Alolan Ninetales Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Ice / Fairy · BST: 505 · Role: Speed Pivot
Alolan Ninetales is a Ice / Fairy-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Alolan Ninetales, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Forretress, Mega Chimecho, Bastiodon plus 5 more ranked below.
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With a 505 base stat total, Alolan Ninetales plays as a Speed Pivot. Its highest stat is Speed (109), and at base 109 Speed it sits faster than 84% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: target its lower defensive stat and watch the speed tier for revenge kills.
What counters Alolan Ninetales in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.
Top counters vs Alolan Ninetales
- Forretress (Bug / Steel)
- Mega Chimecho (Psychic / Steel)
- Bastiodon (Rock / Steel)
- Steelix (Steel / Ground)
- Mega Steelix (Steel / Ground)
- Scizor (Bug / Steel)
- Mega Scizor (Bug / Steel)
- Skarmory (Steel / Flying)
How each counter beats Alolan Ninetales
- Forretress (Bug / Steel) underspeeds but can still trade Alolan Ninetales and hits it super-effectively with STAB Steel moves.
- Mega Chimecho (Psychic / Steel) underspeeds but can still trade Alolan Ninetales and hits it super-effectively with STAB Steel moves.
- Bastiodon (Rock / Steel) underspeeds but can still trade Alolan Ninetales and hits it super-effectively with STAB Rock moves.
- Steelix (Steel / Ground) underspeeds but can still trade Alolan Ninetales and hits it super-effectively with STAB Steel moves.
- Mega Steelix (Steel / Ground) underspeeds but can still trade Alolan Ninetales and hits it super-effectively with STAB Steel moves.
Alolan Ninetales weaknesses, resistances & immunities
Weaknesses
- Fire (×2)
- Poison (×2)
- Rock (×2)
- Steel (×4)
Resistances
- Ice (×0.5)
- Bug (×0.5)
- Dark (×0.5)
Immunities
- Dragon
Base stats
- HP
- 73
- Attack
- 67
- Defense
- 75
- Sp. Attack
- 81
- Sp. Defense
- 100
- Speed
- 109
- Total
- 505
Best Tera Types for Alolan Ninetales
The best Tera Types for Alolan Ninetales cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
- Snow Cloak — [object Object]
- Snow Warning (hidden) — [object Object]
Other Ice-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Ice-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Alolan Ninetales:
Frequently asked questions about Alolan Ninetales
What counters Alolan Ninetales in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Alolan Ninetales are Forretress, Mega Chimecho, Bastiodon, Steelix, Mega Steelix. These Pokémon hit Alolan Ninetales super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Alolan Ninetales weak to?
Alolan Ninetales is a Ice / Fairy-type Pokémon weak to Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.
What is the best Pokémon against Alolan Ninetales?
The single best pick against Alolan Ninetales in the Pokémon Champions roster is Forretress, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.
How do you beat Alolan Ninetales in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Alolan Ninetales, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Ice / Fairy) and carries super-effective coverage (Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel). Avoid Pokémon that share Alolan Ninetales's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Alolan Ninetales good in Pokémon Champions?
Alolan Ninetales's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (505 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.
Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.