Fire Blast
Learned at Lv. 56
Sword Shield
Power: 110Accuracy: 85PP: 5SpecialBurn
Has a chance to burn the target.
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POKÉDEX No. #037
Vulpix
Fox Pokémon
At the time of birth, it has just one tail. The tail splits from its tip as it grows older.
Weak to
Ground
Rock
Water
Height0.6 m
Weight9.9 kg
AbilitiesFlash Fire
Varieties2
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP38186–280
- Attack4178–199
- Defense4076–196
- Sp. Atk5094–218
- Sp. Def65121–251
- Speed65121–251
Total299
/ 720
BST299
14 percentile (1025)-109 vs Gen 1 avg (408)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 1
Habitat
Grassland
Color
Brown
Shape
Quadruped
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #37 |
| Blueberry | #157 |
| Galar | #68 |
| Hisui | #168 |
| Hoenn | #153 |
| Kanto | #37 |
| Kitakami | #37 |
| Letsgo Kanto | #37 |
| Original Alola | #253 |
| Original Johto | #125 |
| Original Ulaula | #125 |
| Updated Alola | #330 |
| Updated Hoenn | #160 |
| Updated Johto | #127 |
| Updated Ulaula | #151 |
| Updated Unova | #248 |
Varieties
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
60
EV Yield
+1 Speed
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
Rawst Berry
Max rarity: 100%Versions: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Firered
Charcoal
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon
Evolution Chain
→
Use Fire Stone, Use Ice Stone
#038
Ninetales
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Bug
Steel
Grass
Ice
Offensive Coverage
Vulpix's Fire typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against bug, steel, grass, ice types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Careful
+Sp. Def−Sp. Atk
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
Vulpix's 299 base stat total marks it as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Special Defense (65) carries most matchups, but a low HP stat of 38 means careful positioning matters.
Defensively, the Fire combination gives Vulpix 6 resistances and 3 weaknesses to plan around. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. Offensively it pressures 4 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
With a catch rate of 190, Vulpix is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Speed +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Reference Data
Names in Other Languages
Sprite Gallery
Pokédex Data
Height
0.6 m
Weight
9.9 kg
TypeFire
Abilities
Protects against Fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.
Summons strong sunlight that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Ground
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
25%
♀
75%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
190
Higher values mean easier to catch
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Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Vulpix?
Vulpix is a Fire type Pokémon.
What are Vulpix's weaknesses?
Vulpix takes 2× damage from Ground, Rock, Water type moves.
How does Vulpix evolve?
Vulpix evolves into Ninetales using a Fire Stone. Full evolution line: Vulpix → Ninetales.
What are Vulpix's base stats?
Vulpix has a base stat total of 299: HP 38, Attack 41, Defense 40, Sp. Atk 50, Sp. Def 65, Speed 65. Its highest stat is Sp. Def (65).
