#037

Vulpix

fire

Abilities

Flash FireDrought(Hidden)

Height: 0.6 m (1'12")

Weight: 9.9 kg (21.8 lbs)

Base Exp: 60

Base Stats

HP38

Atk41

Def40

SpA50

SpD65

Spe65

BST299

EV Yield: 1 Spe

Stat Ranges at Lv. 100

Stat

Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)

186280

Atk

78199

Def

76196

SpA

94218

SpD

121251

Spe

121251

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info

Generation: I (Kanto)
Color: Brown
Shape: Quadruped
Habitat: Grassland
Growth Rate: Medium
Capture Rate: 190 (74.5%)
Gender Ratio: 25% Male / 75% Female
Egg Groups: Ground
Hatch Counter: 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
Base Experience: 60
EV Yield: 1 Spe
Height: 0.6 m (1'12")
Weight: 9.9 kg (21.8 lbs)

Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type.

nor—

fir½

wat2

ele—

gra½

ice½

fig—

poi—

gro2

fly—

psy—

bug½

roc2

gho—

dra—

dar—

ste½

fai½

Weak to: Water, Ground, Rock

Resists: Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy

Abilities

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.

DroughtHidden Ability

Summons strong sunlight that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.

Evolution Chain

Pokedex Entries27 entries

Generation VII

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 VIII

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.

Show older entries (Gen I, II, III, IV, V, VI)

Generation I

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.

Generation II

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 III

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 IV

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 V

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 VI

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

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.

Moves (Gen 9)95 moves

Level Up

19 moves

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Pow	Acc	PP
4	Disable	nor	N	—	100%	20
5	Tail Whip	nor	N	—	100%	30
7	EmberSTAB	fir	S	40	100%	25
9	Nasty Plot	dar	N	—	—	20
9	Baby Doll Eyes	fai	N	—	100%	30
12	Spite	gho	N	—	100%	10
16	Quick Attack	nor	P	40	100%	30
16	IncinerateSTAB	fir	S	60	100%	15
28	Roar	nor	N	—	—	20
28	Confuse Ray	gho	N	—	100%	10
28	Hex	gho	S	65	100%	10
31	Will O Wisp	fir	N	—	85%	15
37	FlamethrowerSTAB	fir	S	90	100%	15
39	Imprison	psy	N	—	—	10
42	Fire SpinSTAB	fir	S	35	85%	15
44	Safeguard	nor	N	—	—	25
50	InfernoSTAB	fir	S	100	50%	5
51	Extrasensory	psy	S	80	100%	20
56	Fire BlastSTAB	fir	S	110	85%	5

TM / HM

43 moves

Move	Type	Cat.	Pow	Acc	PP
Agility	psy	N	—	—	30
Baton Pass	nor	N	—	—	40
Body Slam	nor	P	85	100%	15
Burning JealousySTAB	fir	S	70	100%	5
Charm	fai	N	—	100%	20
Confuse Ray	gho	N	—	100%	10
Dark Pulse	dar	S	80	100%	15
Dig	gro	P	80	100%	10
Double Edge	nor	P	120	100%	15
Encore	nor	N	—	100%	5
Endure	nor	N	—	—	10
Energy Ball	gra	S	90	100%	10
Facade	nor	P	70	100%	20
Fire BlastSTAB	fir	S	110	85%	5
Fire SpinSTAB	fir	S	35	85%	15
Flame ChargeSTAB	fir	P	50	100%	20
FlamethrowerSTAB	fir	S	90	100%	15
Flare BlitzSTAB	fir	P	120	100%	15
Foul Play	dar	P	95	100%	15
Heat WaveSTAB	fir	S	95	90%	10
Helping Hand	nor	N	—	—	20
Hex	gho	S	65	100%	10
Imprison	psy	N	—	—	10
IncinerateSTAB	fir	S	60	100%	15
Nasty Plot	dar	N	—	—	20
OverheatSTAB	fir	S	130	90%	5
Pain Split	nor	N	—	—	20
Protect	nor	N	—	—	10
Psych Up	nor	N	—	—	10
Rest	psy	N	—	—	5
Roar	nor	N	—	—	20
Safeguard	nor	N	—	—	25
Sleep Talk	nor	N	—	—	10
Snarl	dar	S	55	95%	15
Spite	gho	N	—	100%	10
Substitute	nor	N	—	—	10
Sunny Day	fir	N	—	—	5
Swift	nor	S	60	—	20
Take Down	nor	P	90	85%	20
Tera Blast	nor	S	80	100%	10
Weather Ball	nor	S	50	100%	10
Will O Wisp	fir	N	—	85%	15
Zen Headbutt	psy	P	80	90%	15

Egg Moves

16 moves

Move	Type	Cat.	Pow	Acc	PP
Baby Doll Eyes	fai	N	—	100%	30
Disable	nor	N	—	100%	20
Energy Ball	gra	S	90	100%	10
Extrasensory	psy	S	80	100%	20
Flail	nor	P	—	100%	15
Flame ChargeSTAB	fir	P	50	100%	20
Flare BlitzSTAB	fir	P	120	100%	15
Healing Wish	psy	N	—	—	10
Heat WaveSTAB	fir	S	95	90%	10
Hex	gho	S	65	100%	10
Howl	nor	N	—	—	40
Hypnosis	psy	N	—	60%	20
Memento	dar	N	—	100%	10
Psych Up	nor	N	—	—	10
Roar	nor	N	—	—	20
Spite	gho	N	—	100%	10

Move Tutor

17 moves

Move	Type	Cat.	Pow	Acc	PP
Baby Doll Eyes	fai	N	—	100%	30
Body Slam	nor	P	85	100%	15
Burning JealousySTAB	fir	S	70	100%	5
Dark Pulse	dar	S	80	100%	15
Double Edge	nor	P	120	100%	15
Endure	nor	N	—	—	10
Energy Ball	gra	S	90	100%	10
FlamethrowerSTAB	fir	S	90	100%	15
Foul Play	dar	P	95	100%	15
Heat WaveSTAB	fir	S	95	90%	10
Pain Split	nor	N	—	—	20
Rest	psy	N	—	—	5
Sleep Talk	nor	N	—	—	10
Spite	gho	N	—	100%	10
Substitute	nor	N	—	—	10
Swift	nor	S	60	—	20
Zen Headbutt	psy	P	80	90%	15

Wild Held Items

Items that wild Vulpix may be holding when encountered.

Rawst Berry

100% in Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 250% in FireRed, LeafGreen

Charcoal

5% in Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Pokedex 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

Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

firOverheat130 powS

firFlare Blitz120 powP

firFire Blast110 powS

firInferno100 powS

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

norDouble Edge120 powP

darFoul Play95 powP

graEnergy Ball90 powS

norTake Down90 powP

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Tools for Vulpix

Damage Calculator

Calculate damage output and defensive matchups

Team Builder

Build teams around this Pokemon

EV Optimizer

Optimize EV spreads for competitive play

Coverage Solver

Find the best type coverage moves

Where To Catch

Find encounter locations across games

Stat Calculator

Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature

About Vulpix

Vulpix is a Fire-type Pokemon 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 Pokemon.

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 & 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 & 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 above 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.

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