire-type attacks and able to increase its own firepower when hit by fire-type attacks. Ninetales has notably high special defense, speed, and below average special attack and attack. It also possess a unique range of movepool, dominated by supportive moves such as 'Grudge' and 'Safeguard'. Vulpix Rokon in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Japanese Pokémon media franchise. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon for the Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance, a human was foolish to grab one of Ninetales' tails, but just as the curse was about to be laid, his Gardevoir stepped in and shielded the human, sacrificing its own life (possibly) as the coward ran off. Ninetales appears later to clear the protagonist's name, explaining that the protagonist was not the human in the legend, and that the natural disasters occurring in the world and the human turning into a Pokémon are not related. However, it is later on revealed that the real fugitive from the legend whom tried to pull off a tail of the Ninetales is actually the Gengar from the rival rescue team who falsely accused the protagonist at the beginning. Gengar, when it was still human managed to avoid the curse of the Ninetales but was shortly tracked down by another mysterious force which dragged him into the world of Pokémon and turned him into a Gengar as a punishment for its indignity, and he lived that way ever since. Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team ) and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team ) are a matched pair of Pokémon games for the Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS, respectively. ... “NDS” redirects here. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Gardevoir , Sirnight in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon from the Pokémon Franchise - a series of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Gengar , Gangar in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from Pokémon media franchise. ... Gengar , Gangar in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from Pokémon media franchise. ...

In the anime

Ninetales in the anime.

In the anime, as well as with a Fire Stone, Vulpix can evolve into Ninetales by living for one thousand years (this was inspired from kitsune myth, in which a kitsune gains a new tail every century it lives). Image File history File links 0222. ... Image File history File links 0222. ...

In the TV series, Blaine, the Cinnabar Island gym leader, uses a Ninetales against Ash Ketchum's Squirtle, a Water-type Pokémon, proving victorious despite the type disadvantage. This is a list of the major cities and locations from the fictional Kanto region featured in the Pokémon series. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Pokemon. ... Ash Ketchum, known as Satoshi ) in Japan, is the protagonist of the anime Pokémon. ... Squirtle Zenigame in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards and the Pokémon Collaborative Projects article style, this Pokémon-related article or section may require cleanup. ...

In "Beauty and the Breeder," a Ninetales belonged to Suzie's old friend Zane.

Later in the series, the gang meets a 200 year-old Ninetales who tries to subdue Brock into staying with her by using an illusionary woman because Brock closely resembled her former master. This episode was named "Just Waiting On A Friend" and was even more closely linked to the Kitsune myth. A Hoshi-no-Tama (Star Ball) inspired Pokéball was also used in the episode.

Ninetales was one of the Pokémon that were cloned by Mewtwo in Pokémon: The First Movie.

In other media

Ninetales in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

There are thirteen different Ninetales cards in print right now (reprints aside) in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Image File history File links Ninetales_tcg. ... Image File history File links Ninetales_tcg. ... This article is about the card game. ...

They are in the

• Base Set
• Gym Heroes (as Brock's Ninetales)
• Gym Challenge (as Blaine's Ninetales)
• Neo Destiny (as Light Ninetales)
• Pokémon VS* (as Morty's Ninetales, a basic Pokémon)
• Expedition
• Aquapolis
• EX Hidden Legends(two cards, one as Ninetales EX)
• EX Emerald
• EX Unseen Forces
• EX Dragon Frontiers
• EX Power Keepers

References

• The following games and their instruction manuals: Pokémon Red and Blue; Pokémon Yellow; Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Stadium 2; Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal; Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald; Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen; Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness

Publications

• Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
• Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.
• Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
• Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4
• Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5

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External links

• Official Pokémon website
• Bulbapedia (a Pokémon-centric Wiki)’s article about Ninetales as a species
• Ninetales’s fourth-generation Pokédex entry at Serebii.net
• Pokémon Dungeon Pokédex entry, full of statistics analysis
• PsyPoke - Ninetales Pokédex entry and Usage Overview
• PokeRealm Ninetales battle analysis
• WikiKnowledge.net’s entry for Ninetales Previously hosted by Wikibooks