Vulpix
Vulpix is a Fire type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Vulpix has an Alolan Form, introduced in Pokémon Sun/Moon.
Pokédex data
National № | 0037 |
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Type | Fire |
Species | Fox Pokémon |
Height | 0.6 m (2′00″) |
Weight | 9.9 kg (21.8 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Flash Fire Drought (hidden ability) |
Local № | 0037 (Yellow/Red/Blue) 0125 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0153 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0037 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0127 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0248 (Black 2/White 2) 0160 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0253 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0330 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0037 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0068 (Sword/Shield) 0168 (Legends: Arceus) 0037 (The Teal Mask) 0157 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
EV yield | 1 Speed |
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Catch rate | 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 60 |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Field |
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Gender | 25% male, 75% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 38 | 186 | 280 | |
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Attack | 41 | 78 | 199 | |
Defense | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
Sp. Atk | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
Sp. Def | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
Speed | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
Total | 299 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Pokédex data
National № | 0037 |
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Type | Ice |
Species | Fox Pokémon |
Height | 0.6 m (2′00″) |
Weight | 9.9 kg (21.8 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Snow Cloak Snow Warning (hidden ability) |
Local № | 0037 (Yellow/Red/Blue) 0125 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0153 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0037 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0127 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0248 (Black 2/White 2) 0160 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0253 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0330 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0037 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0068 (Sword/Shield) 0168 (Legends: Arceus) 0037 (The Teal Mask) 0157 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
EV yield | 1 Speed |
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Catch rate | 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 60 |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Field |
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Gender | 25% male, 75% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 38 | 186 | 280 | |
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Attack | 41 | 78 | 199 | |
Defense | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
Sp. Atk | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
Sp. Def | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
Speed | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
Total | 299 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Vulpix changes
- In Generation 1, Vulpix has a base Special stat of 65.
- In Generations 1-4, Vulpix has a base experience yield of 63.
- In Generations 2-7, Vulpix has a base Friendship value of 70.
- In Generation 7, Alolan Vulpix has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Vulpix
Red Blue |
At the time of birth, it has just one tail. The tail splits from its tip as it grows older. |
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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 | 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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
It controls balls of fire. As it grows, its six tails split from their tips to make more tails. |
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. |
Alolan Vulpix
Sun | It exhales air colder than -58 degrees Fahrenheit. Elderly people in Alola call this Pokémon by an older name—Keokeo. |
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Moon | In hot weather, this Pokémon makes ice shards with its six tails and sprays them around to cool itself off. |
Ultra Sun | If you carelessly approach it because it’s cute, the boss of the pack, Ninetales, will appear and freeze you. |
Ultra Moon | They live together in a skulk, helping one another. Before eating their prey, they freeze it solid with their –58 degree Fahrenheit breath. |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
It looks like snow come to life, and the breath it exhales is –58 degrees Fahrenheit. Another name for it is Keokeo. |
Sword | After long years in the ever-snowcapped mountains of Alola, this Vulpix has gained power over ice. |
Shield | If you observe its curly hairs through a microscope, you’ll see small ice particles springing up. |
Legends: Arceus | These Pokémon live in packs in the snowy mountains and defend themselves with icy breath. I suspect this species changed its form to adapt to the frigid climate. |
Moves learned by Vulpix
Moves learnt by level up
Vulpix learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Ember | Fire | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Tail Whip | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
4 | Disable | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
8 | Quick Attack | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
12 | Spite | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
16 | Incinerate | Fire | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
20 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
24 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | ![]() | — | 85 |
28 | Extrasensory | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
32 | Flamethrower | Fire | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
36 | Imprison | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
40 | Fire Spin | Fire | ![]() | 35 | 85 |
44 | Safeguard | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
48 | Inferno | Fire | ![]() | 100 | 50 |
52 | Fire Blast | Fire | ![]() | 110 | 85 |
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Powder Snow | Ice | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Tail Whip | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
4 | Disable | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
8 | Ice Shard | Ice | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
12 | Spite | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
16 | Icy Wind | Ice | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
20 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
24 | Aurora Beam | Ice | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
28 | Extrasensory | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
32 | Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
36 | Imprison | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
40 | Mist | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
44 | Aurora Veil | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
48 | Freeze-Dry | Ice | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
52 | Blizzard | Ice | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
Egg moves
Vulpix learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Vulpix gen 9 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Vulpix is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Take Down | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
02 | Charm | Fairy | ![]() | — | 100 |
04 | Agility | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
07 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
17 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
24 | Fire Spin | Fire | ![]() | 35 | 85 |
25 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
29 | Hex | Ghost | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
30 | Snarl | Dark | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
32 | Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
38 | Flame Charge | Fire | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
47 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
49 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
55 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
59 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 90 |
62 | Foul Play | Dark | ![]() | 95 | 100 |
66 | Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
