#0038 · Generation I
What Animal Is Ninetales Based On?
Ninetales most closely resembles fox.
Closest animal
fox
Confidence
Strong animal match
Why this comparison?
The official category is "Fox Pokemon", which makes fox the closest animal counterpart for quick comparison.
Official category: Fox Pokemon. This page is an AnimalDex comparison for real-animal resemblance, not an official design-origin claim.
More fox comparisons in Generation I
| No. | Pokemon | Closest animal | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| #0037 | Vulpix | fox | strong |