Vulpix (Pokémon)

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000 #{{{prevnum}}}: Clefable
Pokémon
#{{{nextnum}}}: Ninetales 000
Vulpix
ロコン Rokon
#037
037Vulpix.png
Artwork from FR/LG
Type
Fire '
Category
Fox Pokémon
Ability
Flash Fire
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Kanto
#037
Johto
#125
Hoenn
#153
Regional Browser numbers
Height
0'0"
Imperial
0.0 m
Metric
Weight
0.0 lbs.
Imperial
0.0 kg
Metric
Dex color
Unknown
Catch rate
190 (24.8%)
Body style
BodyUnknown.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F037.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Breeding
Ground group 1 cycles
(255 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 63 Battle Exp.: 631*
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Vulpix (Japanese: ロコン Rokon, German: Vulpix, French: Goupix) is a Fire-type Pokémon.

Name origin

Vulpix's name is a combination of vulpis, Latin for fox, and six, refering to its six tails. The rok in Rokon may be derived from 六 roku, six; the kon may be derived from 恨, grudge which refers to the curse that Vulpix and Ninetales may cast on their foes. This is also reflected in Vulpix, which learns Grudge. Kon may also refer to the Japanese onomatopoeia kon kon which is the sound that foxes make.

Vulpix, like Ninetales, are based on foxes. However, in Japan there are certain legends concerning foxes, or kitsune, as they are known there. One such legend which relates to Vulpix the most is how many-tailed foxes can breathe fire, create illusions, and have extremely long lifespans. After living a long time, these creatures take on spirit forms, which may be the reason why these two related Pokémon can learn Ghost-type moves.

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
38
98 - 145 186 - 280
41
41 - 102 78 - 199
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
Total:
299
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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