Vulpix (#0037) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP3898–145186–280

Atk4141–10278–199

Def4040–10176–196

SpA5049–11294–218

SpD6563–128121–251

Spe6563–128121–251

Total299Higher than 14% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 65). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+128Max117No SP85Min76Scarf192Tailwind256

At max Speed, Vulpix outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Ground2×Rock2×Water2×

Resists

Bug½×Fairy½×Fire½×Grass½×Ice½×Steel½×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGhostElectricPsychicDragonDark

With Flash Fire: Fire becomes 0×

Abilities

Flash Fire
Protects against Fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.
DroughtHidden ability
Summons strong sunlight that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.

Competitive

SV SinglesNFESV DoublesNFENational DexLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0037VulpixFire
1. Use Fire Stone · or · Use Ice Stone#0038NinetalesFire

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

1EmberHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25

1Tail WhipLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

4DisableDisables the target’s last used move for 1-8 turns.NormalStatus—100%20

8Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

12SpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10

16IncinerateDestroys the target’s held berry.FireSpec60100%15

20Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

24Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

28ExtrasensoryHas a 10% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicSpec80100%20

32FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

36ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10

40Fire SpinPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15

44SafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25

48InfernoHas a 100% chance to burn the target.FireSpec10050%5

52Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM / HM / TR 41

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM02CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

TM24Fire SpinPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM29HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10

TM30SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM38Flame ChargeInflicts regular damage. Raises the user’s Speed by one stage.FirePhys50100%20

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM62Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM92ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10

TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

TM118Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10

TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TM122EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

TM141Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM157OverheatLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.FireSpec13090%5

TM165Flare BlitzUser takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys120100%15

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10

TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10

TM195Burning JealousyBurns the target if it had a state stage raise this turn.FireSpec70100%5

TM202Pain SplitSets the user’s and targets’s HP to the average of their current HP.NormalStatus——20

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

Egg moves 8

EggBaby-Doll EyesLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyStatus—100%30

EggFlailInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.NormalPhys—100%15

EggFlame ChargeInflicts regular damage. Raises the user’s Speed by one stage.FirePhys50100%20

EggHealing WishUser faints. Its replacement has its HP fully restored and any major status effect removed.PsychicStatus——10

EggHowlRaises the user’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——40

EggHypnosisPuts the target to sleep.PsychicStatus—60%20

EggMementoLowers the target’s Attack and Special Attack by two stages. User faints.DarkStatus—100%10

EggRoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

Pokédex entries

Category: Fox Pokémon
Debut: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Brown
Shape
Habitat: Grassland
Pal Park area: Field

Kanto#037Original Johto#125Original Hoenn#153Updated Johto#127Updated Unova#248New Hoenn#160Original Alola#253Original Ula’ula#125Updated Alola#330Updated Ula’ula#151Let’s Go Kanto#037Galar#068Hisui#168Kitakami#037Blueberry#157

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.
Legends: Arceus
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.
Ultra Moon
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.
Ultra Sun
From its mouth spew flames that seem to resemble the spirits of the deceased. Some people mistakenly think this fire is a ghost.
Moon
Its beautiful fur and tails have made it very popular. As it grows, its tails split to form more tails.
Sun
As each tail grows, its fur becomes more lustrous. When held, it feels slightly warm.
Black 2 · White 2 · Shield
It controls balls of fire. As it grows, its six tails split from their tips to make more tails.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White
When it is born, it has just one snow- white tail. The tail splits from its tip as it grows older.
LeafGreen · X
While young, it has six gorgeous tails. When it grows, several new tails are sprouted.
FireRed · Y · Sword
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.
Emerald
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.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
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.
Ruby · Omega Ruby
As its body grows larger, its six warm tails become more beautiful, with a more luxurious coat of fur.
Crystal
If it is attacked by an enemy that is stronger than itself, it feigns injury to fool the enemy and escapes.
Silver · SoulSilver
As it develops, its single white tail gains color and splits into six. It is quite warm and cuddly.
Gold · HeartGold
Both its fur and its tails are beautiful. As it grows, the tails split and form more tails.
Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
At the time of birth, it has just one tail. The tail splits from its tip as it grows older.
Red · Blue

Names around the world

Japanese: ロコン
Japanese (romaji): Rokon
Korean: 식스테일
Chinese (Traditional): 六尾
Chinese (Simplified): 六尾
French: Goupix
German: Vulpix
Spanish: Vulpix
Italian: Vulpix

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation I

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Spe
Catch rate: 190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 60
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Field
Gender: ♂ 25%♀ 75%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Green 6 areas

Pokemon Mansion (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34
Pokemon Mansion (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32
Pokemon Mansion (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33
Pokemon Mansion (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35
Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–20
Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–18

Shield 4 areas

Dusty BowlWalking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
Giant's Mirror (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
Hammerlocke HillsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–60
Motostoke (Gym)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 24

Sword 19 areas

Axew's EyeWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 35–60
Dappled GroveWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 11–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
East Lake AxewellWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 8–60
Giant's Cap (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's SeatWalking in the overworld · Lv 33–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Lake of Outrage (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Motostoke (Gym)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 24
North Lake MilochWalking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
Rolling Fields (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 7–60
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 7–60
Route 3 (East)Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–14
South Lake Miloch (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 14–60
South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 11–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Stony Wilderness (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Watchtower RuinsWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 11–60
West Lake AxewellWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 7–60

Let’s Go, Eevee! 4 areas

Road 5Walking in the overworld · Lv 11–16
Road 6Walking in the overworld · Lv 11–16
Road 7Walking in the overworld · Lv 22–27
Road 8Walking in the overworld · Lv 22–27

Alpha Sapphire 3 areas

Mirage Forest (North of Route 124)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Mount Pyre (outside)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15
Mount Pyre (summit)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15

Omega Ruby 3 areas

Mirage Forest (North of Route 124)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Mount Pyre (outside)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15
Mount Pyre (summit)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15

White 2 2 areas

Abundant ShrineWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–37
Abundant Shrine (Hidden Grotto – Near Youngster)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 35–39

Black 2 2 areas

Abundant ShrineWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–37
Abundant Shrine (Hidden Grotto – Near Youngster)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 35–39

XD 1 area

ONBS 2FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 18

White 1 area

Abundant ShrineWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–57

Black 1 area

Abundant ShrineWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–57

SoulSilver 5 areas

Road 36Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–15
Road 37Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–15
Road 48Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–24
Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–18
Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–18

Platinum 2 areas

Road 209Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–19
Road 214Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24

Pearl 2 areas

Road 209Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
Road 214Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24

Diamond 2 areas

Road 209Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
Road 214Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24

LeafGreen 6 areas

Pokemon Mansion (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–32
Pokemon Mansion (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–32
Pokemon Mansion (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–32
Pokemon Mansion (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–32
Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–20
Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–18

Emerald 1 area

Mount Pyre (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–29

Sapphire 1 area

Mount Pyre (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–29

Ruby 1 area

Mount Pyre (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–29

Silver 4 areas

Road 36Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–15
Road 37Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–16
Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–18
Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18

Yellow 1 area

Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 18

Blue 6 areas

Pokemon Mansion (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34
Pokemon Mansion (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32
Pokemon Mansion (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33
Pokemon Mansion (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35
Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–20
Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–18