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'''Brock's Vulpix''' (Japanese: '''タケシのロコン''' ''Takeshi's Rokon'') was the second {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} acquired by {{an|Brock}} in the | '''Brock's Vulpix''' (Japanese: '''タケシのロコン''' ''Takeshi's Rokon'') was the second {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} acquired by {{an|Brock}} in the [[Kanto]] [[region]], and his fourth overall. It originally belonged to [[Suzie]] before being given to Brock, and was later returned to her. | ||
==History== | ==In the anime== | ||
===[[Kanto]]=== | ===History=== | ||
====[[Kanto]]==== | |||
[[File:Suzy Vulpix.png|thumb|left|220px|Vulpix and Suzie]] | [[File:Suzy Vulpix.png|thumb|left|220px|Vulpix and Suzie]] | ||
Vulpix was given to Brock by [[Suzie]] in | Vulpix was given to Brock by [[Suzie]] in ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]''. Suzie was Brock's idol, and Vulpix took a liking to him, which was surprising, as the little Pokémon had a very snobbish nature. It even liked Brock's homemade [[Pokémon food]]. It drove away {{TRT}} with a very powerful Fire Spin, driving home the point that a focus on outer beauty could eclipse a Pokémon's inner strength. Impressed with the way Brock cared for his {{TP|Brock|Geodude}} and [[Ash's Pikachu]], Suzie decided that Brock might be able to take better care of Vulpix than she could. | ||
Like many of Brock's Pokémon, Vulpix received very little screentime compared to the Pokémon of other main characters. When it was featured, Brock was often seen grooming and pampering it. This led to events in ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'', where Misty offered to trade her {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} for Vulpix, being sick of her Psyduck's headache and annoyed at Brock's compliments of Vulpix. Later the group met the [[Eevee brothers]] in ''[[EP040|The Battling Eevee Brothers]]'' who were throwing an evolution party for their younger brother [[Mikey]] to evolve his {{p|Eevee}}. Pyro of the Eevee Brothers offered Brock a [[Fire Stone]] to evolve Vulpix, to which Brock declined, stating that he didn't want to force Vulpix to evolve if it didn't want to. | Like many of Brock's Pokémon, Vulpix received very little screentime compared to the Pokémon of other main characters. When it was featured, Brock was often seen {{pkmn|groomer|grooming and pampering}} it. This led to events in ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'', where Misty offered to [[trade]] her {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} for Vulpix, being sick of her Psyduck's headache and annoyed at Brock's compliments of Vulpix. Later the group met the [[Eevee brothers]] in ''[[EP040|The Battling Eevee Brothers]]'' who were throwing an [[evolution]] party for their younger brother [[Mikey]] to evolve his {{p|Eevee}}. Pyro of the Eevee Brothers offered Brock a [[Fire Stone]] to evolve Vulpix, to which Brock declined, stating that he didn't want to force Vulpix to evolve if it didn't want to. | ||
[[File:Brock Suzy Beauty Contest.png|thumb|220px|Vulpix in the Pokémon Beauty Contest]] | [[File:Brock Suzy Beauty Contest.png|thumb|220px|Vulpix in the Pokémon Beauty Contest]] | ||
During the [[Princess Festival]] in ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'', Brock lent Vulpix to {{an|Misty}} for the [[Queen of the Princess Festival]] as she wanted a more balanced [[Party|team]]. It was seen defeating a {{p|Tangela}} with Flamethrower en route to the final. However, it was defeated easily by [[Jessie's Lickitung]]'s tongue attack. | |||
Vulpix auditioned for the lead role in ''Pokémon in Love'', [[Cleavon Schpielbunk]]'s film, in ''[[EP069|Lights, Camera, Quacktion!]]''. However, it abandoned the stage once it became apparent that the lead {{p|Wigglytuff}} was impossibly picky. | Vulpix auditioned for the lead role in ''{{DL|Movies in the Pokémon world|Pokémon in Love}}'', [[Cleavon Schpielbunk]]'s film, in ''[[EP069|Lights, Camera, Quacktion!]]''. However, it abandoned the stage once it became apparent that the lead {{p|Wigglytuff}} was impossibly picky. | ||
