Ninetales vs Ampharos: Which Is Better?
Quick answer: it's a close call — Ninetales and Ampharos are evenly matched. Full breakdown below.
Base Stats Comparison
Ninetales wins 3 stats, Ampharos wins 3 stats.
Ninetales attacking Ampharos
Normal effectiveness
Ampharos attacking Ninetales
Normal effectiveness
Physical Attributes
| Ninetales | Ampharos | |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.1m | 1.4m |
| Weight | 19.9kg | 61.5kg |
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.