![]() ![]() This buff works twofold any allied Pokémon (including Ninetales) inside of the circle that is struck by an enemy will take significantly reduced damage, and as long as Ninetales itself remains inside the circle, each of its Standard Attacks will become boosted, rather than every third one. The former of these is Aurora Veil, a unique Move that temporarily creates a small buffed area in a circle centered around Ninetales’ location at the time of casting. Again, the player is presented with two options, albeit starkly contrasting ones. ![]() On the other side, Icy Wind gets upgraded at Level 6, after Ninetales has already evolved. Both of these options have considerable range and offer strategic value in hindering enemy movement, while simultaneously dealing damage and inflicting a frozen stack to them as well. Upon reaching Level 11, Avalanche is upgraded to slow opponents that approach and/or remain near the wall for its duration. This wall deals damage as it appears, lasts for one and a half seconds as an artificial blockade, and then explodes, dealing damage once again to any enemies that remain nearby. Upon reaching Level 11, Dazzling Gleam itself is upgraded, simply increasing its damage output and slightly raising the duration of its stun.Īvalanche, on the other hand, creates an icy wall in a small area within a long range from Ninetales. However, while Powder Snow merely slows opponents, Dazzling Gleam outright stuns them for a moment, allowing Ninetales and its teammates a brief chance to reposition themselves if necessary. Dazzling Gleam emits a harsh light in a cone (a far larger one than Powder Snow, mind you), dealing damage to foes and inflicting a frozen stack upon them. When Alolan Vulpix reaches Level 4, not only does it evolve, but it also receives the choice between two upgraded replacements for Powder Snow: Dazzling Gleam and Avalanche. Regardless of which option is selected first, Powder Snow and Icy Wind will remain until Levels 4 and 6, respectively, at which points the player will be given options for upgraded Moves. However, while Icy Wind’s cooldown is three seconds longer (eight as opposed to five), it also slightly shoves opponents backward, creating distance between them and the user. The second option is Icy Wind, a blast of cold air that strikes in a straight line, similar to Powder Snow in that it deals damage and slows foes while leaving them with a frozen stack. ![]() The first option is Powder Snow, a small cone of frozen matter that slows and deals damage, applying a frozen stack in the process. With that in mind, Ninetales’ Standard Attack makes use of this ability as well, becoming a boosted attack with every third strike to deal damage in an area, slow any enemies hit, and leave them with a stack of freeze as well.Īt Level 1, Alolan Vulpix may choose between two different damaging Moves, receiving the other automatically at Level 3. These stacks are also inflicted upon the opponents by many of Ninetales’ other abilities, and once a single enemy reaches four stacks they are frozen in place, stunning them for a brief moment. This snow also slows the enemy, leaving them marked with a frozen debuff stack temporarily. When an attackable Pokémon (enemy or wild) gets within a certain range, snow falls from the sky and deals damage in a marked circle on the ground, refreshing after a short time. To understand their synergy, look no further than Ninetales’ Passive Ability: Snow Warning. Available AbilitiesĪlolan Ninetales, true to its image as a blizzard-wielding frozen fox, has a very thematically appropriate set of capabilities. That being the case, let’s examine how to utilize Alolan Ninetales’ frozen fervor to grant enemies a chilling defeat. However, as with any character Ninetales is not without a weakness, being a largely immobile Ranged Attacker with frail defenses. Boasting an impressive mix of offense and utility with its Moves, Ninetales is a versatile and dazzling combatant, using waves of freezing air and bright light to lock down the opposition, dish out damage, and even set up its teammates for success. It was much to their (and my) delight then to see that Alolan Ninetales would be included in the game’s initial roster. A noticeably popular and beautifully designed Pokémon (in both of its forms), many fans saw Ninetales as a no-brainer to include in Pokémon’s MOBA debut. ![]()
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