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Vulpix.

national dex #037 · gen I
BST 299 · fire
Vulpix official artwork
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#037 · gen I
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HP
38
ATK
41
DEF
40
SPA
50
SPD
65
SPE
65
BST 299 · best Sp. Def 65 · worst HP 38 · meters scale to 200

Vulpix is weak to Water, Ground, Rock and resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy.

Typingfire
AbilitiesFlash Fire, Drought
Height, weight0.6 m / 9.9 kg
Catch rate190 / 255
Egg groupsGround
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#036clefable
Dex position
#037 of 1025
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#038ninetales

Vulpix base stats

BST 299 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP38186280
Atk4178199
Def4076196
SpA5094218
SpD65121251
Spe65121251
BST299bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 1 Spe

Vulpix weaknesses and resistances

damage taken from each attacking type
nor1
fir½
wat2
ele1
gra½
ice½
fig1
poi1
gro2
fly1
psy1
bug½
roc2
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste½
fai½
Weak to
Water, Ground, Rock
Resists
Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy
Immune to
nothing

Vulpix abilities

2 total · 1 hidden
Flash FireProtects against fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.
DroughthiddenSummons strong sunlight that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.

Vulpix evolution line

2 stages

Vulpix evolves into Ninetales: use a Fire Stone or use an Ice Stone, Alolan Vulpix only, into Alolan Ninetales. How to evolve Vulpix, every game

Best Vulpix moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
fireOverheatSPEC130
fireFlare BlitzPHYS120
fireFire BlastSPEC110
fireInfernoSPEC100
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalDouble EdgePHYS120
darkFoul PlayPHYS95
grassEnergy BallSPEC90
normalTake DownPHYS90

Vulpix moves

gen 9 · 95 moves · 19 level-up · 43 TM/HM · 16 egg · 17 tutor
55 moves · Vulpix appears in 16 games
DisableL4Tail WhipL5EmberL7Baby Doll EyesL9Nasty PlotL9SpiteL12IncinerateL16Quick AttackL16Confuse RayL28HexL28RoarL28Will O WispL31FlamethrowerL37ImprisonL39Fire SpinL42SafeguardL44InfernoL50ExtrasensoryL51Fire BlastL56AgilityTMBaton PassTMBody SlamTMBurning JealousyTMCharmTMDark PulseTMDigTMDouble EdgeTMEncoreTMEndureTMEnergy BalleggFacadeTMFlaileggFlame ChargeeggFlare BlitzeggFoul PlayTMHealing WisheggHeat WaveeggHelping HandTMHowleggHypnosiseggMementoeggOverheatTMPain SplitTMProtectTMPsych UpeggRestTMSleep TalkTMSnarlTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMSwiftTMTake DownTMTera BlastTMWeather BallTMZen HeadbuttTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
DisablenormalSTAT-100%20Level 4
Tail WhipnormalSTAT-100%30Level 5
EmberSTABfireSPEC40100%25Level 7
Nasty PlotdarkSTAT--20Level 9
Baby Doll EyesfairySTAT-100%30Level 9
SpiteghostSTAT-100%10Level 12
Quick AttacknormalPHYS40100%30Level 16
IncinerateSTABfireSPEC60100%15Level 16
RoarnormalSTAT--20Level 28
Confuse RayghostSTAT-100%10Level 28
HexghostSPEC65100%10Level 28
Will O WispfireSTAT-85%15Level 31
FlamethrowerSTABfireSPEC90100%15Level 37
ImprisonpsychicSTAT--10Level 39
Fire SpinSTABfireSPEC3585%15Level 42
SafeguardnormalSTAT--25Level 44
InfernoSTABfireSPEC10050%5Level 50
ExtrasensorypsychicSPEC80100%20Level 51
Fire BlastSTABfireSPEC11085%5Level 56
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
Baton PassnormalSTAT--40TM / HM
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
Burning JealousySTABfireSPEC70100%5TM / HM
CharmfairySTAT-100%20TM / HM
Confuse RayghostSTAT-100%10TM / HM
Dark PulsedarkSPEC80100%15TM / HM
DiggroundPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15TM / HM
EncorenormalSTAT-100%5TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Energy BallgrassSPEC90100%10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Fire BlastSTABfireSPEC11085%5TM / HM
Fire SpinSTABfireSPEC3585%15TM / HM
Flame ChargeSTABfirePHYS50100%20TM / HM
FlamethrowerSTABfireSPEC90100%15TM / HM
Flare BlitzSTABfirePHYS120100%15TM / HM
Foul PlaydarkPHYS95100%15TM / HM
Heat WaveSTABfireSPEC9590%10TM / HM
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
HexghostSPEC65100%10TM / HM
ImprisonpsychicSTAT--10TM / HM
IncinerateSTABfireSPEC60100%15TM / HM
Nasty PlotdarkSTAT--20TM / HM
OverheatSTABfireSPEC13090%5TM / HM
Pain SplitnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Psych UpnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
RoarnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
SafeguardnormalSTAT--25TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SnarldarkSPEC5595%15TM / HM
SpiteghostSTAT-100%10TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20TM / HM
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
Weather BallnormalSPEC50100%10TM / HM
Will O WispfireSTAT-85%15TM / HM
Zen HeadbuttpsychicPHYS8090%15TM / HM
Baby Doll EyesfairySTAT-100%30Egg
DisablenormalSTAT-100%20Egg
Energy BallgrassSPEC90100%10Egg
ExtrasensorypsychicSPEC80100%20Egg
FlailnormalPHYS-100%15Egg
Flame ChargeSTABfirePHYS50100%20Egg
Flare BlitzSTABfirePHYS120100%15Egg
Healing WishpsychicSTAT--10Egg
Heat WaveSTABfireSPEC9590%10Egg
HexghostSPEC65100%10Egg
HowlnormalSTAT--40Egg
HypnosispsychicSTAT-60%20Egg
MementodarkSTAT-100%10Egg
Psych UpnormalSTAT--10Egg
RoarnormalSTAT--20Egg
SpiteghostSTAT-100%10Egg
Baby Doll EyesfairySTAT-100%30Tutor
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15Tutor
Burning JealousySTABfireSPEC70100%5Tutor
Dark PulsedarkSPEC80100%15Tutor
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Energy BallgrassSPEC90100%10Tutor
FlamethrowerSTABfireSPEC90100%15Tutor
Foul PlaydarkPHYS95100%15Tutor
Heat WaveSTABfireSPEC9590%10Tutor
Pain SplitnormalSTAT--20Tutor
RestpsychicSTAT--5Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SpiteghostSTAT-100%10Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20Tutor
Zen HeadbuttpsychicPHYS8090%15Tutor

