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Artwork from FR/LG
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Height
2'00" Imperial
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0.6 m Metric
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2'00"/0.6 m Red-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
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Weight
21.8 lbs. Imperial
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9.9 kg Metric
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21.8 lbs./9.9 kg Red-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
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EV yield
HP 0
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Atk 0
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Def 0
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Sp.Atk 0
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Sp.Def 0
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Speed 0
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Base Exp.: 63
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Battle Exp.: 631*
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Vulpix (Japanese: ロコン Rokon) is a Fire-type Pokémon.
Biology
Physiology
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Behavior
Habitat
Diet
Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Brock had a Vulpix that he obtained from Susie in Kanto. In Johto, he returned it to her.
Pokédex entries
Game
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Pokédex
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Pokémon Red and Blue
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At the time of birth, it has just one tail. The tail splits from its tip as it grows older.
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Pokémon Yellow
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Both its fur and its tails are beautiful. As it grows, the tails split and form more tails.
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Pokémon FireRed
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While young, it has six gorgeous tails. When it grows, several new tails are sprouted.
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Pokémon LeafGreen
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When it is born, it has just one snow-white tail. The tail splits from its tip as it grows older.
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Pokémon Stadium
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A single, white-colored tail splits into six beautiful tails. As it grows older, it grows even more tails.
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Pokémon Gold
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As it develops, its single white tail gains color and splits into six. It is quite warm and cuddly.
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Pokémon Silver
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If it is attacked by an enemy that is stronger than itself, it feigns injury to fool the enemy and escapes.
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Pokémon Crystal
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As its body grows larger, its six warm tails become more beautiful, with a more luxurious coat of fur.
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Pokémon Ruby
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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.
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Pokémon Sapphire
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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.
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Pokémon Emerald
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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.
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Game locations
In side games
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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38
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98 - 145
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186 - 280
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41
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41 - 102
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78 - 199
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40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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Total: 299
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Type effectiveness
Template:DP type effectiveness
Note: If Skill Swap is used on Vulpix, the effectiveness of Fire attacks will be 50.
Learnset
Template:Learnset intro
Special Moves
In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Vulpix knows Shadow Hold and Shadow Wave as a Shadow Pokémon, and learns Charm after being purified.
Evolution
Trivia
Vulpix was originally going to be called "Foxfire".
Origin
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.
Name origin
Vulpix's name is a combination of vulpes, Latin for fox, and six, referring 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. Furthermore, a コンロ konko is a gas burner stove.
In other languages
Related articles
External links