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.
At the time of birth, it has just one tail. The tail splits from its tip as it grows older.
Stat spread.
Total of 299. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Vulpix first appeared on October 9, 2020, during Autumn Event 2020.
- Vulpix
- Ninetales by encounter; Shadow
Shiny Alolan Vulpix first appeared on June 28, 2019, during Pokémon GO 3rd Anniversary.
- Alolan Vulpix
- Alolan Ninetales by encounter; Shadow
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jul 1 to Jul 21, 2026, 1-star (Alolan Form).
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1 to Jul 21, 2026 | 1-starAlolan Form | Regular rotation |
| Jul 1 to Jul 21, 2026 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Apr 8 to Apr 15, 2026 | 1-starAlolan Form | Regular rotation |
| Dec 22 to Dec 27, 2024 | 1-starAlolan Form | Holiday Part 2 |
| Aug 21 to Sep 3, 2024 | 1-starAlolan Form | Regular rotation |
| Mar 19 to Mar 21, 2024 | 1-starAlolan Form | Regular rotation |
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.
Does Vulpix's ability change its weaknesses?
Yes. With Flash Fire, Fire moves power up its own Fire moves instead of doing damage. Drought does not change its matchups.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Vulpix as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Vulpix is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances. Some abilities change them; pick one to see its chart.
Flash Fire: Fire moves power up its own Fire moves instead of doing damage.
Drought: does not change its type matchups.
Vulpix vs. the average Fire-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 81 Fire-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Vulpix | Fire avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 38 | 70 | -32 |
| Attack | 41 | 81 | -40 |
| Defense | 40 | 68 | -28 |
| Special Attack | 50 | 86 | -36 |
| Special Defense | 65 | 71 | -6 |
| Speed | 65 | 74 | -9 |
| Total | 299 | 450 | -151 |
Vulpix appears in 37 games.
Every mainline release where Vulpix is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Vulpix.
Every main-series game Vulpix is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.1+)
- WildReveler's Road, Kitakami Hall, Mossfell Confluence, Fellhorn Gorge, Oni Mountain, Oni's Maw, Infernal Pass, Crystal Pool, Chilling Waterhead, Wistful Fields, Paradise Barrens, Kitakami Wilds, Timeless Woods (The Teal Mask)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (2★) (The Teal Mask)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableTrade
- SwordObtainable
- One-time encounterMotostoke Stadium (Only one as part of the Gym Challenge)
- WildRoute 3, Rolling Fields, Dappled Grove, Watchtower Ruins, East Lake Axewell, West Lake Axewell, Axew's Eye, South Lake Miloch, Giant's Seat, North Lake Miloch
- RaidStony Wilderness, Giant's Cap, Dusty Bowl, Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage (Max Raid Battle)
- ShieldObtainable
- One-time encounterMotostoke Stadium (Only one as part of the Gym Challenge)
- WildDusty Bowl, Hammerlocke Hills
- Brilliant DiamondTrade
- Shining PearlObtainable
- WildGrand Underground - Spacious Cave, Volcanic Cave, Sandsear Cave, Typhlo Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildCobalt Coastlands: Veilstone Cape, massive mass outbreaks
- WildAlabaster Icelands: massive mass outbreaks
Generation VIIObtainableTradeTransfer only
- Sun · Ultra SunTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Moon · Ultra MoonTrade
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu!Trade
- Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- WildRoutes 5, 6, 7 and 8
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- BreedNinetales
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildMt. Pyre exterior, Mirage Forest (north of Route 124)
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildAbundant Shrine
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildAbundant Shrine
- WildAbundant Shrine (Hidden Grotto) (Near Youngster Wes)
Generation IVObtainableTrade
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoutes 209 and 214 (LeafGreen)
- HeartGoldTrade
- SoulSilverObtainable
- WildRoutes 7, 8, 36, 37, 48
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- WildMt. Pyre exterior
- FireRedTrade
- Event
- LeafGreenObtainable
- WildRoutes 7 and 8, Pokémon Mansion
Generation IIObtainableTrade
- GoldTrade
- SilverObtainable
- WildRoutes 7, 8, 36, 37
- CrystalTrade
Generation IObtainableTrade
- RedTrade
- BlueObtainable
- WildRoutes 7 and 8, Pokémon Mansion
- YellowObtainable
- GiftCeladon City (Rocket Game Corner)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Eevee!; Sword; Shield; Shining Pearl; Legends: Arceus; Scarlet; Violet; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Vulpix appears in 163 episodes.
From EP028 (1997-10-07) through JN112 (2022-05-27).
Pokémon Sleep · Snoozing type
Vulpix has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Vulpix sleeps as a Snoozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Vulpix in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Vulpix
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.