Vulpix (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Vulpix (disambiguation).

Vulpix ロコン Rokon #037 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Fire Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Flash Fire Cacophony Cacophony Drought Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 25% male, 75% female	Catch rate 190 (35.2%)
Breeding Egg Group Field Hatch time 21 cycles
Height 2'00" 0.6 m Vulpix 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 21.8 lbs. 9.9 kg Vulpix 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 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 Vulpix 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 1 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 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Brown	Base friendship 70
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.

It evolves into Ninetales when exposed to a Fire Stone.

Biology

A one-tailed Vulpix as seen in Pokémon Battle Frontier

Vulpix is a small, quadruped, fox-like Pokémon. It has red-brown pelt, brown, pupil-less eyes, large, pointed ears with dark brown insides, and six orange tails with curled tips. The tails grow hot as evolution approaches for this Pokémon. Vulpix also has curled locks of orange fur with bangs on top of its head. At birth, Vulpix has only one white tail, which apparently splits and grows more beautiful and warmer as it grows older. Vulpix has a cream underbelly, and brown feet with lighter brown paw pads.

Vulpix has a flame inside its body that never goes out, and is capable of manipulating fire to such precision as to create floating wisps of flame. When the temperature outside increases, it will expel flames from its mouths to prevent its body from overheating. In the wild, Vulpix will feign injury to escape from predators that are more powerful. Vulpix can be found most commonly in grassy plains.

In the anime

Vulpix in the anime

A Vulpix Egg in the anime

Major appearances

Brock's Vulpix

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

Other

In Love, Pokémon Style, a Vulpix has been owned by Macy.

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

Minor appearances

A Vulpix was among the Pokémon controlled by Cassidy and Butch in Pikachu Re-Volts.

Ralph and Emily were both shown in a flashback to have once owned a Vulpix each in Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?.

Vulpix also appeared in The Power of One.

A Vulpix appeared in Pokémon Heroes under the ownership of an elderly woman.

A Vulpix was seen alongside its Trainer in a Pokémon Center in You're a Star, Larvitar!.

A Vulpix appeared in the opening of Jirachi: Wish Maker and Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

Multiple Vulpix appeared in the opening of Destiny Deoxys.

Another one appeared in Old Rivals, New Tricks!.

A Vulpix appeared in The Saffron Con as a Pokémon owned by a Coordinator.

A Vulpix was used by a Coordinator in Staging a Heroes' Welcome!.

A Vulpix appeared (fantasy) in Mystery on a Deserted Island!.

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

A Vulpix appeared in SS028.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon 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.

In the manga

In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga

Vulpix in Magical Pokémon Journey

In Magical Pokémon Journey, Kiaraway, a Fire-type Pokémon Trainer, 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 he uses as a guard for his house.

Flannery owns a Vulpix that she used to battle Angie's Ludicolo.

Marge's Ninetales was a Vulpix at one point, where it was used in Contests.

In the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga

Main article: Enta's Vulpix

In Pokémon Battle Frontier, the main character Enta has a Vulpix that is his first Pokémon.

In the TCG

Main article: Vulpix (TCG)

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 {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} 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 Black It controls balls of fire. As it grows, its six tails split from their tips to make more tails. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 As each tail grows, its fur becomes more lustrous. When held, it feels slightly warm. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI 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.

Game locations

Generation I Red Trade Blue Routes 7 and 8, Pokémon Mansion Blue (Japan) Trade Yellow 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 LeafGreen Routes 7 and 8, Pokémon Mansion Colosseum Trade XD ONBS (Shadow)

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Route 209 (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

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Snap	Volcano
Pokémon Channel	Ruins of Truth
Pokémon Pinball	Celadon City Saffron City Cinnabar Island
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Volcano (Ruby Field)
Pokémon Trozei!	Huge Storage 1 Endless Level 17 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Fiery Field (1F-4F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Sky Stairway (1F-49F)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Shiver Camp Ice Lake Hia Valley Almia Castle
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Old Mansion Ice Temple
My Pokémon Ranch	Random trade with Hayley *
Pokémon Rumble	Fiery Furnace Normal Mode C
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Cave: Echo Valley Lava: Firebreathing Mountain
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Lava Zone

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
FRLG	Pokémon Trade and Battle Day Vulpix	English	United States	18	September 25, 2004

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Berry (100%)
Yellow*
Gold	Silver	Ice Berry (33%)
Ruby	Sapphire	Rawst Berry (100%)
Emerald
FireRed	LeafGreen	Rawst Berry (50%)
Diamond	Pearl	Rawst Berry (100%)
Platinum
Ranch		Fire Stone (100%)
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Rawst Berry (100%)
Black	White	Rawst Berry (100%)
Black 2	White 2	Rawst Berry (100%)

Stats

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.