Vulpix Pokédex entries

8 generations · newest first
Generation VIII3 entries
Sword

While young, it has six gorgeous tails. When it grows, several new tails are sprouted.

Shield

As each tail grows, its fur becomes more lustrous. When held, it feels slightly warm.

Legends: Arceus

In its belly burns a fire, which Vulpix spits out in the form of fireballs. When young, this Pokémon has but one white tail. As the Pokémon matures, this single tail splits into six.

Generation VII5 entries
Sun

Its beautiful fur and tails have made it very popular. As it grows, its tails split to form more tails.

Moon

From its mouth spew flames that seem to resemble the spirits of the deceased. Some people mistakenly think this fire is a ghost.

Ultra Sun

Its beautiful tails have made it very popular. However, if it’s not brushed diligently, it will be a mass of tangles before you know it.

Ultra Moon

It manipulates balls of fire to catch its prey. If you raise one from when it’s young, it will grow close to you like a puppy Pokémon.

Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee

Both its fur and its tails are beautiful. As it grows, the tails split and form more tails.

Generation VI4 entries
X

When it is born, it has just one snow-white tail. The tail splits from its tip as it grows older.

Y

While young, it has six gorgeous tails. When it grows, several new tails are sprouted.

Omega Ruby

At the time of its birth, Vulpix has one white tail. The tail separates into six if this Pokémon receives plenty of love from its Trainer. The six tails become magnificently curled.

Alpha Sapphire

Inside Vulpix’s body burns a flame that never goes out. During the daytime, when the temperatures rise, this Pokémon releases flames from its mouth to prevent its body from growing too hot.

Generation V2 entries
Black, White

It controls balls of fire. As it grows, its six tails split from their tips to make more tails.

Black 2, White 2

As each tail grows, its fur becomes more lustrous. When held, it feels slightly warm.

Generation IV3 entries
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

It controls balls of fire. As it grows, its six tails split from their tips to make more tails.

HeartGold

As it develops, its single white tail gains color and splits into six. It is quite warm and cuddly.

SoulSilver

If it is attacked by an enemy that is stronger than itself, it feigns injury to fool the enemy and escapes.

