Ninetales vs Ampharos: Which Is Better?

Quick answer: it's a close call — Ninetales and Ampharos are evenly matched. Full breakdown below.

Ninetales
#038
Ninetales
Fire
Fox Pokémon
Ampharos
#181
Ampharos
Electric
Light Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

73 HP 90
76 Attack 75
75 Defense 85
81 Sp. Atk 115
100 Sp. Def 90
100 Speed 55
505 Total (BST) 510

Ninetales wins 3 stats, Ampharos wins 3 stats.

Ninetales attacking Ampharos

1x

Normal effectiveness

Ampharos attacking Ninetales

1x

Normal effectiveness

Physical Attributes

 NinetalesAmpharos
Height1.1m1.4m
Weight19.9kg61.5kg

Abilities

Verdict: Which Is Better?

It's a close call. Ninetales and Ampharos are evenly matched on base stats and neither has a type advantage. Pick Ampharos if you want the stronger attacker, or Ampharos for more bulk.

Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Ninetales is ranked #75 (on 0.3% of teams), Ampharos is outside the usage rankings.

Verdict is computed from base stats and type effectiveness only — abilities, movepools, and format rules can change the picture in real battles.

Ninetales vs Ampharos — FAQ

Is Ninetales better than Ampharos?

This is a close matchup — Ninetales and Ampharos are evenly matched on base stats and neither has a type advantage. The better pick depends on the role your team needs.

Who would win a battle, Ninetales or Ampharos?

Neither has a type advantage (1x both ways). Ninetales is faster (100 vs 55 base Speed) and usually moves first. Ampharos hits harder (115 vs 81 best attacking stat).

Does Ninetales or Ampharos have better stats?

Ampharos has the higher base stat total (510 vs 505). Ampharos is both bulkier and stronger offensively.

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