Vulpix (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Vulpix (disambiguation).

Vulpix Fox Pokémon ロコン Rokon #0037 Vulpix Alolan Vulpix Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Types Fire Unknown Vulpix Ice Unknown Alolan Vulpix Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Flash Fire Vulpix Snow Cloak Alolan Vulpix Cacophony Drought Vulpix Hidden Ability Snow Warning Alolan Vulpix Hidden Ability Cacophony Alolan Vulpix Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 25% male, 75% female	Catch rate 190 (35.2%)
Breeding Egg Group Field Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 2'00" 0.6 m Vulpix 0'0" 0 m Alolan Vulpix 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 21.8 lbs. 9.9 kg Vulpix 0 lbs. 0 kg Alolan Vulpix 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 63 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 60 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 1 Vulpix 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 1 Speed Alolan Vulpix 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint Alolan Vulpix
Pokédex color   Brown Other forms may have other colors.	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Vulpix (Japanese: ロコン Rokon) is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves into Ninetales when exposed to a Fire Stone.

In Alola, Vulpix has an Ice-type regional form. It evolves into Alolan Ninetales when exposed to an Ice Stone. These Vulpix can also be found in Blueberry Academy's Terarium.

Biology

A one-tailed Vulpix as seen in Pokémon Battle Frontier

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 white tail that splits as Vulpix grows. The tails grow hot as Vulpix approaches evolution.

Vulpix can manipulate 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 performs this even when sleeping, as mentioned in the Sleep Style Dex. Vulpix is known to feign injury to escape from opponents too powerful for it to defeat. Vulpix is most commonly found in grassy plains.

Forms

In Alola, Keokeo are as white as snow

Vulpix has a regional form: 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 inside 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.

Evolution

Vulpix evolves into Ninetales.

Alolan Vulpix evolves into Alolan Ninetales.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Vulpix

Unevolved Vulpix  Fire

→

First Evolution Ninetales  Fire

Alolan Vulpix

Unevolved Vulpix Alolan Form  Ice

→

First Evolution Ninetales Alolan Form  Ice  Fairy

Game data

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto #037 Red(JPN) (This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.) Green Red(ENG) At the time of birth, it has just one tail. The tail splits from its tip as it grows older. Blue Yellow Both its fur and its tails are beautiful. As it grows, the tails split and form more tails. Stadium A single, white-colored tail splits into six beautiful tails. As it grows older, it grows even more tails.

Generation II Johto #125 Gold As it develops, its single white tail gains color and splits into six. It is quite warm and cuddly. Silver If it is attacked by an enemy that is stronger than itself, it feigns injury to fool the enemy and escapes. Crystal As its body grows larger, its six warm tails become more beautiful, with a more luxurious coat of fur. Stadium 2 As it develops, its single white tail gains color and splits into six. It is quite warm and cuddly. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted) If it is attacked by an enemy that is stronger than itself, it feigns injury to fool the enemy and escapes. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)

Generation III Hoenn #153 Kanto #037 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. 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. 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. FireRed While young, it has six gorgeous tails. When it grows, several new tails are sprouted. LeafGreen When it is born, it has just one snow-white tail. The tail splits from its tip as it grows older.

Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #127 Diamond It controls balls of fire. As it grows, its six tails split from their tips to make more tails. Pearl Platinum HeartGold As it develops, its single white tail gains color and splits into six. It is quite warm and cuddly. SoulSilver If it is attacked by an enemy that is stronger than itself, it feigns injury to fool the enemy and escapes.

Generation V Unova  B2  W2 : #248 Black It controls balls of fire. As it grows, its six tails split from their tips to make more tails. White Black 2 As each tail grows, its fur becomes more lustrous. When held, it feels slightly warm. White 2

Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #160 X When it is born, it has just one snow-white tail. The tail splits from its tip as it grows older. Y While young, it has six gorgeous tails. When it grows, several new tails are sprouted. 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. 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.

