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National No. 37

Vulpix

Fox Pokémon

Fire
Generation I
0.6 m Size
9.9 kg Weight
2 Abilities
#0037
Vulpix

Description

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.

Abilities

Ability 1

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.

Hidden Ability

Drought

Summons strong sunlight that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 0.6 m / 1'97"
Weight 9.9 kg / 21.83 lbs
Color Brown
Body
Quadruped Pokémon with a quadruped body
Habitat
grassland
Training & Growth
Base happiness 70
Base experience 60
Maximum Experience 1.000.000
Experience Rated as medium
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Field
Base Egg Cycle 20
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 5120 Steps
Gender / Breeding Male: 25% / Female: 75%
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 190
Catch Chances
Poké Ball Poké Ball

has a 35.2% capture chance

Great Ball Great Ball

has a 47.7% capture chance

Ultra Ball Ultra Ball

has a 59.2% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation I / Kanto
Available since Red / Green (Japan) · Generation I
Form Vulpix
Form type Default form
Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Vulpix
French Goupix
German Vulpix
Spanish Vulpix
Italian Vulpix
Japanese ロコン Rokon
Korean 식스테일 Sikseuteil
Chinese 六尾 Luhkméih · Liùwěi

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest official description

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.

35 descriptions 2 historical periods Classic game data

Held Items (Wild Drops)

These items have a chance of being found with this Pokémon in the wild:

Rawst Berry
Rawst Berry
100% · Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, LeafGreen, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2
Charcoal
Charcoal
5% · Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon, Sword, Shield

Evolutionary Chain

Vulpix
Vulpix
Nº037
Alolan Vulpix
Alolan Vulpix
Nº037 Alolan Form
Ninetales
Ninetales
Nº038 Vulpix · Fire Stone
Alolan Ninetales
Alolan Ninetales
Nº038 Alolan Form

Breeding Compatibility ("Breeds With")

These Pokémon share the same egg group and can breed with the selected one:

Bases from Vulpix

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
38
-
98 - 145
186 - 280
Attack
41
-
41 - 102
78 - 199
Defense
40
-
40 - 101
76 - 196
Sp Attack.
50
-
49 - 112
94 - 218
Defense Esp.
65
-
63 - 128
121 - 251
Speed
65
+1 EV
63 - 128
121 - 251
Total
299
+1 EV
-
-
Life
38
Lv 50: 98 - 145 Lv 100: 186 - 280
At.
41
Lv 50: 41 - 102 Lv 100: 78 - 199
Df.
40
Lv 50: 40 - 101 Lv 100: 76 - 196
At. Esp.
50
Lv 50: 49 - 112 Lv 100: 94 - 218
Df. Esp.
65
Lv 50: 63 - 128 Lv 100: 121 - 251
Vel. +1 EV
65
Lv 50: 63 - 128 Lv 100: 121 - 251
Total +1 EV
299

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

Moves

Ember No.52 · Level up
Type Fire
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 25
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Tail Whip No.39 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 30
Attack -
Hit 100%
Quick Attack No.98 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 8
Latest record
PP 30
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Roar No.46 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 28
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Confuse Ray No.109 · Level up
Type Ghost
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 20
Latest record
PP 10
Attack -
Hit 100%
Flamethrower No.53 · Level up
Type Fire
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 32
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 90
Hit 100%
Fire Spin No.83 · Level up
Type Fire
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 40
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 35
Hit 85%
Safeguard No.219 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 44
Latest record
PP 25
Attack -
Hit -
Will-O-Wisp No.261 · Level up
Type Fire
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 24
Latest record
PP 15
Attack -
Hit 85%
Imprison No.286 · Level up
Type Psychic
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 36
Latest record
PP 10
Attack -
Hit -
Grudge No.288 · Level up
Type Ghost
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 52
Latest record
PP 5
Attack -
Hit -
Payback No.371 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 18
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 50
Hit 100%
Captivate No.445 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 47
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit 100%
Extrasensory No.326 · Level up
Type Psychic
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 28
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 80
Hit 100%
Fire Blast No.126 · Level up
Type Fire
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 52
Latest record
PP 5
Attack 110
Hit 85%
Flame Burst No.481 · Level up
Type Fire
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 28
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 70
Hit 100%
Inferno No.517 · Level up
Type Fire
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 48
Latest record
PP 5
Attack 100
Hit 50%
Feint Attack No.185 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 23
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 60
Hit -
Hex No.506 · Level up
Type Ghost
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 21 Mastery 31
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 65
Hit 100%
Baby-Doll Eyes No.608 · Level up
Type Fairy
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 9
PP 30
Attack -
Hit 100%
Tackle No.33 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 35
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Disable No.50 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 4
PP 20
Attack -
Hit 100%
Spite No.180 · Level up
Type Ghost
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 12
PP 10
Attack -
Hit 100%
Incinerate No.510 · Level up
Type Fire
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 16
PP 15
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Nasty Plot No.417 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 9 Mastery 18
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Flame Wheel No.172 · Level up
Type Fire
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 15 Mastery 25
PP 25
Attack 60
Hit 100%