Vulpix (Pokémon)

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Vulpix ロコン Rokon #037
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type Fire ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Fox Pokémon
Abilities Flash Fire Blue-Striped ----- Drought Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #037 Johto #127 Hoenn #153 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R-171 Oblivia R-167 N-108
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 25% male, 75% female
Breeding Ground group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 1 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 Template:Type2 Pokémon.

It evolves into Ninetales when exposed to a Fire Stone.

Biology

Physiology

Vulpix is a small, fox-like Pokémon that has a red-brown pelt, brown, pupil-less eyes and six orange tails. Vulpix also has what looks like orange bangs across its forehead as well as locks. 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 colored paw pads. Vulpix also has a flame inside its body that never goes out.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Vulpix are able to wield Template:Type2 moves naturally, as well as learning a few Template:Type2 moves such as Grudge and Confuse Ray. Their ability, Flash Fire, prevents them from being harmed by Fire moves as well. They are one of very few species that undergo evolution with a Fire Stone.

Behavior

Vulpix usually have a friendly, if not spoiled, temperament. Because of the flame in their bodies, when the temperature outside increases, they let flames out of their mouths to prevent their body temperature from getting too hot. In the wild, Vulpix will feign injury to escape from more powerful predators.

Habitat

File:Grassland.gif

Grassland Pokémon

Vulpix can be found in grassy plains, near active volcanoes, or in shaded mountainous areas. They are also found in urban areas such as parks and in avenues, more commonly at night. They are native to Kanto, Johto and Hoenn, with occasional sightings in Sinnoh.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Vulpix 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.

Minor appearances

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

Another one appeared in Old Rivals, New Tricks.

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

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.

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 Pokémon Adventures manga

In Pokémon Adventures, Flannery owns a Vulpix that she used to battle Shelly's Ludicolo, but only succeeded in sealing its Nature Power attack before fainting. Years earlier, in the Yellow arc, Bill also has a Vulpix, but likewise, it was no match for Blasty (whose owner had snuck into the Box Inventor's house) and was beaten easily.

In the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga

In Pokémon Battle Frontier, the main character Enta has a Vulpix that is his first Pokémon. It is also his most powerful and loyal 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 ほのおの　たまを　あやつる。せいちょうすると　６ほんの　しっぽは　さきが　わかれて　さらに　ふえる。 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 Uncommon Routes 7 and 8, Pokémon Mansion (Blue only) Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Unlimited 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 Dongle Route 209 (LeafGreen) Platinum Dongle Routes 209 and 214 (LeafGreen) HeartGold SoulSilver Common Routes 7, 8, 36, 37 and 48  (SoulSilver only) 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	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 The Ice Lake Hiaburu Field Almia Castle
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Old Mansion Ice Temple
My Pokémon Ranch	Random trade with Hayley *
Pokémon Rumble	Fiery Furnace

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%)

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 V, 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 0× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 0× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 0× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 0× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Notes: In Generation I, the effectiveness of  Ice-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Ember Fire Special 04040 100100% 25 044 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 077 Roar Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 1111 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 1414 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 08585% 15 1717 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100100% 10 2121 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— ——% 10 2424 Flame Burst Fire Special 07070 100100% 15 2727 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— ——% 25 3131 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000— 07575% 15 3434 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100100% 10 3737 Flamethrower Fire Special 09595 100100% 15 4141 Captivate Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 4444 Purgatory Fire Special 100100 05050% 5 4747 Grudge Ghost Status 0000— ——% 5 5151 Extrasensory Psychic Special 08080 100100% 30 5454 Fire Blast Fire Special 120120 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

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM05	Roar	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	25
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120120	085}}85%	5
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM43	Nitro Charge	Fire	Physical	05050	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM48	Canon	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM50	Overheat	Fire	Special	140140	090}}90%	5
	TM53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM59	Devastate	Fire	Special	03030	100}}100%	15
	TM61	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	Status	0000—	075}}75%	15
	TM66	Payback	Dark	Physical	05050	100}}100%	10
	TM77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
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

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Disable	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	Evil Eye*	Ghost	Special	50	100%	10
	Extrasensory	Psychic	Special	80	100%	30
	Faint Attack	Dark	Physical	60	—%	20
	Flail	Normal	Physical	—	100%	15
	Flare Blitz	Fire	Physical	120	100%	15
	Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90%	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
	Sweep Slap	Normal	Physical	25	85%	10
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Vulpix in Generation V 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 V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black 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

Special moves

Shadow moves	<span style="color:#{{{2}}};">Level 18+	Purified moves
Shadow Hold	File:Box xd 037.png	Charm	Normal
Shadow Wave		Heat Wave	Fire
--		Ember	Fire
--		Dig	Ground

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   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
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

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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

Trivia

• Vulpix was originally going to be called "Foxfire."
• Even though the Pokédex entry states that it is born with one tail that splits as it matures, when Vulpix is bred in the games it hatches with six tails. The same is true for the anime.
• 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 and LeafGreen while Growlithe is to Pokémon Red and FireRed, Growlithe has a 75% chance of being male while Vulpix has a 75% of being female, and they are both in the Ground 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 changed their alternate coloration to yellow in Generation III.
• Vulpix and Ninetales are the only two Template:Type2 Pokémon species where females outnumber males.
• Vulpix is the only non-Template:Type2 Pokémon that learns Will-O-Wisp and Grudge by leveling up.
• In Generation IV, despite being able to learn Energy Ball through breeding, Vulpix was not compatible with the TM that teaches the move. This was rectified in Generation V.
• In generation V, Vulpix and it's evolution, Ninetales, can have the Drought ability through Dream World. This makes them the only non-legendary Pokémons to have this ability. Previously the only Pokémon to have this ability was Groudon.
• Vulpix is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 299.

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 Template:Type2 moves.

Name origin

Vulpix's name is a combination of vulpes, Latin for fox, vulcan, 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 konro is a gas burner stove. Also, an alternate reading of the Japanese word for fox, 狐 kitsune, is ko.

In other languages

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

Related articles

• Brock's Vulpix

Notes

First partner trios

Kanto

Bulbasaur

Charmander

Squirtle

Johto

Chikorita

Cyndaquil

Totodile

Hoenn

Treecko

Torchic

Mudkip

Sinnoh

Turtwig

Chimchar

Piplup

Unova

Snivy

Tepig

Oshawott

Kalos

Chespin

Fennekin

Froakie

Alola

Rowlet

Litten

Popplio

Galar

Grookey

Scorbunny

Sobble

Paldea

Sprigatito

Fuecoco

Quaxly

See also: List of the player's first Pokémon • Pikachu (Yellow) • Partner Pokémon (LGPE) • Hisui first partner Pokémon

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