Generation VII Alola  S  M : #253 Alola  US  UM : #330 Kanto #037 Sun Its beautiful fur and tails have made it very popular. As it grows, its tails split to form more tails. Moon From its mouth spew flames that seem to resemble the spirits of the deceased. Some people mistakenly think this fire is a ghost. 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. 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. Let's Go Pikachu Both its fur and its tails are beautiful. As it grows, the tails split and form more tails. Let's Go Eevee Alolan Vulpix Sun It exhales air colder than -58 degrees Fahrenheit. Elderly people in Alola call this Pokémon by an older name—Keokeo. Moon In hot weather, this Pokémon makes ice shards with its six tails and sprays them around to cool itself off. Ultra Sun If you carelessly approach it because it's cute, the boss of the pack, Ninetales, will appear and freeze you. 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. 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. Let's Go Eevee

Generation VIII Galar #068 Sinnoh #— Hisui #168 Sword While young, it has six gorgeous tails. When it grows, several new tails are sprouted. Shield As each tail grows, its fur becomes more lustrous. When held, it feels slightly warm. Brilliant Diamond It controls balls of fire. As it grows, its six tails split from their tips to make more tails. Shining Pearl 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. Alolan Vulpix Sword After long years in the ever-snowcapped mountains of Alola, this Vulpix has gained power over ice. Shield If you observe its curly hairs through a microscope, you'll see small ice particles springing up. 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.

Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #37 Blueberry #157 Scarlet If it is attacked by an enemy that is stronger than itself, it feigns injury to fool the enemy and escapes. Violet As its body grows larger, its six warm tails become more beautiful, with a more luxurious coat of fur. Alolan Vulpix Scarlet They live together in a skulk, helping one another. Before eating their prey, they freeze it solid with their −58 degree Fahrenheit breath. Violet In hot weather, this Pokémon makes ice shards with its six tails and sprays them around to cool itself off.

Vulpix in the Alola Pokédex	Alolan Vulpix in the Alola Pokédex
Vulpix in the Kitakami Pokédex	Alolan Vulpix in the Blueberry Pokédex

Game locations

Generation I Red Trade Blue Routes 7 and 8, Pokémon Mansion Blue (Japan) Trade Yellow Celadon City (Rocket Game Corner)

Generation II Gold Trade Silver Routes 7, 8, 36, and 37 Crystal Trade

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Mt. Pyre exterior Emerald Mt. Pyre exterior FireRed Trade, Event LeafGreen Routes 7 and 8, Pokémon Mansion Colosseum Trade XD ONBS (Shadow)

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Routes 209 and 214 (LeafGreen) Platinum Routes 209 and 214 (LeafGreen) HeartGold Trade SoulSilver Routes 7, 8, 36, 37, and 48 Pal Park Field

Generation V Black White Abundant Shrine Black 2 White 2 Abundant Shrine Abundant Shrine (Hidden Grotto)* Dream World Pleasant Forest

Generation VI X Y Breed Ninetales Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Mt. Pyre exterior, Mirage Forest (north of Route 124)

Generation VII Sun Tapu Village, Mount Lanakila (Alolan Form) Pokémon Bank (Kantonian Form) Moon Trade, Pokémon Bank Ultra Sun Tapu Village, Mount Lanakila (Alolan Form) Pokémon Bank (Kantonian Form) Ultra Moon Trade, Pokémon Bank Let's Go Pikachu Trade Let's Go Eevee Routes 5, 6, 7 and 8 (Kantonian Form) Trade Kantonian Vulpix in Celadon City (Alolan Form)

