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No. 0037 · Generation I · Kanto

Vulpix

The Fox Pokémon

TL;DR. Vulpix is a pure fire-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 299. At the time of birth, it has just one tail. The tail splits from its tip as it grows older.

Fire

At the time of birth, it has just one tail. The tail splits from its tip as it grows older.

Height0.6 m

Weight9.9 kg

AbilitiesFlash Fire

HiddenDrought

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 299. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 38

Attack 41

Defense 40

Sp. Attack 50

Sp. Defense 65

Speed 65

Total299

299 base stat total, the 880th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 78th among Fire-types.

65 base Special Defense, Vulpix's strongest stat, ranking 43rd of 81 Fire-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Vulpix in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Vulpix reaches 883 CP at level 40 and 1,010 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack96

GO Defense109

GO Stamina116

Max CP (L40)883

Max CP (L50)998

Best buddy (L51)1,010

Raid catch CP 463–504 (L20). Weather boosted 579–631 (L25).

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Quick answers

Common questions about Vulpix.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Vulpix, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Vulpix?

Vulpix is a pure Fire-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Vulpix weak to?

Vulpix takes 2× damage from Water, Ground, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Vulpix resistant to?

Vulpix resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy. It has no full immunities.

How does Vulpix evolve?

Vulpix evolves into Ninetales (Use Fire Stone) or Ninetales (Use Ice Stone) or Alolan Ninetales (Use Fire Stone in Alola (yields Alolan Ninetales)) or Alolan Ninetales (Use Ice Stone in Alola (yields Alolan Ninetales)).

What generation is Vulpix from?

Vulpix was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0037.

What are Vulpix's base stats?

Vulpix has HP 38, Attack 41, Defense 40, Special Attack 50, Special Defense 65, and Speed 65. Total base stat total: 299.

What are Vulpix's abilities?

Vulpix can have the ability Flash Fire, plus the Hidden Ability Drought.

Is Vulpix legendary or mythical?

No. Vulpix is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Vulpix's best stat?

Vulpix's highest base stat is Special Defense at 65, which ranks 43rd of 81 Fire-type Pokémon.

Is Vulpix good?

Vulpix has a base stat total of 299, the 880th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 78th among Fire-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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