Vulpix
Vulpix
Fox Pokémon
While young, it has six gorgeous tails. When it grows, several new tails are sprouted.
Vulpix is No. 0037 in the National Pokédex and is listed here as a Fire-type Fox Pokémon. While young, it has six gorgeous tails. When it grows, several new tails are sprouted. This page brings together its key game data, including typing, abilities, base stats, evolution details, forms, Pokédex entries and moves, so it can be used as a quick reference before building out a deeper guide.
Vulpix first belongs to Generation I. Vulpix does not have a longer evolution chain recorded in the current local data. Its strongest listed base stat is Special Defense, which helps show where it naturally fits when comparing Pokémon by role. Its abilities can include Flash ♀ire and Drought, giving players useful options when comparing forms, movesets and team roles. The sections below are generated from the local Pokémon database and can be expanded later with matchup advice, best games to use it in, notable appearances and more detailed strategy notes.
Vulpix at a glance
- Type
- FIRE
- Weak to
- WATER2×GROUND2×ROCK2×
- Best base stat
- Special Defense — 65
- Abilities
- Flash ♀ire, Drought (Hidden)
- Next evolution
- Ninetales — Use Item · Fire Stone
- Height
- 0.6 m
- Weight
- 9.9 kg
- Generation
- Generation I
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Capture rate
- 190
- Base happiness
- 70
Type effectiveness
Damage taken when Vulpix is hit by each type:
Weak to
Resists
Based on Fire typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
Pokémon Gold and Silver
Pokédex entries
As it develops, its single white tail gains color and splits into six. It is quite warm and cuddly.
If it is attacked by an enemy that is stronger than itself, it feigns injury to fool the enemy and escapes.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ember | FIRE | 40 | 100 |
| 1 | Tail Whip | NORMAL | — | 100 |
| 7 | Quick Attack | NORMAL | 40 | 100 |
| 13 | Roar | NORMAL | — | — |
| 19 | Confuse Ray | GHOST | — | 100 |
| 25 | Safeguard | NORMAL | — | — |
| 31 | Flamethrower | FIRE | 90 | 100 |
| 37 | Fire Spin | FIRE | 35 | 85 |