Vulpix (Pokémon)

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Pokémon
#038: Ninetales 038MS.png
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Vulpix (disambiguation).
Vulpix
Fox Pokémon
ロコン
Rokon
#037
Kantonian Vulpix
Kantonian Vulpix
Alolan Vulpix
Alolan Vulpix



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Types
Fire Unknown
Kantonian Vulpix
Ice Unknown
Alolan Vulpix
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Flash Fire
Kantonian Vulpix
Snow Cloak
Alolan Vulpix
Cacophony
Drought
Kantonian Vulpix Hidden Ability
Snow Warning
Alolan Vulpix Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Alolan Vulpix
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
25% male, 75% female
Catch rate
190 (35.2%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Field
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
2'00" 0.6 m
Kantonian Vulpix
0'0" 0 m
Alolan Vulpix
0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
{{{form4}}}
Weight
21.8 lbs. 9.9 kg
Kantonian Vulpix
0 lbs. 0 kg
Alolan Vulpix
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form3}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form4}}}
Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
63
Gen. I-IV
Unknown
IV
60
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 1
Kantonian Vulpix
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
1
Speed
Alolan Vulpix
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Body08.png
Footprint
F037.png F000.png
Alolan Vulpix
Pokédex color
Brown
Other forms may have other colors.
Base friendship
70
External Links

Vulpix (Japanese: ロコン Rokon) is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves into Ninetales when exposed to a Fire Stone.

In Alola, Vulpix has an Ice-type regional form. It evolves into Alolan Ninetales when exposed to an Ice Stone.

Biology

A one-tailed Vulpix as seen in Pokémon Battle Frontier

Vulpix is a small, quadruped, fox-like Pokémon. It has a red-brown pelt with a cream-colored underbelly. It has brown eyes, large, pointed ears with dark brown insides, and a triangular dark brown nose. Its paws are slightly darker than the rest of its pelt and have light brown paw pads. On top of its head are three curled locks of orange fur with bangs, and it has orange tails with curled tips. It is most commonly seen with six tails. However, Vulpix is born with only a single, white tail that splits as Vulpix grows. The tails grow hot as it approaches evolution.

Vulpix is capable of manipulating fire to such precision as to create floating wisps of flame. These wisps are sometimes mistaken for ghosts by humans, but Vulpix uses them to assist in catching prey. Inside its body is a flame that never goes out. When the temperature outside increases, it will expel flames from its mouth to prevent its body from overheating. Vulpix is known to feign injury to escape from opponents too powerful for it to defeat. Vulpix can be found most commonly in grassy plains.

In the Alola region, Vulpix has adapted to snowy mountain peaks and developed a snowy white pelt. It has pale blue paws, blue eyes, and dark blue insides its ears. Its snout is more pronounced and pointed than that of non-Alolan Vulpix. The locks of hair on its head and its six tails are curlier and have a wispy appearance. Alolan Vulpix is believed to have arrived in the region at the same time as humans but moved to the snow-capped mountain to avoid other Pokémon. It can be found in small packs, called skulks, that are led and protected by Ninetales. Alolan Vulpix can expel breath as cold as -58°F (-50°C), which is capable of freezing anything. While it is not suited to warmer environments, its tail can produce ice to lower the surrounding temperature if needed. An old, local name for this Pokémon is "Keokeo", referring to its white pelt. Weavile is a natural predator of Alolan Vulpix.

In the anime

In the main series

Kantonian Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix in the anime
A Vulpix Egg in the anime
An Alolan Vulpix Egg in the anime

Major appearances

Brock's Vulpix

Brock had a Vulpix that he obtained from Suzie in Kanto in Pokémon Fashion Flash, which also marked the species' debut. In Beauty and the Breeder, he returned it to her.

Snowy

In Racing to a Big Event!, an Alolan Vulpix hatched from an Egg that Lillie primarily took care of. She gave the Egg the nickname "Snowy", and kept that name for the Vulpix that hatched from it. Despite her fear of Pokémon, Lillie caught Snowy in Getting to Know You!. She was commonly seen outside of her Poké Ball.

