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. These Vulpix can also be found in Blueberry Academy's Terarium.
Biology
Vulpix is a small, quadrupedal, canine 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 white tail that splits as Vulpix grows. The tails grow hot as Vulpix approaches evolution.
Vulpix can manipulate 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 performs this even when sleeping, as mentioned in the Sleep Style Dex.[1] Vulpix is known to feign injury to escape from opponents too powerful for it to defeat. Vulpix is most commonly found in grassy plains.
Forms
In Alola, Keokeo are as white as snow
Vulpix has a regional form: Alolan Vulpix.
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 inside 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. They can also be found in the Polar Biome of Blueberry Academy's Terarium, where Alola's island life is simulated.
Evolution
Vulpix evolves into Ninetales.
Alolan Vulpix evolves into Alolan Ninetales.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
Pokédex entries
| Generation I
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Kanto
#037
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(This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.)
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| Green
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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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Both its fur and its tails are beautiful. As it grows, the tails split and form more tails.
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| 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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| Generation II
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#125
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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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| 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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| 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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As it develops, its single white tail gains color and splits into six. It is quite warm and cuddly. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)
If it is attacked by an enemy that is stronger than itself, it feigns injury to fool the enemy and escapes. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
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| Generation III
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Hoenn
#153
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Kanto
#037
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| 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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| 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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| 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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| FireRed
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While young, it has six gorgeous tails. When it grows, several new tails are sprouted.
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| 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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| Generation IV
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Sinnoh
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Johto
#127
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| Diamond
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It controls balls of fire. As it grows, its six tails split from their tips to make more tails.
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| Pearl
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| HeartGold
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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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| SoulSilver
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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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| Generation V
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Unova
B2 W2 : #248
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| Black
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It controls balls of fire. As it grows, its six tails split from their tips to make more tails.
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| White
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As each tail grows, its fur becomes more lustrous. When held, it feels slightly warm.
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Kalos
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Hoenn
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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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| Y
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While young, it has six gorgeous tails. When it grows, several new tails are sprouted.
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| Omega 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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| Alpha 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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| Generation VII
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Alola
S M : #253
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Alola
US UM : #330
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Kanto
#037
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| Sun
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Its beautiful fur and tails have made it very popular. As it grows, its tails split to form more tails.
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| Moon
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From its mouth spew flames that seem to resemble the spirits of the deceased. Some people mistakenly think this fire is a ghost.
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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.
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| Ultra Moon
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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.
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| Let's Go Pikachu
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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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| Let's Go Eevee
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| Alolan Vulpix
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| Sun
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It exhales air colder than -58 degrees Fahrenheit. Elderly people in Alola call this Pokémon by an older name—Keokeo.
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| Moon
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In hot weather, this Pokémon makes ice shards with its six tails and sprays them around to cool itself off.
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| Ultra Sun
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If you carelessly approach it because it's cute, the boss of the pack, Ninetales, will appear and freeze you.
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| Ultra Moon
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They live together in a skulk, helping one another. Before eating their prey, they freeze it solid with their –58 degree Fahrenheit breath.
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| Let's Go Pikachu
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It looks like snow come to life, and the breath it exhales is −58 degrees Fahrenheit. Another name for it is Keokeo.
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| Let's Go Eevee
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Galar
#068
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Sinnoh
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Hisui
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While young, it has six gorgeous tails. When it grows, several new tails are sprouted.
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| Shield
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As each tail grows, its fur becomes more lustrous. When held, it feels slightly warm.
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| Brilliant Diamond
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It controls balls of fire. As it grows, its six tails split from their tips to make more tails.
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| Shining Pearl
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| Legends: Arceus
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In its belly burns a fire, which Vulpix spits out in the form of fireballs. When young, this Pokémon has but one white tail. As the Pokémon matures, this single tail splits into six.
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| Alolan Vulpix
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After long years in the ever-snowcapped mountains of Alola, this Vulpix has gained power over ice.
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| Shield
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If you observe its curly hairs through a microscope, you'll see small ice particles springing up.
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| Legends: Arceus
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These Pokémon live in packs in the snowy mountains and defend themselves with icy breath. I suspect this species changed its form to adapt to the frigid climate.
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| Generation IX
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Paldea
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Kitakami
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Blueberry
#157
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| Scarlet
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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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| Violet
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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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| Alolan Vulpix
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| Scarlet
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They live together in a skulk, helping one another. Before eating their prey, they freeze it solid with their −58 degree Fahrenheit breath.
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| Violet
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In hot weather, this Pokémon makes ice shards with its six tails and sprays them around to cool itself off.