Generation III5 entries
Ruby

At the time of its birth, VULPIX has one white tail. The tail separates into six if this POKéMON receives plenty of love from its TRAINER. The six tails become magnificently curled.

Sapphire

Inside VULPIX’s body burns a flame that never goes out. During the daytime, when the temperatures rise, this POKéMON releases flames from its mouth to prevent its body from growing too hot.

Emerald

It can freely control fire, making fiery orbs fly like will-o’-the-wisps. Just before evolution, its six tails grow hot as if on fire.

FireRed

While young, it has six gorgeous tails. When it grows, several new tails are sprouted.

LeafGreen

When it is born, it has just one snow- white tail. The tail splits from its tip as it grows older.

Generation II3 entries
Gold

As it develops, its single white tail gains color and splits into six. It is quite warm and cuddly.

Silver

If it is attacked by an enemy that is stronger than itself, it feigns injury to fool the enemy and escapes.

Crystal

As its body grows larger, its six warm tails become more beautiful, with a more luxur­ ious coat of fur.

Generation I2 entries
Red, Blue

At the time of birth, it has just one tail. The tail splits from its tip as it grows older.

Yellow

Both its fur and its tails are beautiful. As it grows, the tails split and form more tails.

Vulpix species data

gen I species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationI (Kanto)
ColorBrown
ShapeQuadruped
HabitatGrassland
Height0.6 m (1'12")
Weight9.9 kg (21.8 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate190 (74.5%)
Growth rateMedium
Gender ratio25% Male / 75% Female
Egg groupsGround
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience60
EV yield1 Spe
Regional dex numbers
National#037
Kanto#037
Johto#125
Hoenn#153
Johto (HGSS)#127
Unova (B2W2)#248
Hoenn (ORAS)#160
Alola (SM)#253
Ula'ula#125
Alola (USUM)#330
Ula'ula (USUM)#151
Let's Go Kanto#037
Galar#068
Hisui#168
Kitakami#037
Blueberry#157
Wild held items
Rawst Berry100% / 50%
100% in Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2 · 50% in FireRed, LeafGreen
Charcoal5%
5% in Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBalanced spread41 Atk / 50 SpA
Best statSp. Def 65average
Speed tier65 Speaverage speed
Defensive load3 weak / 6 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty190 / 255easy, about 74.5% per ball

About Vulpix

Vulpix is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). While young, it has six gorgeous tails. When it grows, several new tails are sprouted. Vulpix stands 0.6 m (1'12") tall and weighs 9.9 kg (21.8 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Vulpix base stats

Vulpix has a base stat total of 299, which is very low, suggesting it has not yet fully evolved. Its highest stat is Sp. Def at 65 (average), while its lowest is HP at 38 (poor). Vulpix is average speed with a base Speed of 65.

Vulpix weaknesses and resistances

As a Fire-type, Vulpix is weak to Water, Ground, Rock-type moves, resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy-type attacks. This gives Vulpix 3 weaknesses, 6 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Vulpix abilities

Vulpix's abilities include Flash Fire, Drought. Flash Fire protects against fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle. Its Hidden Ability is Drought, which summons strong sunlight that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.

Vulpix moves and learnset

Vulpix can learn 95 moves in Generation 9, including 19 by leveling up, 43 via TM/HM, 16 through breeding, and 17 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Overheat (Fire, 130 power), Flare Blitz (Fire, 120 power), Fire Blast (Fire, 110 power), Inferno (Fire, 100 power). For coverage, Vulpix can learn Double Edge (Normal), Foul Play (Dark), Energy Ball (Grass).

Training Vulpix

Vulpix has a capture rate of 190 (74.5%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Vulpix yields 1 Speed EV. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Vulpix belongs to the Ground egg group. Vulpix is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Vulpix → Ninetales). Wild Vulpix may be found holding Rawst Berry or Charcoal.

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Vulpix. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Vulpix, or use the team builder to see how Vulpix fits into your squad.

Tools for Vulpix
Damage calculatorDamage output and defensive matchupsCatch rate calculatorOdds for any ball, status and HPStat calculatorReal stats from IVs, EVs and natureIV calculatorWork backwards from in-game numbersCompare statsSide by side against any rivalTeam builderBuild a team around this speciesEV optimizerOptimize EV spreads for competitive playCoverage solverFind the best type coverage movesWhere to catchEncounter locations across gamesWeakness chartWhat Fire types take damage fromType chartThe full 18x18 effectiveness table
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