Generation VIII Sword Motostoke Stadium* (Kantonian Form) 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 (Kantonian Form) Stony Wilderness, Giant's Cap, Dusty Bowl, Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage (Max Raid Battle) (Kantonian Form) Trade (Alolan Form) Shield Motostoke Stadium* (Kantonian Form) Dusty Bowl, Hammerlocke Hills (Kantonian Form) Trade (Alolan Form) Expansion Pass Reward for finding at least 20 Alolan Diglett (Alolan Form) Brilliant Diamond Trade (Kantonian Form) Unobtainable (Alolan Form) Shining Pearl Grand Underground - Spacious Cave, Volcanic Cave, Sandsear Cave, Typhlo Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex) (Kantonian Form) Unobtainable (Alolan Form) Legends: Arceus Cobalt Coastlands: Veilstone Cape, massive mass outbreaks (Kantonian Form) Alabaster Icelands: massive mass outbreaks (Kantonian Form) Alabaster Icelands: Whiteout Valley (only one during Request 83) (Alolan Form)

Generation IX Scarlet Violet TradeVersion 2.0.1+ The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Scarlet) Reveler'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 (Kantonian Form) Chargestone Cavern, Polar Biome (Alolan Form) Tera Raid Battles (2★) (Kantonian Form) Tera Raid Battles (3★) (Alolan Form) The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Violet) Reveler'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 (Kantonian Form) Union Circle (Alolan Form) Tera Raid Battles (2★) (Kantonian Form) Tera Raid Battle Search (3★) (Alolan Form)

In side games

Generation I Snap Volcano Pinball Blue Field: Celadon City, Saffron City, Cinnabar Island

Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.

Generation III Channel Ruins of Truth Pinball: R&S Volcano (Ruby Field) Trozei! Huge Storage 1, Endless Level 17, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Fiery Field (1F-4F)

Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Sky Stairway (1F-49F) MD Sky Hero Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Sky Stairway (1F-49F) Ranger: SoA Shiver Camp, Ice Lake, Hia Valley, Almia Castle Ranch Hayley's trades Rumble Fiery Furnace (Normal Mode C) MD Blazing Hero Pokémon PokéPark Wii Lava Zone Ranger: GS Old Mansion, Ice Temple

Generation V Rumble Blast Cave: Echo Valley, Lava: Firebreathing Mountain Rumble U Jungle Area: In Trouble? Tap Away!

Generation VI Battle Trozei Sacred Plains: Stage 6 Rumble World Diamond Crater: Smelting Forge (All Areas), Origin Hideaway: Secluded Volcanic Chasm (All Areas) Super MD Complete Vulpix's Connection Orb mission

Generation VII Rumble Rush Zapdos Sea, Castform Sea, Entei Sea, Butterfree Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Rayquaza Sea, Entei SeaFinal (Kantonian Form) Zygarde Sea, Butterfree Sea, Zygarde SeaFinal (Alolan Form)

Generation VIII MD DX Fiery Field (1F-5F) Fainted Pokémon: Stormy Sea, Fiery Field, Mt. Faraway, Pitfall Valley New Snap Shiver Snowfields (Alolan Form)

Cross-Generation Shuffle Isla Asul: Stage 42, Prasino Woods: Stage 592 Masters EX Scottie/Bettie & VulpixEgg (Kantonian Form) Café ReMix Vulpix Team Event (Kantonian Form) My Friend Vulpix Challenge 2 (Cozy Cape; Kantonian Form) Alolan Vulpix Points Event (Alolan Form) Lost Alolan Vulpix Event level 12 (Cozy Cape; Alolan Form)

In events

Vulpix

Games	Event	Language/Region	Location	Level	Distribution period
FRLG	Pokémon Trade and Battle Day Vulpix	English	United States	18	September 25, 2004

Alolan Vulpix

Games	Event	Language/Region	Location	Level	Distribution period
SM	Pokémon Center Sapporo Alolan Vulpix	All	Japan	10	November 30, 2016 December 1, 2016 to March 12, 2017
SM	Pokémon Sun & Moon Alolan Vulpix	Korean region	Online	10	April 4 to June 30, 2017
SM	Lillie's Alolan Vulpix	Japanese region	Online	10	July 5 to 24, 2017
SM	Lillie's Alolan Vulpix	All	Japan	10	July 22 to August 13, 2017
SM	Lillie's Alolan Vulpix	Korean region	Online	10	August 24, 2017 to ???