Brock also used Vulpix to help Ash train sometimes, as in ''[[EP072|The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis]]'', when it fought Pikachu in a training match, resulting in the two of them discovering the ruins of [[Pokémopolis]]. In this battle, it was revealed that Vulpix could use Quick Attack. | Brock also used Vulpix to help Ash train sometimes, such as in ''[[EP072|The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis]]'', when it fought Pikachu in a training match, resulting in the two of them discovering the ruins of [[Pokémopolis]]. In this battle, it was revealed that Vulpix could use Quick Attack. | ||
===[[Orange Archipelago]]=== | ====[[Orange Archipelago]]==== | ||
When Brock decided to live at [[Professor Ivy]]'s Lab in ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]'', Vulpix resided there with him until his return in ''[[EP115|A Tent Situation]]''. | When Brock decided to live at [[Professor Ivy]]'s [[Valencia Island|Lab]] in ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]'', Vulpix resided there with him until his return in ''[[EP115|A Tent Situation]]''. | ||
===[[Johto]]=== | ====[[Johto]]==== | ||
Vulpix battled [[Miki]]'s {{p|Skarmory}} in ''[[EP152|Hot Matches!]]''. Its Flamethrower was dodged by Skarmory via {{m|Agility}}. Vulpix attempted to outrun Skarmory with its own speed, but Skarmory used {{m|Steel Wing}} on Vulpix, | Vulpix battled [[Miki]]'s {{p|Skarmory}} in ''[[EP152|Hot Matches!]]''. Its Flamethrower was dodged by Skarmory via {{m|Agility}}. Vulpix attempted to outrun Skarmory with its own speed, but Skarmory used {{m|Steel Wing}} on Vulpix, rendering it [[Fainting|unable to continue battling]]. | ||
Brock later met up with Suzie again in [[Johto]] and returned Vulpix to her in ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'' | Brock later met up with Suzie again in [[Johto]] and returned Vulpix to her in ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]''. He said at the time that he had always felt that Vulpix wasn't really his and he was just looking after it for a period of time. Brock and Suzie later entered the [[Pokémon Beauty Contest]] as partners with Vulpix being their Pokémon of choice for the event. | ||
Vulpix reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]''. | |||
==Personality and characteristics== | ===Personality and characteristics=== | ||
[[File:Brock and Vulpix.png|thumb|220px|Vulpix and Brock]] | [[File:Brock and Vulpix.png|thumb|220px|Vulpix and Brock]] | ||
Vulpix proved to be a rather particular Pokémon. It quickly took a liking and was affectionate towards {{an|Brock}}, who was often seen {{pkmn|groomer|grooming and pampering}} it. Though Vulpix was very temperamental and wary towards new people, as seen when it used Flamethrower on {{an|Misty}} in ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]''. [[Suzie]] explained that Vulpix doesn't like being touched by strangers. This was further showcased in ''[[EP069|Lights, Camera, Quacktion!]]'', when it left the stage because a {{p|Wigglytuff}} was not to its liking. Despite its cute exterior, Vulpix possesses a lot of power, which was showcased on a few occasions. | |||
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==Moves used== | ===Moves used=== | ||
{{anmov/h|fire||Brock Vulpix {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Flamethrower|1=Agility|2=Fire Spin}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Flamethrower|1=Quick Attack|2=Fire Spin}}}} | {{anmov/h|fire||Brock Vulpix {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Flamethrower|1=Agility|2=Fire Spin}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Flamethrower|1=Quick Attack|2=Fire Spin}}}} | ||
{{anmov|fire|Flamethrower|EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash}} | {{anmov|fire|Flamethrower|EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash}} | ||
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{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|EP072|The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis}} | {{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|EP072|The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis}} | ||