Other

In Mewtwo Strikes Back, a Vulpix was cloned from Brock's Vulpix. It then participated in the battle between the original Pokémon and the cloned Pokémon. Vulpix reappeared in Mewtwo Returns.

In Love, Pokémon Style, Macy has a Vulpix as her main Pokémon, though Macy doesn't use it in battle. Vulpix found itself captured by Team Rocket, but it was soon rescued by Ash.

In May's Egg-Cellent Adventure!, a Vulpix hatched from an Egg.

In Getting to Know You!, Samson Oak's Vulpix hatched from the Egg that was given to Delia by Professor Oak so it could be delivered to Samson in Alola to New Adventure!. Vulpix reappeared in The Professors' New Adventure! and A Mission of Ultra Urgency!.

An Alolan Vulpix appeared in a flashback in Getting a Jump on the Competition!, under the ownership of Cerah. By the events of that episode, it had evolved into an Alolan Ninetales.

Minor appearances

A Vulpix appeared as an image in the dubbed version of The Ultimate Test.

In Pikachu Re-Volts, a Vulpix was controlled by Cassidy and Butch at Mandarin Island North.

Two Vulpix appeared in a flashback in Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?, one each under the ownership of Ralph and Emily.

In The Power of One, a Vulpix sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.

Two wild Vulpix appeared in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure. One of them helped the Trainers' Pokémon and Elekid save the Exeggcute nests and Togepi during a storm.

A Vulpix appeared in Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias, under the ownership of an elderly woman.

A Trainer's Vulpix appeared in You're a Star, Larvitar!.

A Vulpix appeared in the opening sequence of Jirachi: Wish Maker.

A Coordinator's Vulpix appeared in Disguise Da Limit.

Multiple Vulpix appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.

A Vulpix appeared in PK13.

A Vulpix appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

A Coordinator's Vulpix appeared in The Saffron Con.

A Coordinator's Vulpix appeared in What I Did for Love!.

In Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!, a Vulpix was hypnotized and kidnapped by Team Rocket.

In Staging a Heroes' Welcome!, a Coordinator's Vulpix competed in the Wallace Cup.

In Old Rivals, New Tricks!, a Coordinator's Vulpix participated in the Sandalstraw Town Pokémon Contest.

A Vulpix appeared in Mewtwo's flashback in Genesect and the Legend Awakened.

In a fantasy in Mystery on a Deserted Island!, Alexa told Ash and his friends that a Vulpix belonged to a Pirate. It was revealed that after the pirate disappeared, Vulpix stayed on the island where the treasure was hidden with the other Pokémon. It was revealed to have evolved into Ninetales afterwards.

A Vulpix appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!.

A Vulpix appeared in BWS02.

A Trainer's Vulpix appeared in Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!.

A Trainer's Vulpix appeared in I Choose You!.

A Trainer's Alolan Vulpix appeared in Mimikyu Unmasked!.

Six Trainers' Vulpix appeared in The Power of Us.

In Securing the Future!, a Trainer's Vulpix joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its normal form.

A Trainer's Vulpix appeared in a video hologram in Legend? Go! Friends? Go!.

In Caring for a Mystery!, a Trainer's Vulpix was in the Vermilion City Pokémon Center.

A Trainer's Vulpix appeared in JN030.

A Trainer's Vulpix appeared in JN033.

A Trainer's Vulpix appeared in JN036.

Pokédex entries

Episode Subject Source Entry
EP028 Vulpix Ash's Pokédex Vulpix, a Fox Pokémon. Its six tails are extremely beautiful. As it evolves, it grows even more tails. Vulpix uses powerful flame attacks.
EP028 Fire Spin Ash's Pokédex Vulpix's greatest attack: Fire Spin. Using powerful flames to block its opponent from moving, it then inflicts great damage.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
AG150 Vulpix May's Pokédex Vulpix, the Fox Pokémon. Before evolving, Vulpix's six-part tail can become as hot as a fiery blaze.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
SM014 Vulpix Rotom Pokédex Vulpix, Alola Form. The Fox Pokémon. An Ice type. Vulpix is covered in white fur and was discovered on Mount Lanakila. Its breath can reach a temperature of 60 below zero, freezing anything it touches. And that Vulpix? It's a Fire type. When carefully groomed, its six tails can be extremely beautiful.