Wild Area News

Games	Event	Gigantamax	Location	Level	Distribution period
SwSh	Wild Area News	No	hide	17, 30, 40, 50, 60	December 25 to 27, 2020
SwSh	Wild Area News	No	hide	60	December 25 to 27, 2020

Held items

Vulpix

Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.

Games		Held items
Red	Blue	Berry (100%)
Yellow
Gold	Silver	Burnt Berry (25%)
Ruby	Sapphire	Rawst Berry (100%)
Emerald
FireRed	LeafGreen	Rawst Berry (50%)
Diamond	Pearl	Rawst Berry (100%)
Platinum
Ranch		Fire Stone (100%)
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Rawst Berry (100%)
Black	White
Black 2	White 2
Omega Ruby	Alpha Sapphire	Charcoal (5%)
Sword	Shield
Brilliant Diamond	Shining Pearl
Legends: Arceus		Normal Aspear Berry (35%) Spoiled Apricorn (15%) Grit items by level Alpha Exp. Candy S (100%) Seed of Mastery (10%) Grit items by level

Alolan Vulpix

Games		Held items
Sun	Moon	Snowball (5%)
Ultra Sun	Ultra Moon

Stats

Base stats

Vulpix

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 38		98 - 145	186 - 280
Attack: 41		41 - 102	78 - 199
Defense: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Sp. Atk: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Sp. Def: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Speed: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Total: 299	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 65.

Alolan Vulpix

Alolan Vulpix has the same base stats as Kantonian Vulpix.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 4/5 ★★★★☆	Power 2/3 ★★☆
Skill 3/4 ★★★☆	Stamina 2/3 ★★☆
Jump 3/3 ★★★	Total 14/18 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Vulpix

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Notes: If this Pokémon has Flash Fire, the effectiveness of  Fire-type  moves is 0×. In Generation I, the effectiveness of  Ice-type  moves is 1×.

Alolan Vulpix

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Vulpix

Generation IX Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Ember Fire Special 04040 100100% 25 011 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 044 Disable Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 088 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 1212 Spite Ghost Status 0000— 100100% 10 1616 Incinerate Fire Special 06060 100100% 15 2020 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100100% 10 2424 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000— 08585% 15 2828 Extrasensory Psychic Special 08080 100100% 20 3232 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100100% 15 3636 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 10 4040 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 08585% 15 4444 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— 00——% 25 4848 Inferno Fire Special 100100 05050% 5 5252 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 08585% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Vulpix Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Vulpix Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

Alolan Vulpix

Generation IX Other generations: VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Powder Snow Ice Special 04040 100100% 25 011 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 044 Disable Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 088 Ice Shard Ice Physical 04040 100100% 30 1212 Spite Ghost Status 0000— 100100% 10 1616 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 09595% 15 2020 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100100% 10 2424 Aurora Beam Ice Special 06565 100100% 20 2828 Extrasensory Psychic Special 08080 100100% 20 3232 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100100% 10 3636 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 10 4040 Mist Ice Status 0000— 00——% 30 4444 Aurora Veil Ice Status 0000— 00——% 20 4848 Freeze-Dry Ice Special 07070 100100% 20 5252 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 07070% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Vulpix Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Vulpix Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Vulpix

Generation IX Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM002 TM002 Charm Fairy Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM004 TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM017 TM017 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM024 TM024 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 085}}85% 15 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM029 TM029 Hex Ghost Special 06565 100}}100% 10 TM030 TM030 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM038 TM038 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM055 TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM059 TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15 TM062 TM062 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM092 TM092 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM094 TM094 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM107 TM107 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM118 TM118 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 090}}90% 10 TM119 TM119 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM122 TM122 Encore Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 5 TM125 TM125 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM132 TM132 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 40 TM140 TM140 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM141 TM141 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TM157 TM157 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5 TM165 TM165 Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM172 TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM177 TM177 Spite Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM193 TM193 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10 TM195 TM195 Burning Jealousy Fire Special 07070 100}}100% 5 TM202 TM202 Pain Split Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM203 TM203 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM204 TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Vulpix Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Vulpix Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