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Game locations
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| Generation VIII
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Motostoke Stadium* (Kantonian Form)
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)
Stony Wilderness, Giant's Cap, Dusty Bowl, Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage (Max Raid Battle) (Kantonian Form)
Trade (Alolan Form)
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| Expansion Pass
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Trade (Kantonian Form)
Unobtainable (Alolan Form)
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| Generation IX
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Violet
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| The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Scarlet)
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Reveler's Road, Kitakami Hall, Mossfell Confluence, Fellhorn Gorge, Oni Mountain, Oni's Maw, Infernal Pass, Crystal Pool, Chilling Waterhead, Wistful Fields, Paradise Barrens, Kitakami Wilds, Timeless Woods (Kantonian Form)
Chargestone Cavern, Polar Biome (Alolan Form)
Tera Raid Battles (2★) (Kantonian Form)
Tera Raid Battles (3★) (Alolan Form)
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| The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Violet)
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Reveler's Road, Kitakami Hall, Mossfell Confluence, Fellhorn Gorge, Oni Mountain, Oni's Maw, Infernal Pass, Crystal Pool, Chilling Waterhead, Wistful Fields, Paradise Barrens, Kitakami Wilds, Timeless Woods (Kantonian Form)
Union Circle (Alolan Form)
Tera Raid Battles (2★) (Kantonian Form)
Tera Raid Battle Search (3★) (Alolan Form)
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In side games
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| Cross-Generation
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| Shuffle
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| Masters EX
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Vulpix Team Event (Kantonian Form)
My Friend Vulpix Challenge 2 (Cozy Cape; Kantonian Form)
Alolan Vulpix Points Event (Alolan Form)
Lost Alolan Vulpix Event level 12 (Cozy Cape; Alolan Form)
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In events
Vulpix
Alolan Vulpix
Held items
Vulpix
Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.
Alolan Vulpix
Stats
Base stats
Vulpix
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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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Alolan Vulpix
Alolan Vulpix has the same base stats as Kantonian Vulpix.
Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Vulpix
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Alolan Vulpix
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Learnset
Vulpix
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- 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
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Alolan Vulpix
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- 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
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Vulpix
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- 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 an alternate form of Vulpix
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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Alolan Vulpix
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- 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 an alternate form of Vulpix
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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Vulpix
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Vulpix
- 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
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Alolan Vulpix
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Vulpix
- 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
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Special moves
Vulpix
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- A superscript level indicates that Vulpix can learn this move normally in Generation IX
- 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 moves from other generations
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
Vulpix
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.64 seconds
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Base HP: 44
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| Base Attack: 67
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Base Defense: 49
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Base Speed: 60
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Pokémon Sleep
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Sleep type: Snoozing
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Pokémon type: Fire
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Points to befriend: 5
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| Specialty: Berries
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Berry:
 Leppa Berry ×2
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Primary ingredient:
 Greengrass Soybeans ×1
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| Possible ingredients:
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 Greengrass Corn
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 Soft Potato
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| Main skill: Energizing Cheer S
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Base carry limit: 13
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| Restores 14 Energy to one random Pokémon on your team
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 Vulpix Candy ×80,  Fire Stone ×1
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| Inside Vulpix's body burns a flame that never goes out. Sometimes while it's sleeping, this Pokémon releases flames from its mouth to adjust its internal body temperature and prevent it from growing too hot.
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| Curled-Up Sleep
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Nodding-Off Sleep
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Ember Sleep
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Atop-Belly Sleep
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★★★★★
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★★★★★
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★★★★★
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Alolan Vulpix
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.64 seconds
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Base HP: 44
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Base Defense: 49
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Base Speed: 60
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New Pokémon Snap
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| Photodex entry #166
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| When it feels wary, Alolan Vulpix exhales freezing-cold air from its mouth to intimidate foes. It was nice to see it playing innocently with its Pokémon friends.
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Evolution data
Vulpix
Alolan Vulpix
Sprites
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
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.
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!. It was commonly seen outside of its 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 Betrayed, Bothered, and Beleaguered!.
A Trainer's Vulpix appeared in Trade, Borrow, and Steal!.
A Trainer's Vulpix appeared in Making Battles in the Sand!.
A Trainer's Vulpix appeared in Secrets of the Jungle.
A Trainer's Vulpix appeared in A Rollicking Roll….
Multiple Vulpix appeared in Sleuths for Truth!, with one under the ownership of a Trainer.
A Vulpix appeared in This Could be the Start of Something Big!.
A Trainer's Vulpix appeared in For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!, where it got treated by Nurse Joy.
A Vulpix appeared in HZ057, under the ownership of a student.
Pokédex entries
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Vulpix
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Ash's Pokédex
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Vulpix, a Fox Pokémon. Its six tails are extremely beautiful. As it evolves, it grows even more tails. Vulpix uses powerful flame attacks.
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Fire Spin
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Ash's Pokédex
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Vulpix's greatest attack: Fire Spin. Using powerful flames to block its opponent from moving, it then inflicts great damage.
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Vulpix
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May's Pokédex
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Vulpix, the Fox Pokémon. Before evolving, Vulpix's six-part tail can become as hot as a fiery blaze.
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Vulpix
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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.
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Pokémon Origins
In File 2: Cubone, a Vulpix was at the Pokémon House in Lavender Town.
Pokémon Generations
A Vulpix appeared in Ecruteak City in The Reawakening, during a flashback about the creation of the legendary beasts.
In the manga
Magical Pokémon Journey
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.
