Ninetales vs Gengar: Which Is Better?
Quick answer: it's a close call — Ninetales and Gengar are evenly matched. Full breakdown below.
Base Stats Comparison
Ninetales wins 4 stats, Gengar wins 2 stats.
Ninetales attacking Gengar
Normal effectiveness
Gengar attacking Ninetales
Normal effectiveness
Physical Attributes
| Ninetales | Gengar | |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.1m | 1.5m |
| Weight | 19.9kg | 40.5kg |
Abilities
Verdict: Which Is Better?
It's a close call. Ninetales and Gengar are evenly matched on base stats and neither has a type advantage. Pick Gengar if you want the stronger attacker, or Ninetales for more bulk.
Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Ninetales is ranked #75 (on 0.3% of teams), Gengar 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 Gengar — FAQ
Is Ninetales better than Gengar?
This is a close matchup — Ninetales and Gengar 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 Gengar?
Neither has a type advantage (1x both ways). Gengar is faster (110 vs 100 base Speed) and usually moves first. Gengar hits harder (130 vs 81 best attacking stat).
Does Ninetales or Gengar have better stats?
Ninetales has the higher base stat total (505 vs 500). Ninetales is bulkier, while Gengar hits harder.