Alolan Vulpix

Generation IX Other generations: VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM002 TM002 Charm Fairy Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM003 TM003 Fake Tears Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM004 TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM017 TM017 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM019 TM019 Disarming Voice Fairy Special 04040 00—}}—% 15 TM022 TM022 Chilling Water Water Special 05050 100}}100% 20 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM029 TM029 Hex Ghost Special 06565 100}}100% 10 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM034 TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM037 TM037 Draining Kiss Fairy Special 05050 100}}100% 10 TM041 TM041 Stored Power Psychic Special 02020 100}}100% 10 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM052 TM052 Snowscape Ice Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM055 TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM059 TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15 TM062 TM062 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM079 TM079 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM092 TM092 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM094 TM094 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM122 TM122 Encore Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 5 TM127 TM127 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 090}}90% 10 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM132 TM132 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 40 TM135 TM135 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM139 TM139 Misty Terrain Fairy Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM140 TM140 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM143 TM143 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM172 TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM177 TM177 Spite Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM187 TM187 Icicle Spear Ice Physical 02525 100}}100% 30 TM193 TM193 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10 TM202 TM202 Pain Split Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM203 TM203 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM204 TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15

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By breeding

Vulpix

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Baby-Doll Eyes Fairy Status — 100% 30 Flail Normal Physical — 100% 15 Flame Charge Fire Physical 50 100% 20 * Healing Wish Psychic Status — —% 10 Howl Normal Status — —% 40 Hypnosis Psychic Status — 60% 20 Memento Dark Status — 100% 10 Roar Normal Status — —% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Vulpix Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Vulpix Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Vulpix Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

Alolan Vulpix

Generation IX Other generations: VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Baby-Doll Eyes Fairy Status — 100% 30 Flail Normal Physical — 100% 15 Howl Normal Status — —% 40 Hypnosis Psychic Status — 60% 20 Moonblast Fairy Special 95 100% 15 Roar Normal Status — —% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Vulpix Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Vulpix Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Vulpix

Special moves

Vulpix

Generation IX Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Event   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Wild Tera Pokémon Baby-Doll Eyes Fairy Status — 100% 30 Wild Tera Pokémon Hypnosis Psychic Status — 60% 20

A superscript level indicates that Vulpix can learn this move normally in Generation IX Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Vulpix Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Vulpix Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Bite	Blaine's Vulpix (Gym Challenge 66) Vulpix (EX Emerald 72)
Scratch	Vulpix (EX Hidden Legends 81)