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* Brock told Vulpix to use {{m|Agility}} in ''[[EP072|The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis]]''. | |||
* Brock told Vulpix to use {{m|Agility}} in ''[[EP072|The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis]]'' and ''[[EP152|Hot Matches!]]''. These were [[Anime move errors#Dub only|dubbing errors]]. In the original, it was commanded to use {{m|Quick Attack}} on both occasions. | |||
==In the games== | ==In the games== | ||
Brock uses a Vulpix in Round 1 of the | Brock does not use Vulpix in the [[core series]] games. | ||
{{Pokémon/1| | ===Pokémon Stadium=== | ||
In {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}}, [[Brock]] uses a Vulpix in Round 1 of the [[Gym Leader Castle]], and a {{p|Ninetales}} in Round 2. | |||
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pokemon=Vulpix| | pokemon=Vulpix| | ||
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move4type=Fire}} | move4type=Fire}} | ||
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===Pokémon Puzzle League=== | |||
Vulpix is one of Brock's three Pokémon in [[Pokémon Puzzle League]]. | |||
==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
===In | [[File:Newspaper Brock Gary.png|thumb|250px|Brock vs. Gary in the Pokémon Newspaper Strip]] | ||
===Pokémon Newspaper Strip=== | |||
In {{strip|9}}, Brock's Vulpix battled against Gary's Beedrill at {{OBP|school|Pokémon Newspaper Strip}}. | |||
In {{strip|146}}, Brock practiced some pick up lines on Vulpix, which looked distressed and thought "Some lucky Pokémon only have to go battle for their Trainers..." | |||
===Movie adaptations=== | |||
Vulpix appeared in ''{{ma|Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei}}''. | Vulpix appeared in ''{{ma|Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei}}''. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Since Brock mentioned in ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'' that he always knew it never really was his Pokémon to begin with, even though he explicitly caught it with a [[Poké Ball]] in its [[EP028|debut episode]], Vulpix can be considered the only Pokémon not to be owned by a main character, despite being placed in said Trainer's Poké Ball. | * Since Brock mentioned in ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'' that he always knew it never really was his Pokémon to begin with, even though he explicitly caught it with a [[Poké Ball]] in its [[EP028|debut episode]], Vulpix can be considered the only Pokémon not to be owned by a main character, despite being placed in said Trainer's Poké Ball. | ||
** In its debut episode, Vulpix was able to | ** In its debut episode, Vulpix was able to be caught by one of Brock's Poké Balls without any problem, even though it was already Suzie's Pokémon. | ||
==Related articles== | ==Related articles== | ||
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[[Category:Pokémon with anime move errors]] | [[Category:Pokémon with anime move errors]] | ||
[[Category:Stadium characters]] | [[Category:Stadium characters]] | ||
[[Category:Pokémon Newspaper Strip characters]] | |||
[[de:Susis Vulpix]] | [[de:Susis Vulpix]] | ||
[[es:Vulpix de Suzy]] | |||
[[fr:Goupix de Suzie]] | [[fr:Goupix de Suzie]] | ||
[[it:Vulpix di Brock]] | [[it:Vulpix di Brock]] | ||
[[ja:タケシのロコン]] | [[ja:タケシのロコン]] | ||
[[zh:小雪的六尾]] | [[zh:小雪的六尾]] | ||
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Brock's Vulpix (Japanese: タケシのロコン Takeshi's Rokon) was the second Pokémon acquired by Brock in the Kanto region, and his fourth overall. It originally belonged to Suzie before being given to Brock, and was later returned to her.
In the anime
History
Kanto
Vulpix was given to Brock by Suzie in Pokémon Fashion Flash. Suzie was Brock's idol, and Vulpix took a liking to him, which was surprising, as the little Pokémon had a very snobbish nature. It even liked Brock's homemade Pokémon food. It drove away Team Rocket with a very powerful Fire Spin, driving home the point that a focus on outer beauty could eclipse a Pokémon's inner strength. Impressed with the way Brock cared for his Geodude and Ash's Pikachu, Suzie decided that Brock might be able to take better care of Vulpix than she could.