In Pokémon Origins

In File 2: Cubone, a Vulpix was at the Pokémon House in Lavender Town.

In Pokémon Generations

A Vulpix appeared in Ecruteak City in The Reawakening, during a flashback about the creation of the legendary beasts.

In the manga

In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga

Alolan Vulpix in Pokémon Adventures

Kiaraway, a Fire-type specialist, owns a female Vulpix. She is one of his most used Pokémon, first appearing with Cyndaquil in Vulpix and Cyndaquil. She is good friends with Coconut.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Bill owns a Vulpix, which debuted in Hitmonlee, Baby! (One More Time). He uses it as a guard for his house. It reappeared at the Pokémon Association while Bill was talking about the Gym Leaders in Sunkern Treasure. In Slugging It Out With Slugma, it reappeared a second time while Bill was talking to Professor Oak, but it and Bill's Exeggcute kept being a nuisance during the conversation.

Flannery owns a Vulpix that debuted in Bravo, Vibrava. She used it to battle Shelly's Ludicolo. Although it ended up getting defeated, it managed to disable Ludicolo's main attack, Nature Power, by using Grudge just before fainting.

The first Courtney's Ninetales was a Vulpix at one point, and was used in Contests, as shown in a flashback in It All Ends Now III.

Multiple Alolan Vulpix debuted in the PASM32, where they were seen on Mount Lanakila.

In the Pokémon anime novelization series

Windy's Vulpix appeared in Race to Danger.

In the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga

Main article: Enta's Vulpix

Enta has a Vulpix that is his first Pokémon.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

A Vulpix appeared in Which One is the Real Clefairy!?.

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga

A Vulpix appeared in GDZ29, where it evolved into a Ninetales.

In the Pokémon Zensho manga

A Vulpix appeared in PZ05.

In the TCG

Main article: Vulpix (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Both regular Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix appear as Pokémon summoned from the Poké Ball. They attack using Ember and Frost Breath, respectively, with the former move burning opposing fighters with pillars of fire, and the latter move freezing them. Both forms of Vulpix also appear as Spirits.

Game data

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto
#037
Red(ENG) At the time of birth, it has just one tail. The tail splits from its tip as it grows older.
Blue
Yellow Both its fur and its tails are beautiful. As it grows, the tails split and form more tails.
Stadium A single, white-colored tail splits into six beautiful tails. As it grows older, it grows even more tails.
Generation II Johto
#125
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.
Stadium 2 As it develops, its single white tail gains color and splits into six. It is quite warm and cuddly.
Generation III Hoenn
#153
Kanto
#037
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 Sinnoh
#—
Johto
#127
Diamond It controls balls of fire. As it grows, its six tails split from their tips to make more tails.
Pearl
Platinum
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 Unova
B2W2: #248
Black It controls balls of fire. As it grows, its six tails split from their tips to make more tails.
White
Black 2 As each tail grows, its fur becomes more lustrous. When held, it feels slightly warm.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
#—
Hoenn
#160
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.
Generation VII Alola
SM: #253
Alola
USUM: #330
Kanto
#037
Kantonian Vulpix
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 Both its fur and its tails are beautiful. As it grows, the tails split and form more tails.
Let's Go Eevee
Alolan Vulpix
Sun It exhales air colder than -58 degrees Fahrenheit. Elderly people in Alola call this Pokémon by an older name—Keokeo.
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 It looks like snow come to life, and the breath it exhales is –58 degrees Fahrenheit. Another name for it is Keokeo.
Let's Go Eevee
Generation VIII Galar
#068
Kantonian Vulpix
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.
Alolan Vulpix
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.