Side game data

Vulpix

Pokémon Pinball   Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Pinball RS   Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 12.2% Friend Area: Darkness Ridge Phrases 51%-100% HP I'm little, but I have six tails! 26%-50% HP My health is way down to half... 1%-25% HP I'm exhausted... Even my tails are tuckered out... Level up Leveled up! Yippee!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: G
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Find Vulpix's precious belonging in the Cave of Training Connected to: Axew, Sylveon Connection Orb Set: 3 Phrases Normal Here I come! I'm Vulpix! ♪ I grow more tails as I grow! ♪ Low HP (< 50%) It's getting really tough...
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Fire Poké Assist: Fire Field move: (Burn ×1) Browser entry R-171 It forms a ring of ghostly fire around itself for protection.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Fire Poké Assist: (present) Fire Field move: (present) (Burn ×1) Poké Assist: (past) Fire Field move: (past) (Burn ×1) Browser entry R-167/N-108 It sends out pillars of fire to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ● Defense ●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ● Defense ●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.64 seconds Base HP: 44 Base Attack: 67 Base Defense: 49 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Vulpix often play in the Lava Zone. They can't get enough of Absol's Hurdle Bounce.
Pokémon Battle Trozei Fire Attack Power: ★★★★★
Pokémon Shuffle Fire Attack Power: 40 - 115 15 #061 Opportunist Rarely increases damage. Swappable Skill(s): Super Cheer
Pokémon GO Base HP: 116 Base Attack: 96 Base Defense: 109 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 50 Fast Attacks: Quick Attack, Ember Charged Attacks: Body Slam, Flamethrower, Flame Charge, Weather Ball Fire*, Frustration, Return
Pokémon Sleep Sleep type: Snoozing Pokémon type: Fire Points to befriend: 5 Specialty: Berries Berry: Leppa Berry ×2 Primary ingredient: Greengrass Soybeans ×1 Possible ingredients: Greengrass Soybeans Greengrass Corn Soft Potato Main skill: Energizing Cheer S Base carry limit: 13 Restores 14 Energy to one random Pokémon on your team Evolution requirements: Vulpix Candy ×80, Fire Stone ×1 Inside Vulpix's body burns a flame that never goes out. Sometimes while it's sleeping, this Pokémon releases flames from its mouth to adjust its internal body temperature and prevent it from growing too hot. Curled-Up Sleep Nodding-Off Sleep Ember Sleep Atop-Belly Sleep ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★

Costumes in Pokémon GO
Spooky Festival

Alolan Vulpix

Pokémon Shuffle Ice Attack Power: 40 - 105 10 #061 Flash Mob Increases damage when there are more Pokémon with the same type in the puzzle area.

Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.64 seconds Base HP: 44 Base Attack: 67 Base Defense: 49 Base Speed: 60

Pokémon GO Base HP: 116 Base Attack: 96 Base Defense: 109 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 50 Fast Attacks: Powder Snow, Zen Headbutt Charged Attacks: Ice Beam, Blizzard, Dark Pulse, Weather Ball Ice*, Frustration, Return

New Pokémon Snap Photodex entry #166 When it feels wary, Alolan Vulpix exhales freezing-cold air from its mouth to intimidate foes. It was nice to see it playing innocently with its Pokémon friends.

Evolution data

Vulpix

Unevolved Vulpix  Fire

Fire Stone →

First Evolution Ninetales  Fire

Alolan Vulpix

Unevolved Vulpix Alolan Form  Ice

Ice Stone →

First Evolution Ninetales Alolan Form  Ice  Fairy

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back

Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee!

Generation VIII Sword Shield Legends: Arceus

Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Vulpix images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In animation

Main series

Kantonian Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon

A Vulpix Egg in Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire

An Alolan Vulpix Egg in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon

Major appearances

Brock's Vulpix

Brock had a Vulpix that he obtained from Suzie in Kanto in Pokémon Fashion Flash, which also marked the species' debut. In Beauty and the Breeder, he returned it to her.

Snowy

In Racing to a Big Event!, an Alolan Vulpix hatched from an Egg that Lillie primarily took care of. She gave the Egg the nickname "Snowy", and kept that name for the Vulpix that hatched from it. Despite her fear of Pokémon, Lillie caught Snowy in Getting to Know You!. It was commonly seen outside of its Poké Ball.

Other

In Mewtwo Strikes Back, a Vulpix was cloned from Brock's Vulpix. It then participated in the battle between the original Pokémon and the cloned Pokémon. Vulpix reappeared in Mewtwo Returns.

In Love, Pokémon Style, Macy has a Vulpix as her main Pokémon, though Macy doesn't use it in battle. Vulpix found itself captured by Team Rocket, but it was soon rescued by Ash.

In May's Egg-Cellent Adventure!, a Vulpix hatched from an Egg.

In Getting to Know You!, Samson Oak's Vulpix hatched from the Egg that was given to Delia by Professor Oak so it could be delivered to Samson in Alola to New Adventure!. Vulpix reappeared in The Professors' New Adventure! and A Mission of Ultra Urgency!.

