Vulpix (Pokémon)

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Vulpix ロコン Rokon #037
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Fire ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Fox Pokémon
Ability Flash Fire Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #037 Johto #125 Hoenn #153 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 2′00″ Imperial 0.6 m Metric 2′00″/0.6 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 21.8 lbs. Imperial 9.9 kg Metric 21.8 lbs./9.9 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Brown	Catch rate 190 (24.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 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*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Vulpix (Japanese: ロコン Rokon) is a Fire-type Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

Vulpix is a small, fox-like Pokémon that has a red-brown pelt and six gorgeous tails. At birth, Vulpix has only one white tail, which apparently splits as it grows older.

Gender differences

None.

Habitat

Vulpix can be found in grassy plains, near active volcanoes, or in mountainous areas with lots of shade.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Brock had a Vulpix that he obtained from Susie in Kanto in Pokémon Fashion Flash. In Beauty and the Breeder, he returned it to her.

In the manga

In Pokémon Special, Flannery had a Vulpix.

In Pocket Monsters Emerald: Challenge!! Battle Frontier, the main character, Enta has a Vulpix that is his first Pokémon, as well as his most powerful and loyal.

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red 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 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 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 Diamond It controls balls of fire. As it grows, its six tails split from their tips to make more tails. Pearl It controls balls of fire. As it grows, its six tails split from their tips to make more tails. Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Few Routes 7 and 8, Pokémon Mansion (Blue only) Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Prize Rocket Game Corner
Generation II Gold Silver Common Routes 7, 8, 36, and 37 (Silver only) Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Common Mt. Pyre exterior Emerald Common Mt. Pyre exterior FireRed LeafGreen Common Routes 7 and 8, Pokémon Mansion (LeafGreen only) Colosseum None Trade XD One ONBS (Shadow)
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Uncommon Routes 209 and 214 (dongle method: LeafGreen) Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Field Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Snap	Volcano
Pokémon Channel	Ruins of Truth
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Volcano (Ruby Field)
Pokémon Trozei	Huge Storage 1 Endless Level 17 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon	Fiery Field (1F-4F)

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 38		98 - 145	186 - 280
Attack: 41		41 - 102	78 - 199
Defense: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Sp. Atk: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Sp. Def: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Speed: 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.

Type effectiveness

Notes:

1. If Skill Swap is used on Vulpix, the effectiveness of Fire attacks will be 50.
2. In Generation I, the effectiveness of Ice-type moves is 100.

Learnset

By leveling up

Game	Generation I	Generation II	Generation III	Generation IV
Start	Ember Tail Whip	Ember Tail Whip	Ember	Ember
4				Tail Whip
5			Tail Whip
7		Quick Attack		Roar
9			Roar
11				Quick Attack
13		Confuse Ray	Quick Attack
14				Will-O-Wisp
16	Quick Attack
17			Will-O-Wisp	Confuse Ray
19		Safeguard
21	Roar		Confuse Ray	Imprison
24				Flamethrower
25		Roar	Imprison
27				Safeguard
28	Confuse Ray
29			Flamethrower
31		Flamethrower		Payback
33			Safeguard
34				Fire Spin
35	Flamethrower
37		Fire Spin	Grudge	Captivate
41			Fire Spin	Grudge
44				Extrasensory
47				Fire Blast
48	Fire Spin

By TM/HM

Number	Generation I	Generation II	Generation III	Generation IV
TM02		Headbutt
TM03		Curse
TM05		Roar	Roar	Roar
TM06	Toxic	Toxic	Toxic	Toxic
TM08	Body Slam
TM09	Take Down
TM10	Double-Edge	Hidden Power	Hidden Power	Hidden Power
TM11		Sunny Day	Sunny Day	Sunny Day
TM13		Snore
TM17		Protect	Protect	Protect
TM20	Rage	Endure	Safeguard	Safeguard
TM21		Frustration	Frustration	Frustration
TM23		Iron Tail	Iron Tail	Iron Tail
TM27		Return	Return	Return
TM28	Dig	Dig	Dig	Dig
TM31	Mimic
TM32	Double Team	Double Team	Double Team	Double Team
TM33	Reflect
TM34	Bide	Swagger
TM35		Sleep Talk	Flamethrower	Flamethrower
TM38	Fire Blast	Fire Blast	Fire Blast	Fire Blast
TM39	Swift	Swift
TM40	Skull Bash
TM42			Facade	Facade
TM43			Secret Power	Secret Power
TM44	Rest	Rest	Rest	Rest
TM45		Attract	Attract	Attract
TM50	Substitute		Overheat	Overheat
TM56				Fling
TM58				Endure
TM61				Will-O-Wisp
TM66				Payback
TM77				Psych Up
TM78				Captivate
TM79				Dark Pulse
TM82				Sleep Talk
TM83				Natural Gift
TM87				Swagger
TM90				Substitute

By breeding

• Disable
• Energy Ball
• Extrasensory
• Faint Attack
• Flare Blitz
• Flail
• Heat Wave
• Howl
• Hypnosis
• Psych Up
• Spite

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.

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

• German: Vulpix
• French: Goupix - Goupil is an archaic French word, meaning fox. The -ix comes from six which means six.
• Korean: 식스테일 Sikseuteil - Romanized as "Sixtail."
• Chinese (Taiwan and Hong Kong): 六尾 (Liu Wei) - Chinese for "six tails".

Related articles

• Brock's Vulpix

External links

• Article on Wikipedia
• Firefox, the fanlisting for Vulpix at The Anime Fanlistings Network

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