Game locations

Generation I
Red
Trade
Blue
Routes 7 and 8, Pokémon Mansion
Blue (Japan)
Trade
Yellow
Celadon City (Rocket Game Corner)
Generation II
Gold
Trade
Silver
Routes 7, 8, 36, and 37
Crystal
Trade
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Mt. Pyre exterior
Emerald
Mt. Pyre exterior
FireRed
Trade, Event
LeafGreen
Routes 7 and 8, Pokémon Mansion
Colosseum
Trade
XD
ONBS (Shadow)
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Routes 209 and 214 (LeafGreen)
Platinum
Routes 209 and 214 (LeafGreen)
HeartGold
Trade
SoulSilver
Routes 7, 8, 36, 37, and 48
Pal Park
Field
Generation V
Black White
Abundant Shrine
Black 2 White 2
Abundant Shrine
Abundant Shrine (Hidden Grotto)*
Dream World
Pleasant Forest
Generation VI
X Y
Breed Ninetales
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Mt. Pyre exterior, Mirage Forest (north of Route 124)
Generation VII
Sun
Tapu Village, Mount Lanakila
Moon
Trade
Ultra Sun
Tapu Village, Mount Lanakila
Ultra Moon
Trade
Let's Go Pikachu
Trade
Let's Go Eevee
Routes 5, 6, 7 and 8Kanto Form
Trade Vulpix in Celadon CityAlolan Form
Generation VIII
Sword
Motostoke Stadium*
Route 3, Rolling Fields, Dappled Grove, Watchtower Ruins, East Lake Axewell, West Lake Axewell, Axew's Eye, South Lake Miloch, Giant's Seat, North Lake Miloch Kantonian Form
Trade Alolan Form
Shield
Motostoke Stadium*
Dusty Bowl, Hammerlocke Hills Kantonian Form
Trade Alolan Form
Expansion Pass
Reward for finding 20 Alolan Diglett Alolan Form


In side games

Generation I
Snap
Volcano
Pinball
Blue Field: Celadon City, Saffron City, Cinnabar Island
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Channel
Ruins of Truth
Pinball: R&S
Volcano (Ruby Field)
Trozei!
Huge Storage 1, Endless Level 17, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Fiery Field (1F-4F)
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Sky Stairway (1F-49F)
MD Sky
Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Sky Stairway (1F-49F)
Ranger: SoA
Shiver Camp, Ice Lake, Hia Valley, Almia Castle
Ranch
Hayley's trades
Rumble
Fiery Furnace (Normal Mode C)
MD Blazing
Starter Pokémon
PokéPark Wii
Lava Zone
Ranger: GS
Old Mansion, Ice Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Cave: Echo Valley, Lava: Firebreathing Mountain
Rumble U
Jungle Area: In Trouble? Tap Away!
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Sacred Plains: Stage 6
Shuffle
Isla Asul: Stage 42
Prasino Woods: Stage 592
Rumble World
Diamond Crater: Smelting Forge (All Areas),
Origin Hideaway: Secluded Volcanic Chasm (All Areas)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Zapdos Sea, Castform Sea, Entei Sea, Butterfree Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Rayquaza Sea, Entei SeaFinal Kantonian Form
Zygarde Sea, Butterfree Sea, Zygarde SeaFinal Alolan Form


In events

Vulpix
Games Event Language/Region Location Level Distribution period
FRLG Pokémon Trade and Battle Day Vulpix English United States 18 September 25, 2004
Alolan Vulpix
Games Event Language/Region Location Level Distribution period
SM Pokémon Center Sapporo Alolan Vulpix All Japan 10 November 30, 2016
December 1, 2016 to March 12, 2017
SM Pokémon Sun & Moon Alolan Vulpix Korean region Online 10 April 4 to June 30, 2017
SM Lillie's Alolan Vulpix Japanese region Online 10 July 5 to 24, 2017
SM Lillie's Alolan Vulpix All Japan 10 July 22 to August 13, 2017
SM Lillie's Alolan Vulpix Korean region Online 10 August 24, 2017 to ???