Pokéathlon stats

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

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Notes: If this Pokémon has Flash Fire, the effectiveness of  Fire-type  moves is 0×. In Generation I, the effectiveness of  Ice-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VI Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  00Start Ember Fire Special 04040 100100% 25 044 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 077 Roar Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 099 Baby-Doll Eyes Fairy Status 0000— 100100% 20 1010 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 1212 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 08585% 15 1515 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100100% 10 1818 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— ——% 10 2020 Feint Attack Dark Physical 06060 ——% 20 2323 Flame Burst Fire Special 07070 100100% 15 2626 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000— 08585% 15 2828 Hex Ghost Special 06565 100100% 10 3131 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100100% 10 3434 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100100% 15 3636 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— ——% 25 3939 Extrasensory Psychic Special 08080 100100% 20 4242 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 08585% 5 4444 Grudge Ghost Status 0000— ——% 5 4747 Captivate Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 5050 Inferno Fire Special 100100 05050% 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/HM

Generation VI Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  TM05 TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 ??? 0   0   TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 ??? 0   0   TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 ??? 0   0   TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0   TM20 TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 25 ??? 0   0   TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   TM28 TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 ??? 0   0   TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 ??? 0   0   TM35 TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM38 TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 ??? 0   0   TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   TM43 TM43 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0   TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM50 TM50 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5 ??? 0   0   TM53 TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 ??? 0   0   TM59 TM59 Incinerate Fire Special 03030 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM61 TM61 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 ??? 0   0   TM66 TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10 ??? 0   0   TM77 TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0   TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 090}}90% 15 ??? 0   0   TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0   TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0   TM97 TM97 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 ??? 0   0

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

Generation VI Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  Captivate Normal Status — 100% 20 Disable Normal Status — 100% 20 Extrasensory Psychic Special 80 100% 20 Feint Attack Dark Physical 60 —% 20 Flail Normal Physical — 100% 15 Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120 100% 15 Heat Wave Fire Special 95 90% 10 Hex Ghost Special 65 100% 10 Howl Normal Status — —% 40 Hypnosis Psychic Status — 60% 20 Power Swap Psychic Status — —% 10 Secret Power‡ Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Spite Ghost Status — 100% 10 Tail Slap Normal Physical 25 85% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Vulpix in Generation VI 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

By tutoring

Generation VI Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Vulpix can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Vulpix cannot be tutored the move 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball     Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Pinball RS     Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 037.png 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! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up Leveled up! Yippee!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: G
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Fire  Poké Assist: ( Fire ) Field move: (Burn ×1) Browser entry   It forms a ring of ghostly fire around itself for protection.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Fire  ( Fire ) Past ( Normal ) (Burn ×1) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It sends out pillars of fire to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ● Defense ●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ● Defense ●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Vulpix often play in the Lava Zone. They can't get enough of Absol's Hurdle Bounce.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Vulpix  Fire

Fire Stone →

First Evolution Ninetales  Fire

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Vulpix images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, Vulpix was originally going to be called "Foxfire".
• Vulpix can be seen as a parallel to Growlithe. Both of them are Generation I Pokémon whose only evolutionary event utilizes a Fire Stone into their evolved forms. Vulpix is exclusive to Pokémon Blue/Green, LeafGreen and SoulSilver while Growlithe is to Pokémon Red, FireRed and HeartGold, Growlithe has a 75% chance of being male while Vulpix has a 75% of being female, and they are both in the Field Egg Group. Additionally, both can have Flash Fire as their Ability, are based on canines (Growlithe being a dog, Vulpix being a fox), and both are yellow when shiny in Generation III and beyond.
• Vulpix is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 299.
• Vulpix and its evolution share their species name with Fennekin, Braixen, and Delphox. They are all known as the Fox Pokémon.
• Vulpix has the lowest HP of all Fire-type Pokémon.

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 is a combination of vulpes (Latin for fox) and six (referring to its six tails).

Rokon may be a combination of 六 roku (six) and 恨 kon (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 konro is a gas burner stove. Also, an alternate reading of the Japanese word for fox, 狐 kitsune, is ko.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ロコン Rokon Possibly from 六 roku and 恨 kon French Goupix From Goupil and six Spanish Vulpix Same as English name German Vulpix Same as English name Italian Vulpix Same as English name Korean 식스테일 Shikseuteil From six and tail Mandarin Chinese 六尾 Liùwěi Literally means "Six tails" Cantonese Chinese 六尾 Luhkméih Literally means "Six tails"

More languages

Related articles

• Brock's Vulpix
• Enta's Vulpix

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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