I really get sick of people who think Ninetales sucks.  I do admit
though, Victreebell isn't that great.  In fact, his attack is pretty
pathetic for a stage 3 Pokemon( Stage 2 Pokemon are the ones stage 3 evolve
from.).  But Ninetales lets you PICK the Pokemon you bring out.  I know Gust
of Wind does too.  Also, it does 80 damage, equal to it's HP.  There are
very few Pokemon that can do as much damage as their HP.  If you are up
against a Pokemon that can kill him just remove it and kill the one that was
brought out the next turn.  If the opponent tries to bring it back out,
he/she has to pay the retreat cost ( Unless a switch is used.) So no one
should insult the great Ninetales.

Michael S. jaguarmd@hotmail.com