If you’re looking to play an Attacker Pokémon that is both beautiful and powerful in Pokémon Unite, Alolan Ninetales is your best bet. Alolan Ninetales, when built correctly, can dominate a fight with its moves to slow or freeze opponents while also dealing damage. The best strategy for Alolan Ninetales would be to always run the Mid Lane while accompanied by a good Support Pokémon to help out in a fight. This guide aims to show you the top moves and best items for Alolan Ninetales in Pokémon Unite.
Alolan Ninetales’s Most Useful Moves and Items
As an Attacker, Alolan Ninetales lacks Endurance and Mobility but can deal heavy ranged DPS to opponents. While Alolan Ninetales is a solid pick for Mid Lane, it’s vital to understand which moves and items are the most beneficial in order to create a strong advantage for your team.
Best Moves
Avalanche (Wall, AOE damage, Slow)
(unlocked at Level 4)
Alolan Ninetales attacks with the gush of ice, forming an impassable wall that traps opponents. After a short time, the wall melts and collapses, damaging enemy Pokémon nearby.
Blizzard (AOE damage, Slow, Damage)
(unlocked at Level 6)
Alolan Ninetales summons a Blizzard in two freezing blasts. The first deals damage and slows opponents in the area of effect. The second blast damages enemy Pokémon but also shoves them away from their initial position. If the second blast hits terrain, it deals AOE damage to enemies for a third time. As a result, you will want to carefully plan out your positioning before performing this move.
Best Held Items
Float Stone
Your Pokémon’s movement speed is increased by 10/15/20% when not in combat.
Muscle Band
This item deals additional damage from your Pokémon’s basic attacks that equal 1/2/3% of your opponent’s remaining HP.
Scope Lens
Your Pokémon’s critical hits from basic attacks deal increased damage. The higher your attack output, the more you can deal bonus damage.
Best Battle Item
Eject Button
Your Pokemon can instantly move to a designated location. Because of Alolan Ninetales’s low Mobility, this is the perfect item to escape tricky situations.
Pokémon Unite is available on Nintendo Switch and will release soon on iOS and Android this September.