Name origin

vulpine
describing foxes
six
its number of tails


Vulpix artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 037
Type Fire
Species Fox Pokémon
Height 2′0″ (0.61m)
Weight 21.8 lbs (9.9 kg)
Abilities Flash Fire
Drought (Dream World)
Local № 037 (R/B/Y, FireRed, LeafGreen)
125 (Gold, Silver, Crystal)
153 (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald)
127 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
248 (Black 2, White 2)
Japanese Rokon

Breeding

Egg Groups Field
Gender 25% male, 75% female
Egg cycles 21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield 1 Speed
Catch rate 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 63
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Type defenses

Vulpix stats

The base stats for Vulpix are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 38
186 - 280
Attack 41
78 - 199
Defense 40
76 - 196
Sp. Atk 50
94 - 218
Sp. Def 65
121 - 251
Speed 65
121 - 251
Total 299

Pokedex descriptions

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.
Gold As it develops, its single white tail gains color and splits into six. It is quite warm and cuddly.
Silver
SoulSilver
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 luxurious coat of fur.
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.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Black
White
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.
Black 2
White 2
As each tail grows, its fur becomes more lustrous. When held, it feels slightly warm.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Vulpix learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 EmberFireSpecial40100
4 Tail WhipNormalStatus-100
7 RoarNormalStatus-100
10 Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100
12 Fire SpinFireSpecial3585
15 Confuse RayGhostStatus-100
18 ImprisonPsychicStatus--
20 Faint AttackDarkPhysical60
23 Flame BurstFireSpecial70100
26 Will-O-WispFireStatus-75
28 HexGhostSpecial50100
31 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
34 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
36 SafeguardNormalStatus--
39 ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial80100
42 Fire BlastFireSpecial12085
44 GrudgeGhostStatus--
47 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
50 InfernoFireSpecial10050

Vulpix learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 EmberFireSpecial40100
4 Tail WhipNormalStatus-100
7 RoarNormalStatus-100
11 Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100
14 Fire SpinFireSpecial3585
17 Confuse RayGhostStatus-100
21 ImprisonPsychicStatus--
24 Flame BurstFireSpecial70100
27 SafeguardNormalStatus--
31 Will-O-WispFireStatus-75
34 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
37 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
41 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
44 InfernoFireSpecial10050
47 GrudgeGhostStatus--
51 ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial80100
54 Fire BlastFireSpecial12085

Vulpix learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 EmberFireSpecial40100
4 Tail WhipNormalStatus-100
7 RoarNormalStatus-100
11 Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100
14 Will-O-WispFireStatus-75
17 Confuse RayGhostStatus-100
21 ImprisonPsychicStatus--
24 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
27 SafeguardNormalStatus--
31 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
34 Fire SpinFireSpecial3585
37 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
41 GrudgeGhostStatus--
44 ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial80100
47 Fire BlastFireSpecial12085

Egg moves

Vulpix learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Vulpix egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
DisableNormalStatus-100
HypnosisPsychicStatus-60
FlailNormalPhysical-100
SpiteGhostStatus-100
Faint AttackDarkPhysical60
Heat WaveFireSpecial10090
Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial80100
HowlNormalStatus--
Power SwapPsychicStatus--
Flare BlitzFirePhysical120100
HexGhostSpecial50100
Tail SlapNormalPhysical2585

Vulpix learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Vulpix egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
DisableNormalStatus-100
HypnosisPsychicStatus-60
FlailNormalPhysical-100
SpiteGhostStatus-100
Faint AttackDarkPhysical60
Psych UpNormalStatus--
Heat WaveFireSpecial10090
ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial80100
HowlNormalStatus--
Power SwapPsychicStatus--
Flare BlitzFirePhysical120100
Energy BallGrassSpecial80100

Move Tutor moves

Vulpix can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
SpiteGhostStatus-100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Pain SplitNormalStatus--
Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
Heat WaveFireSpecial10090
Role PlayPsychicStatus--
CovetNormalPhysical60100
Dark PulseDarkSpecial80100
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090
Foul PlayDarkPhysical95100

Vulpix can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
SwiftNormalSpecial60
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
SpiteGhostStatus-100
Pain SplitNormalStatus--
Heat WaveFireSpecial10090
Magic CoatPsychicStatus--
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090
Ominous WindGhostSpecial60100

Moves learnt by HM

Vulpix does not learn any HM moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Vulpix is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
5 RoarNormalStatus-100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
20 SafeguardNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
35 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
38 Fire BlastFireSpecial12085
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Flame ChargeFirePhysical50100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
50 OverheatFireSpecial14090
53 Energy BallGrassSpecial80100
59 IncinerateFireSpecial30100
61 Will-O-WispFireStatus-75
66 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
77 Psych UpNormalStatus--
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Vulpix is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
5 RoarNormalStatus-100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
20 SafeguardNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
23 Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
35 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
38 Fire BlastFireSpecial12085
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
50 OverheatFireSpecial14090
58 EndureNormalStatus--
61 Will-O-WispFireStatus-75
66 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
77 Psych UpNormalStatus--
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
79 Dark PulseDarkSpecial80100
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Vulpix sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Vulpix normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Vulpix shiny sprite
NORMAL
HG/SS
Vulpix normal sprite
SHINY
HG/SS
Vulpix shiny sprite

See all Vulpix sprites


Where to find Vulpix

Red
Blue
Route 7, 8
Gold
Silver
Route 7, 8, 36, 37
Sapphire
Ruby
Mt. Pyre
FireRed
LeafGreen
Route 7, 8
Emerald Mt. Pyre
Pearl
Diamond
Route 209, 214
Platinum Route 209, 214
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Route 7, 8, 36, 37, 48
White
Black
Abundant Shrine
Black 2
White 2
Abundant Shrine

Pokeathlon stats

Speed ★ ★ ★ ★
Power
Skill ★ ★
Stamina
Jump ★ ★

Minimum      Base stat      Maximum


Answers to Vulpix questions