Like many of Brock's Pokémon, Vulpix received very little screentime compared to the Pokémon of other main characters. When it was featured, Brock was often seen grooming and pampering it. This led to events in The Ninja Poké-Showdown, where Misty offered to trade her Psyduck for Vulpix, being sick of her Psyduck's headache and annoyed at Brock's compliments of Vulpix. Later the group met the Eevee brothers in The Battling Eevee Brothers who were throwing an evolution party for their younger brother Mikey to evolve his Eevee. Pyro of the Eevee Brothers offered Brock a Fire Stone to evolve Vulpix, to which Brock declined, stating that he didn't want to force Vulpix to evolve if it didn't want to.
During the Princess Festival in Princess vs. Princess, Brock lent Vulpix to Misty for the Queen of the Princess Festival as she wanted a more balanced team. It was seen defeating a Tangela with Flamethrower en route to the final. However, it was defeated easily by Jessie's Lickitung's tongue attack.
Vulpix auditioned for the lead role in Pokémon in Love, Cleavon Schpielbunk's film, in Lights, Camera, Quacktion!. However, it abandoned the stage once it became apparent that the lead Wigglytuff was impossibly picky.
Brock also used Vulpix to help Ash train sometimes, such as in The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis, when it fought Pikachu in a training match, resulting in the two of them discovering the ruins of Pokémopolis. In this battle, it was revealed that Vulpix could use Quick Attack.
Orange Archipelago
When Brock decided to live at Professor Ivy's Lab in Poké Ball Peril, Vulpix resided there with him until his return in A Tent Situation.
Johto
Vulpix battled Miki's Skarmory in Hot Matches!. Its Flamethrower was dodged by Skarmory via Agility. Vulpix attempted to outrun Skarmory with its own speed, but Skarmory used Steel Wing on Vulpix, rendering it unable to continue battling.
Brock later met up with Suzie again in Johto and returned Vulpix to her in Beauty and the Breeder. He said at the time that he had always felt that Vulpix wasn't really his and he was just looking after it for a period of time. Brock and Suzie later entered the Pokémon Beauty Contest as partners with Vulpix being their Pokémon of choice for the event.
Vulpix reappeared in a flashback in Gotta Catch Ya Later!.
Personality and characteristics
Vulpix proved to be a rather particular Pokémon. It quickly took a liking and was affectionate towards Brock, who was often seen grooming and pampering it. Though Vulpix was very temperamental and wary towards new people, as seen when it used Flamethrower on Misty in Pokémon Fashion Flash. Suzie explained that Vulpix doesn't like being touched by strangers. This was further showcased in Lights, Camera, Quacktion!, when it left the stage because a Wigglytuff was not to its liking. Despite its cute exterior, Vulpix possesses a lot of power, which was showcased on a few occasions.
Moves used
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- Brock told Vulpix to use Agility in The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis and Hot Matches!. These were dubbing errors. In the original, it was commanded to use Quick Attack on both occasions.
In the games
Brock does not use Vulpix in the core series games.
Pokémon Stadium
In Pokémon Stadium, Brock uses a Vulpix in Round 1 of the Gym Leader Castle, and a Ninetales in Round 2.
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Pokémon Puzzle League
Vulpix is one of Brock's three Pokémon in Pokémon Puzzle League.
In the manga
Pokémon Newspaper Strip
In Strip 9, Brock's Vulpix battled against Gary's Beedrill at school.
In Strip 146, Brock practiced some pick up lines on Vulpix, which looked distressed and thought "Some lucky Pokémon only have to go battle for their Trainers..."
Movie adaptations
Vulpix appeared in Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei.
In the TCG
The following is a list of cards named Brock's Vulpix.
| Brock's Vulpix Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format. Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats. | |||||||
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Rarity | # | Japanese Expansion |
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Gym Heroes | 
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73/132 | Leaders' Stadium |
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Gym Challenge | 
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37/132 | Leaders' Stadium |
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Trivia
- Since Brock mentioned in Beauty and the Breeder that he always knew it never really was his Pokémon to begin with, even though he explicitly caught it with a Poké Ball in its debut episode, Vulpix can be considered the only Pokémon not to be owned by a main character, despite being placed in said Trainer's Poké Ball.
- In its debut episode, Vulpix was able to be caught by one of Brock's Poké Balls without any problem, even though it was already Suzie's Pokémon.
Related articles
For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Vulpix.
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