Pokémon Adventures
Bill owns a Vulpix, which debuted in Hitmonlee, Baby! (One More Time). He uses it as a guard for his house.
Bill's Vulpix 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 Shock!! Father in the Pendant!, where they were seen on Mount Lanakila.
Pokémon Chapter Books
Windy's Vulpix appeared in Race to Danger.
Pokémon Battle Frontier
- Main article: Enta's Vulpix
Enta has a Vulpix that is his first Pokémon.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
A Vulpix appeared in Which One is the Real Clefairy!?.
Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!
A Vulpix appeared in GDZ29, where it evolved into a Ninetales.
Pokémon Zensho
A Vulpix appeared in PZ05.
In the TCG
- Main article: Vulpix (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Both Kantonian 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.
Trivia
- In English, the category "Fox Pokémon" is shared by Vulpix, Fennekin, Nickit, and their evolutions.
- In Japanese, the hiragana category "きつねポケモン" (Fox Pokémon) is shared by the evolutionary lines of Vulpix and Nickit, while the katakana version "キツネポケモン" (Fox Pokémon) is shared by Fennekin and its evolutions.
- The beta Pokémon names in Red and Blue listed Vulpix as Foxfire.
- Vulpix and Ninetales are the only Pokémon whose Alolan forms are obtainable in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
- Vulpix can be seen as a parallel to Growlithe. Both are Generation I Pokémon that evolve once via a Fire Stone. Vulpix is exclusive to Pokémon Green, international Blue, Silver, LeafGreen, and SoulSilver while Growlithe is to Red, Blue (Japan), Gold, FireRed, and HeartGold. Growlithe has a 75% chance of being male while Vulpix has a 75% of being female, they are both in the Field Egg Group, can have Flash Fire as their Ability, and are yellow when Shiny from Generation III on. Furthermore, both are based primarily on canine-like creatures of Japanese folklore: Vulpix from the kitsune, Growlithe from the shisa. Additionally, both have received regional forms.
- Alolan Vulpix can be seen as a parallel to Alolan Sandshrew. Both were initially introduced in Generation I and got Alolan Forms in Pokémon Sun and Moon. Both Pokémon are Ice-types, with Vulpix being exclusive to Sun and Sandshrew being exclusive to Moon. Furthermore, both Pokémon evolve when exposed to an Ice Stone.
- Vulpix is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 299.
- Vulpix has the lowest base HP of all Fire-type Pokémon.
- Alolan Vulpix is the only unevolved Pokémon to have a Pokémon VSTAR card.
- Vulpix's National Pokédex number and Kitakami Pokédex number are identical: 0037 for the former, and 37 for the latter.
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 breathe 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. It may also involve Vulcan, the Roman god of fire.
Its Alolan name, Keokeo, may be derived from keʻokeʻo (Hawaiian for white).
Rokon may be a combination of 六 roku (six), こん kon (onomatopoetic sound of a fox's cry), and 焜炉 konro (gas stove). It may also involve 恨 kon (grudge; from the curse its evolution may cast on its foes).
In other languages
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Title
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Meaning
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 Japanese
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ロコン Rokon
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From 六 roku, こん kon, 焜炉 konro, and possibly 恨 kon
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 French
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Goupix
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From goupil and six
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 Spanish
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Vulpix
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Same as English name
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 German
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Vulpix
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Same as English name
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 Italian
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Vulpix
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Same as English name
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 Korean
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식스테일 Sixtail
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From six and tail
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 Mandarin Chinese
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六尾 Liùwěi
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From 六 liù and 尾 wěi
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 Cantonese Chinese
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六尾 Luhkméih
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From 六 luhk and 尾 méih
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| More languages
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 Hindi
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वलपिक्स Vulpix
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Transcription of English name
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 Lithuanian
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Vulpiksas
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From the English name
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 Russian
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Валпикс Valpiks
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Transcription of English name
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 Thai
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โรคอน Rokhon
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Keokeo
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Title
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Meaning
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| Japanese
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ケオケオ Keʻokeʻo
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From keʻokeʻo (Hawaiian for white)
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| French
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Ke'oke'o
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Same as Japanese name
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| Spanish
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Keo-Keo
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Same as Japanese name
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| German
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Ke'oke'o
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Same as Japanese name
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| Italian
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Ke'oke'o
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Same as Japanese name
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| Korean
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케오케오 Keʻokeʻo
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Transcription of Japanese name
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| Mandarin Chinese
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凱歐凱歐 / 凯欧凯欧 Kǎi'ōukǎi'ōu
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Transcription of Japanese name
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| Cantonese Chinese
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凱歐凱歐 Hói'āuhói'āu
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Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name
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See also
References
- ↑ Sleep Style Dex entry: "Inside Vulpix's body burns a flame that never goes out. Sometimes, while sleeping, this Pokémon releases flames from its mouth to adjust its internal body temperature and prevent it from growing too hot."
External links
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
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Berry (100%)
Rawst Berry (100%)
Fire Stone (100%)
Charcoal (5%)
Snowball (5%)
For other sprites and images, please see Vulpix images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