Held items

Vulpix

Game Held Item(s)
Red* Blue* Berry (100%)
Yellow*
Gold Silver Burnt Berry (25%)
Ruby Sapphire Rawst Berry Rawst Berry (100%)
Emerald
FireRed LeafGreen Rawst Berry Rawst Berry (50%)
Diamond Pearl Rawst Berry Rawst Berry (100%)
Platinum
Ranch Fire Stone Fire Stone (100%)
HeartGold SoulSilver Rawst Berry Rawst Berry (100%)
Black White Rawst Berry Rawst Berry (100%)
Black 2 White 2 Rawst Berry Rawst Berry (100%)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Charcoal Charcoal (5%)
Sword Shield Charcoal Charcoal (5%)

Alolan Vulpix

Game Held Item(s)
Sun Moon Snowball Snowball (5%)
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Snowball Snowball (5%)
Sword Shield Snowball Snowball (5%)

Stats

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.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 65.
  • Alolan Vulpix has the same stats as a regular Vulpix.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
4/5 ★★★★
Power
2/3 ★★
Skill
3/4 ★★★
Stamina
2/3 ★★
Jump
3/3 ★★★
Total
14/18 ★★


Type effectiveness

Vulpix

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Notes:

Alolan Vulpix

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Vulpix
Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Ember Fire Special 04040 100100% 25
011 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
044 Disable Normal Status 0000 100100% 20
088 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30
1212 Spite Ghost Status 0000 100100% 10
1616 Incinerate Fire Special 06060 100100% 15
2020 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000 100100% 10
2424 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000 08585% 15
2828 Extrasensory Psychic Special 08080 100100% 20
3232 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100100% 15
3636 Imprison Psychic Status 0000 —% 10
4040 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 08585% 15
4444 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 —% 25
4848 Inferno Fire Special 100100 05050% 5
5252 Grudge Ghost Status 0000 —% 5
5656 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 08585% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Vulpix
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Vulpix
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
Alolan Vulpix
Generation VIII
Other generations:
VII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Powder Snow Ice Special 04040 100100% 25
011 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
044 Disable Normal Status 0000 100100% 20
088 Ice Shard Ice Physical 04040 100100% 30
1212 Spite Ghost Status 0000 100100% 10
1616 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 09595% 15
2020 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000 100100% 10
2424 Aurora Beam Ice Special 06565 100100% 20
2828 Extrasensory Psychic Special 08080 100100% 20
3232 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100100% 10
3636 Imprison Psychic Status 0000 —% 10
4040 Mist Ice Status 0000 —% 30
4444 Aurora Veil Ice Status 0000 —% 20
4848 Sheer Cold Ice Special 0000 03030% 5
5252 Grudge Ghost Status 0000 —% 5
5656 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 07070% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Vulpix
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Vulpix

