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Vulpix(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Fire-type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the first generation games Red and Blue. In Alola, it developed into an Ice Pokémon and now evolves with the Ice Stone.

Physiology and Behavior[]

Vulpix is a small, quadrupedal, canine Pokémon. It has a red-brown pelt with a cream-colored underbelly. It has brown eyes, large, pointed ears with dark brown insides, and a triangular dark brown nose. Its paws are slightly darker than the rest of its pelt and have light brown paw pads. On top of its head are three curled locks of orange fur with bangs, and it has orange tails with curled tips. It is most commonly seen with six tails. However, Vulpix is born with only a single, white tail that splits as Vulpix grows. The tails grow hot as it approaches evolution.

Vulpix is capable of manipulating fire to such precision as to create floating wisps of flame. These wisps are sometimes mistaken for ghosts by humans, but Vulpix uses them to assist in catching prey. Inside its body is a flame that never goes out. When the temperature outside increases, it will expel flames from its mouth to prevent its body from overheating. Vulpix is known to feign injury to escape from opponents too powerful for it to defeat. Vulpix can be found most commonly in grassy plains.

Alolan Vulpix[]

In the Alola region, Vulpix has adapted to snowy mountain peaks and developed a snowy white pelt. It has pale blue paws, blue eyes, and dark blue insides its ears. Its snout is more pronounced and pointed than that of non-Alolan Vulpix. The locks of hair on its head and its six tails are curlier and have a wispy appearance. Alolan Vulpix is believed to have arrived in the region at the same time as humans but moved to the snow-capped mountain to avoid other Pokémon. It can be found in small packs, called skulks, that are led and protected by Ninetales. Alolan Vulpix can expel breath as cold as −58 °F (−50 °C), which is capable of freezing anything. While it is not suited to warmer environments, its tail can produce ice to lower the surrounding temperature if needed. An old, local name for this Pokémon is Keokeo, referring to its white pelt. Weavile is a natural predator of Alolan Vulpix. They can also be found in the Polar Biome of Blueberry Academy's Terarium, where Alola's island life is simulated.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Other Pokémon games[]

Super Smash Bros. series[]

Both forms of Vulpix appeared in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as Pokémon summoned from the Poké Ball. They attack using Ember and Frost Breath, respectively, with the former move burning opposing fighters with pillars of fire, and the latter move freezing them.

In the anime[]

Brock was given a Vulpix in the episode Pokémon Fashion Flash by the character of the day, Suzie. In Beauty and the Breeder, he returned it to her.

At the end of episode 13 of Pokémon the Series: Sun and Moon, an Alolan Vulpix hatched from an Egg that Lillie took care of. She had named the egg Snowy, and kept that name after it hatched. In the following episode, a regular one hatched for Samson Oak. Lillie overcame her fear of Pokémon and caught Snowy.

Origin and inspiration[]

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Kanto[]

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

Alola[]

Title Entry
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun It exhales air colder than -58 degrees Fahrenheit. Elderly people in Alola call this Pokémon by an older name—Keokeo.
Pokémon Moon In hot weather, this Pokémon makes ice shards with its six tails and sprays them around to cool itself off.
Pokémon Ultra Sun If you carelessly approach it because it's cute, the boss of the pack, Ninetales, will appear and freeze you.
Pokémon Ultra Moon They live together in a skulk, helping one another. Before eating their prey, they freeze it solid with their –58 degree Fahrenheit breath.
Pokémon Let's Go
Pikachu
It looks like snow come to life, and the breath it exhales is –58 degrees Fahrenheit. Another name for it is Keokeo.
Pokémon Let's Go
Eevee
It looks like snow come to life, and the breath it exhales is –58 degrees Fahrenheit. Another name for it is Keokeo.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword After long years in the ever-snowcapped mountains of Alola, this Vulpix has gained power over ice.
Pokémon Shield If you observe its curly hairs through a microscope, you'll see small ice particles springing up.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus These Pokémon live in packs in the snowy mountains and defend themselves with icy breath. I suspect this species changed its form to adapt to the frigid climate.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet They live together in a skulk, helping one another. Before eating their prey, they freeze it solid with their −58 degree Fahrenheit breath.
Pokémon Violet In hot weather, this Pokémon makes ice shards with its six tails and sprays them around to cool itself off.


Game locations[]

Kanto[]

Title Location(s)
Pokémon Blue
Routes 7 and 8, Pokémon Mansion
Pokémon Yellow
Rocket Game Corner
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold
Trade
Pokémon Silver
Routes 7, 8, 36, and 37
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby
Mt. Pyre exterior
Pokémon Sapphire
Mt. Pyre exterior
Pokémon Emerald
Mt. Pyre exterior
Pokémon LeafGreen
Routes 7 and 8, Pokémon Mansion
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond
Route 209 (LeafGreen)
Pokémon Pearl
Route 209 (LeafGreen)
Pokémon Platinum
Routes 209 and 214 (LeafGreen)
Pokémon SoulSilver
Routes 7, 8, 36, 37, and 48
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Abundant Shrine
Pokémon White
Abundant Shrine
Pokémon Black 2
Abundant Shrine
Pokémon White 2
Abundant Shrine
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Breed
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Mt. Pyre exterior, Mirage Forest (north of Route 124)
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Mt. Pyre exterior, Mirage Forest (north of Route 124)
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Let's Go
Eevee
Routes 5, 6 7 and 8
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword
Route 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
Motostoke Stadium*
Max Raid Battle: Stony Wilderness, Giant's Cap, Dusty Bowl, Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage
Pokémon Shield
Dusty Bowl, Hammerlocke Hills
Motostoke Stadium*
Pokémon Shining Pearl
Grand Underground - Spacious Cave, Volcanic Cave, Sandsear Cave, Typhlo Cavern *
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Veilstone Cape
Obsidian Fieldlands (Mass Outbreak)


Alola[]

Title Location(s)
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword
Find 20 Alolan Diglett
Pokémon Shield
Find 20 Alolan Diglett
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Whiteout Valley Only one


Evolution[]

Vulpix
Use Fire Stone Fire Stone.
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Vulpix
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Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 38
Attack 41
Defense 40
Sp. Attack 50
Sp. Defense 65
Speed 65
Total 299

Moveset[]

Main article: Vulpix/moveset

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Trivia[]

  • In November 2018, Alolan Vulpix was designated as the Pokémon ambassador for Hokkaido Prefecture, with the original Vulpix as the "deputy leader". [1]
  • Vulpix is the first Poké Ball Pokémon to appear alongside an alternative version of itself, being its Alolan Form.
    • It is the second Poké Ball Pokémon with multiple forms to appear in-game after Unown.
  • The beta Pokémon names in Pokémon Red and Blue listed Vulpix as Foxfire.
  • Vulpix is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 299.
  • Vulpix has the lowest base HP of all Fire-type Pokémon.
  • Alolan Vulpix is the only unevolved Pokémon to have a Pokémon VSTAR card.

References[]

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