85 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
92 | Imprison | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
94 | Dark Pulse | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
103 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
107 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | ![]() | — | 85 |
118 | Heat Wave | Fire | ![]() | 95 | 90 |
119 | Energy Ball | Grass | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
122 | Encore | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
125 | Flamethrower | Fire | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
130 | Helping Hand | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
132 | Baton Pass | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
140 | Nasty Plot | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
141 | Fire Blast | Fire | ![]() | 110 | 85 |
157 | Overheat | Fire | ![]() | 130 | 90 |
165 | Flare Blitz | Fire | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
171 | Tera Blast | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
172 | Roar | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
177 | Spite | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
193 | Weather Ball | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
195 | Burning Jealousy | Fire | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Take Down | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
02 | Charm | Fairy | ![]() | — | 100 |
03 | Fake Tears | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
04 | Agility | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
07 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
17 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
19 | Disarming Voice | Fairy | ![]() | 40 | ∞ |
22 | Chilling Water | Water | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
25 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
29 | Hex | Ghost | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
32 | Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
34 | Icy Wind | Ice | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
37 | Draining Kiss | Fairy | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
41 | Stored Power | Psychic | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
47 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
50 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
52 | Snowscape | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
55 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
59 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 90 |
62 | Foul Play | Dark | ![]() | 95 | 100 |
66 | Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
79 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
85 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
92 | Imprison | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
94 | Dark Pulse | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
103 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
122 | Encore | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
127 | Play Rough | Fairy | ![]() | 90 | 90 |
130 | Helping Hand | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
132 | Baton Pass | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
135 | Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
139 | Misty Terrain | Fairy | ![]() | — | — |
140 | Nasty Plot | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
143 | Blizzard | Ice | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
171 | Tera Blast | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
172 | Roar | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
177 | Spite | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
187 | Icicle Spear | Ice | ![]() | 25 | 100 |
193 | Weather Ball | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Vulpix learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Ember | Fire | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
5 | Quick Attack | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
9 | Nasty Plot | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
15 | Flame Wheel | Fire | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
21 | Hex | Ghost | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
29 | Extrasensory | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
37 | Flamethrower | Fire | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
47 | Fire Blast | Fire | ![]() | 110 | 85 |
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Powder Snow | Ice | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
5 | Quick Attack | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
9 | Nasty Plot | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
15 | Draining Kiss | Fairy | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
21 | Ice Fang | Ice | ![]() | 65 | 95 |
29 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
37 | Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
47 | Blizzard | Ice | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
Move Tutor moves
Vulpix can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Baby-Doll Eyes | Fairy | ![]() | — | 100 |
Dark Pulse | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Energy Ball | Grass | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Flamethrower | Fire | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
Mystical Fire | Fire | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Ominous Wind | Ghost | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
Zen Headbutt | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 90 |
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Baby-Doll Eyes | Fairy | ![]() | — | 100 |
Dark Pulse | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Energy Ball | Grass | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Ice Fang | Ice | ![]() | 65 | 95 |
Icy Wind | Ice | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
Zen Headbutt | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 90 |
Vulpix sprites
Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Where to find Vulpix
Red | Trade/migrate from another game |
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Blue | Route 7, 8, Pokémon Mansion |
Yellow | Celadon City |
Gold | Trade/migrate from another game |
Silver | Route 7, 8, 36, 37 |
Crystal | Trade/migrate from another game |
Ruby Sapphire |
Mt. Pyre |
FireRed | Trade/migrate from another game |
LeafGreen | Route 7, 8, Pokémon Mansion |
Emerald | Mt. Pyre |
Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Route 209, 214 |
HeartGold | Trade/migrate from another game |
SoulSilver | Route 7, 8, 36, 37, 48 |
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Abundant Shrine |
X Y |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Mt. Pyre, Mirage Spots |
Sun | Route 14, Tapu Village, Mount Lanakila |
Moon | Trade/migrate from another game |
Ultra Sun | Route 14, Tapu Village, Mount Lanakila |
Ultra Moon Let's Go Pikachu |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Let's Go Eevee | Route 5, 6, 7, 8, Celadon City |
Sword | Route 3, Rolling Fields, South Lake Miloch, East Lake Axewell, Axew's Eye, Dappled Grove, West Lake Axewell, Giant's Seat, North Lake Miloch, Watchtower Ruins |
Shield | Dusty Bowl, Hammerlocke Hills |
Brilliant Diamond | Trade/migrate from another game |
Shining Pearl | Spacious Cave, Volcanic Cave, Sandsear Cave, Typhlo Cavern |
Legends: Arceus | Veilstone Cape |
Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Vulpix questions
- Regional Variants' Hidden Ability Inheritance and Vice Versa?
- What does “Keokeo” mean?
- Where is the easiest place to find eevee and vulpix in heart gold?
- Can Vulpix learn hex because it has 6 tails?
- How do I get vulpix with drought?
- If a Level 1 Vulpix used Power Swap on a Pokemon, what would happen?
- Can I catch Vulpix in White 2?
- What is a good Little Cup Moveset for Vulpix?
- Where are the Alolan Vulpix hidden in Request 83 (Snow-White Vulpix In The Snow)?
- Can a Kanto Vulpix evolve into a Kanto Ninetales in Alola?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
English | Vulpix |
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Japanese | ロコン (Rokon) |
German | Vulpix |
French | Goupix |
Italian | Vulpix |
Spanish | Vulpix |
Korean | 식스테일 (sikseuteil) |
Chinese (Simplified) | 六尾 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 六尾 |
English |
Fox Pokémon |
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Japanese | きつねポケモン |
German | Fuchs-Pokémon |
French | Pokémon Renard |
Italian | Pokémon Volpe |
Spanish | Pokémon Zorro |
Korean | 여우포켓몬 |
Chinese (Simplified) | 狐狸宝可梦 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 狐狸寶可夢 |
Name origin
- vulpine
- of or relating to foxes
- six
- its number of tails