By TM/TR

Vulpix
Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM13
Bag TM Fire SwSh Sprite.png
TM13 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 085}}85% 15
TM15
Bag TM Ground SwSh Sprite.png
TM15 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM19
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM19 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 25
TM21
Bag TM Psychic SwSh Sprite.png
TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM24
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15
TM25
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM31
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM34
Bag TM Fire SwSh Sprite.png
TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM38
Bag TM Fire SwSh Sprite.png
TM38 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM39
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM40
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 —}}—% 20
TM44
Bag TM Psychic SwSh Sprite.png
TM44 Imprison Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM46
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM46 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10
TM57
Bag TM Dark SwSh Sprite.png
TM57 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10
TM60
Bag TM Psychic SwSh Sprite.png
TM60 Power Swap Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM76
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM77
Bag TM Ghost SwSh Sprite.png
TM77 Hex Ghost Special 06565 100}}100% 10
TM84
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM84 Tail Slap Normal Physical 02525 085}}85% 10
TM92
Bag TM Fire SwSh Sprite.png
TM92 Mystical Fire Fire Special 07575 100}}100% 10
TR01
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TR02
Bag TR Fire Sprite.png
TR02 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TR12
Bag TR Psychic Sprite.png
TR12 Agility Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 30
TR15
Bag TR Fire Sprite.png
TR15 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5
TR20
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TR26
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TR27
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TR30
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR30 Encore Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 5
TR31
Bag TR Steel Sprite.png
TR31 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15
TR36
Bag TR Fire Sprite.png
TR36 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 090}}90% 10
TR43
Bag TR Fire Sprite.png
TR43 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5
TR55
Bag TR Fire Sprite.png
TR55 Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TR58
Bag TR Dark Sprite.png
TR58 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TR65
Bag TR Grass Sprite.png
TR65 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TR69
Bag TR Psychic Sprite.png
TR69 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15
TR81
Bag TR Dark Sprite.png
TR81 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Vulpix
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Vulpix
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
Alolan Vulpix
Generation VIII
Other generations:
VII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM15
Bag TM Ground SwSh Sprite.png
TM15 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM19
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM19 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 25
TM21
Bag TM Psychic SwSh Sprite.png
TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM24
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15
TM25
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM27
Bag TM Ice SwSh Sprite.png
TM27 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM29
Bag TM Fairy SwSh Sprite.png
TM29 Charm Fairy Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM31
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM33
Bag TM Water SwSh Sprite.png
TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM35
Bag TM Ice SwSh Sprite.png
TM35 Hail Ice Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM39
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM40
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 —}}—% 20
TM44
Bag TM Psychic SwSh Sprite.png
TM44 Imprison Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM46
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM46 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10
TM57
Bag TM Dark SwSh Sprite.png
TM57 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10
TM60
Bag TM Psychic SwSh Sprite.png
TM60 Power Swap Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM76
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM77
Bag TM Ghost SwSh Sprite.png
TM77 Hex Ghost Special 06565 100}}100% 10
TM84
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM84 Tail Slap Normal Physical 02525 085}}85% 10
TM87
Bag TM Fairy SwSh Sprite.png
TM87 Draining Kiss Fairy Special 05050 100}}100% 10
TR01
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TR05
Bag TR Ice Sprite.png
TR05 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TR06
Bag TR Ice Sprite.png
TR06 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5
TR12
Bag TR Psychic Sprite.png
TR12 Agility Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 30
TR20
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TR26
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TR27
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TR30
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR30 Encore Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 5
TR31
Bag TR Steel Sprite.png
TR31 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15
TR58
Bag TR Dark Sprite.png
TR58 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TR69
Bag TR Psychic Sprite.png
TR69 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15
TR81
Bag TR Dark Sprite.png
TR81 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Vulpix
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Vulpix

By breeding

Vulpix
Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
EeveeVaporeonJolteonFlareonEspeonUmbreon
ZigzagoonZigzagoonLinooneLinooneBunearyLopunny
LeafeonGlaceonLillipupHerdierStoutlandMinccino
CinccinoSylveonPopplioBrionnePrimarinaStufful
BewearObstagoon
Baby-Doll Eyes Fairy Status 100% 30
DunsparceSwinubPiloswineMamoswineZigzagoonLinoone
CubchooBearticBunnelbyDiggersbyStuffulBewear
Flail Normal Physical 100% 15
PonytaRapidashScorbunnyRabootCinderace
Flame Charge Fire Physical 50 100% 20
GrowlitheArcanineWhismurLoudredExploudElectrike
ManectricRockruffLycanrocLycanrocLycanroc
Howl Normal Status —% 40
MunnaMusharna
Hypnosis Psychic Status 60% 20
StunkySkuntank
Memento Dark Status 100% 10
GrowlitheArcanineWhismurLoudredExploudElectrike
ManectricShinxLuxioLuxrayHippopotasHippowdon
LillipupHerdierStoutlandLittenTorracatIncineroar
RockruffLycanrocLycanrocLycanrocYamperBoltund
Roar Normal Status —% 20
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Vulpix in Generation VIII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Vulpix in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Vulpix
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Vulpix
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
Alolan Vulpix
Generation VIII
Other generations:
VII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
EeveeVaporeonJolteonFlareonEspeonUmbreon
ZigzagoonZigzagoonLinooneLinooneBunearyLopunny
LeafeonGlaceonLillipupHerdierStoutlandMinccino
CinccinoSylveonPopplioBrionnePrimarinaStufful
BewearObstagoon
Baby-Doll Eyes Fairy Status 100% 30
DunsparceSwinubPiloswineMamoswineZigzagoonLinoone
CubchooBearticBunnelbyDiggersbyStuffulBewear
Flail Normal Physical 100% 15
GlaceonEiscue
Freeze-Dry Ice Special 70 100% 20
GrowlitheArcanineWhismurLoudredExploudElectrike
ManectricRockruffLycanrocLycanrocLycanroc
Howl Normal Status —% 40
MunnaMusharna
Hypnosis Psychic Status 60% 20
MunnaMusharnaSylveonPopplioBrionnePrimarina
Moonblast Fairy Special 95 100% 15
GrowlitheArcanineWhismurLoudredExploudElectrike
ManectricShinxLuxioLuxrayHippopotasHippowdon
LillipupHerdierStoutlandLittenTorracatIncineroar
RockruffLycanrocLycanrocLycanrocYamperBoltund
Roar Normal Status —% 20
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Vulpix in Generation VIII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Vulpix in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Vulpix
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Vulpix

