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Alola Ninetales: A Comprehensive Serebii Guide

By Joseph JohnsonMarch 19, 2026

Imagine trainers jumping for joy in the Alola Region, their eyes reflecting the mesmerizing salvo of ice crystals from a freshly evolved Alolan Ninetales. This legendary 'ice fairy' is one of the most captivating pokémon in the entire franchise, and Serebii, the Pokémon community's go-to source since 1999, has the lowdown on everything you need to know about this enchanting creature.

Before we dive into the icy world of the Alolan Ninetales, let's quickly recall its evolution. The Alolan Ninetales is a final evolution of the humble Abra, via Alola's regional variant, the philosophical Shellder, and the mysterious form of Starmie. An evolution chain that's as mystical as the pokémon itself, isn't it?

The Alolan Form: A Frozen Evolution

From the sunny skies of the Kanto Region, Ninetales traded in its fox-like appearance for a more Arctic aesthetic in Alola, trading its nine bushy tails for faux sealskin, and turning its fur white. The Alolan Ninetales grows taller and sportier, with an icy, almost glassy coat and a Goose's head-like crown.

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A Legendary Ice-type

The Alolan Ninetales' new appearance isn't just aesthetics; it's a symbol of its incredible ice powers. This pokémon now has a stat boost in speed compared to its Kanto counterpart, and is now one of the fastest Ice-type pokémon in the game, perfect for taking hits while delivering swift, chilling attacks.

Its Ice-type powers are not just about speed. The Alolan Ninetales can now use Surf (Water-type move) and Ice Beam in combat, two powerful techniques that make it a formidable opponent in battles, and a dream come true for Ice-type fans.

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A Master of Fairy Moves

Bid farewell to Ninetales' Psychic-type prowess from the old region. In Alola, this pokémon has embraced its mystical side and become a Fairy-type pokémon. This evolution has made it even more, well, 'fairy-like'.

Its moveset now includes dazzling display moves like Reflect and Destiny Bond, and it can even sing at a pitch so enchanting it can lull opponents to sleep with Moonblast. Truly, the Alolan Ninetales is not just a pretty face, it's a strategic battler that can charm and confuse its opponents in equal measure.

Alolan Ninetales - The Trouble with Meltan

Fans everywhere lauded the introduction of this glamorous creature, but its appearance came with a unique challenge. The Alolan Ninetales, you see, can transform into a liquid state, which led to interesting, albeit unintended, consequences when combined with its regional rival, Meltan.

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The 'Melting Incident'

The 'Melting Incident', as it's fondly remembered in poké-history, occurred when a Meltan was caught overloading its molten core. As it overwhelmed by an unmanageable heat output, it melted an Alolan Ninetales nearby, causing quite the stir.

No worries though, thanks to the rigorous training at the Pokémon Laboratory, this incident was swiftly contained and logged as a fascinating phenomenon. A powerful reminder, too, of the importance of energy management in our little companions.

So there you have it, a fascinating look at the captivating Alolan Ninetales and its journey from humble Abra to an ice-wielding 'fairy'. Serebii will continue to keep our eyes and lenses focused on this adorable, and yes, a little mysterious, pokémon.