By tutoring

Vulpix
Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Sw Sh EP BD SP Burning Jealousy Fire Special 70 100% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Vulpix
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or alternate form of Vulpix
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
Alolan Vulpix
Generation VIII
Other generations:
VII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Vulpix
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or alternate form of Vulpix
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Vulpix
Move Card
Bite Blaine's Vulpix (Gym Challenge 66)
Vulpix (EX Emerald 72)
Scratch Vulpix (EX Hidden Legends 81)

Side game data

Vulpix

Pokémon Pinball
Pin037.png Pinani037.png
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Pinball RS
PinRS037.png PinRSani037.png
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani037.png
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 12.2%
Friend Area: Darkness Ridge
Phrases
51%-100% HP I'm little, but I have six tails!
26%-50% HP My health is way down to half...
1%-25% HP I'm exhausted... Even my tails are tuckered out...
Level up Leveled up! Yippee!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 037.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.2%
IQ group: G
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Fire
Poké Assist: Fire PA.png
Fire
Field move: Burn 1 field move.png
(Burn ×1)
Browser entry R-171
It forms a ring of ghostly fire around itself for protection.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Fire
Poké Assist:
(present)
Fire Assist.png
Fire
Field move:
(present)
Burn 1 field move.png
(Burn ×1)
Poké Assist:
(past)
Fire Assist.png
Fire
Field move:
(past)
Burn 1 field move.png
(Burn ×1)
Browser entry R-167/N-108
It sends out pillars of fire to attack.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush037Body.png Walking Speed: 1.64 seconds Base HP: 44
Base Attack: 67 Base Defense: 49 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW037.png PokéPark Pad entry:
Vulpix often play in the Lava Zone. They can't get enough of Absol's Hurdle Bounce.
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Fire
Attack Power: ★★★★

BT037.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Fire
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 40 - 115 Raise Max Level.png 15

#061
Shuffle037.png

Opportunist
Rarely increases damage.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Super Cheer


Pokémon GO
GO037.png Base HP: 116 Base Attack: 96 Base Defense: 109
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: Vulpix Candy 50
Fast Attacks: Quick Attack, Ember
Charged Attacks: Body Slam, Flamethrower, Flame Charge, Frustration, Return

Alolan Vulpix

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Ice
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 40 - 105 Raise Max Level.png 10

#061
Shuffle037A.png

Flash Mob
Increases damage when there are more Pokémon with the same type in the puzzle area.


Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush037ABody.png Walking Speed: 1.64 seconds Base HP: 44
Base Attack: 67 Base Defense: 49 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon GO
GO037A.png Base HP: 116 Base Attack: 96 Base Defense: 109
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: Vulpix Candy 50
Fast Attacks: Powder Snow, Zen Headbutt
Charged Attacks: Ice Beam, Blizzard, Dark Pulse

Evolution

Vulpix

037Vulpix.png
Unevolved
Vulpix
 Fire 
Fire Stone
Fire Stone
038Ninetales.png
First evolution
Ninetales
 Fire 


Alolan Vulpix

037Vulpix-Alola.png
Unevolved
Vulpix
 Ice 
Ice Stone
Ice Stone
038Ninetales-Alola.png
First evolution
Ninetales
 Ice  Fairy 


Sprites

Generation I
Red Green Red Blue Yellow
Spr 1g 037.png Spr b g1 037.png Spr 1b 037.png Spr b g1 037.png Spr 1y 037.png Spr b g1 037.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
Spr 2g 037.png Spr b 2g 037.png Spr 2s 037.png Spr b 2s 037.png Spr 2c 037.png Spr b 2c 037.png
Spr 2g 037 s.png Spr b 2g 037 s.png Spr 2s 037 s.png Spr b 2s 037 s.png Spr 2c 037 s.png Spr b 2c 037 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 037.png Spr b 3r 037.png Spr 3e 037.png Spr b 3e 037.png Spr 3f 037.png Spr b 3f 037.png
Spr 3r 037 s.png Spr b 3r 037 s.png Spr 3e 037 s.png Spr b 3e 037 s.png Spr 3f 037 s.png Spr b 3f 037 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 037.png Spr b 4d 037.png Spr 4p 037.png Spr b 4p 037.png Spr 4h 037.png Spr b 4h 037.png
Spr 4d 037 s.png Spr b 4d 037 s.png Spr 4p 037 s.png Spr b 4p 037 s.png Spr 4h 037 s.png Spr b 4h 037 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 037.png Spr b 5b 037.png Spr 5b2 037.png Spr b 5b2 037.png
Spr 5b 037 s.png Spr b 5b 037 s.png Spr 5b2 037 s.png Spr b 5b2 037 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 037.png
Spr b 6x 037.png
Spr 6o 037.png
Spr b 6o 037.png
Spr 6x 037 s.png
Spr b 6x 037 s.png
Spr 6o 037 s.png
Spr b 6o 037 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Spr 7s 037.png
Spr b 7s 037.png
Spr 7s 037.png
Spr b 7s 037.png
Spr 7s 037A.png
Spr b 7s 037A.png
Spr 7s 037A.png
Spr b 7s 037A.png
Spr 7s 037 s.png
Spr b 7s 037 s.png
Spr 7s 037 s.png
Spr b 7s 037 s.png
Spr 7s 037A s.png
Spr b 7s 037A s.png
Spr 7s 037A s.png
Spr b 7s 037A s.png
Front Back Front Back
037MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Vulpix images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

Origin

Vulpix may be based on a red fox and the 狐 kitsune of Japanese legend, which are said to have many tails, extremely long lifespans, and supernatural powers such as the ability to breath fire. After reaching an advanced age, kitsune take on spirit forms, which may explain why Vulpix can learn various Ghost-type and Psychic-type moves.

Alolan Vulpix may be based on an Arctic fox, which grows a white coat of fur in the winter to camouflage in the snow.

Name origin

Vulpix may be a combination of vulpes (Latin for fox) and six.

Its Alolan name Keokeo may be derived from keʻokeʻo (Hawaiian for white).

Rokon may be a combination of 六 roku (six) and 恨 kon (grudge; from the curse its evolution may cast on its foes), こんこん kon kon (the sound foxes make), コンロ konro (gas stove; relating to its Fire type), or 狐 ko (an alternate reading of kitsune; Japanese for fox).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ロコン Rokon Possibly from 六 roku and 恨 kon, こんこん kon kon, コンロ konro, or 狐 ko
France Flag.png French Goupix From Goupil and six
Spain Flag.png Spanish Vulpix Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Vulpix Same as English name
Italy Flag.png Italian Vulpix Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 식스테일 Sikseuteil From six and tail
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 六尾 Liùwěi Literally means "Six tails"
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 六尾 Luhkméih Literally means "Six tails"


Keokeo

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ケオケオ Keʻokeʻo From keʻokeʻo (Hawaiian for white)
France Flag.png French Ke'oke'o Same as Japanese name
Spain Flag.png Spanish Keo-Keo Same as Japanese name
Germany Flag.png German Ke'oke'o Same as Japanese name
Italy Flag.png Italian Ke'oke'o Same as Japanese name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 케오케오 Keʻokeʻo Transliteration of Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 凱歐凱歐 / 凯欧凯欧 Kǎi'ōukǎi'ōu Transliteration of Japanese name
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 凱歐凱歐 Hói'āuhói'āu Mandarin-based transliteration of Japanese name


Related articles

External links


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