An Alolan Vulpix appeared in a flashback in Getting a Jump on the Competition!, under the ownership of Cerah. By the events of that episode, it had evolved into an Alolan Ninetales.

Minor appearances

A Vulpix appeared as an image in the dubbed version of The Ultimate Test.

In Pikachu Re-Volts, a Vulpix was controlled by Cassidy and Butch at Mandarin Island North.

Two Vulpix appeared in a flashback in Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?, one each under the ownership of Ralph and Emily.

In The Power of One, a Vulpix sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.

Two wild Vulpix appeared in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure. One of them helped the Trainers' Pokémon and Elekid save the Exeggcute nests and Togepi during a storm.

A Vulpix appeared in Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias, under the ownership of an elderly woman.

A Trainer's Vulpix appeared in You're a Star, Larvitar!.

A Vulpix appeared in the opening sequence of Jirachi: Wish Maker.

A Coordinator's Vulpix appeared in Disguise Da Limit.

Multiple Vulpix appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.

A Vulpix appeared in PK13.

A Vulpix appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

A Coordinator's Vulpix appeared in The Saffron Con.

A Coordinator's Vulpix appeared in What I Did for Love!.

In Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!, a Vulpix was hypnotized and kidnapped by Team Rocket.

In Staging a Heroes' Welcome!, a Coordinator's Vulpix competed in the Wallace Cup.

In Old Rivals, New Tricks!, a Coordinator's Vulpix participated in the Sandalstraw Town Pokémon Contest.

A Vulpix appeared in Mewtwo's flashback in Genesect and the Legend Awakened.

In a fantasy in Mystery on a Deserted Island!, Alexa told Ash and his friends that a Vulpix belonged to a Pirate. It was revealed that after the pirate disappeared, Vulpix stayed on the island where the treasure was hidden with the other Pokémon. It was revealed to have evolved into Ninetales afterwards.

A Vulpix appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!.

A Vulpix appeared in BWS02.

A Trainer's Vulpix appeared in Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!.

A Trainer's Vulpix appeared in I Choose You!.

A Trainer's Alolan Vulpix appeared in Mimikyu Unmasked!.

Six Trainers' Vulpix appeared in The Power of Us.

In Securing the Future!, a Trainer's Vulpix joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its normal form.

A Trainer's Vulpix appeared in a video hologram in Legend? Go! Friends? Go!.

In Caring for a Mystery!, a Trainer's Vulpix was in the Vermilion City Pokémon Center.

A Trainer's Vulpix appeared in Betrayed, Bothered, and Beleaguered!.

A Trainer's Vulpix appeared in Trade, Borrow, and Steal!.

A Trainer's Vulpix appeared in Making Battles in the Sand!.

A Trainer's Vulpix appeared in Secrets of the Jungle.

A Trainer's Vulpix appeared in A Rollicking Roll….

Multiple Vulpix appeared in Sleuths for Truth!, with one under the ownership of a Trainer.

A Vulpix appeared in This Could be the Start of Something Big!.

A Trainer's Vulpix appeared in For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!, where it got treated by Nurse Joy.

A Vulpix appeared in HZ057, under the ownership of a student.

A Trainer's Vulpix appeared in HZ069.

Pokédex entries

Episode Subject Source Entry EP028 Vulpix Ash's Pokédex Vulpix, a Fox Pokémon. Its six tails are extremely beautiful. As it evolves, it grows even more tails. Vulpix uses powerful flame attacks. EP028 Fire Spin Ash's Pokédex Vulpix's greatest attack: Fire Spin. Using powerful flames to block its opponent from moving, it then inflicts great damage.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG150 Vulpix May's Pokédex Vulpix, the Fox Pokémon. Before evolving, Vulpix's six-part tail can become as hot as a fiery blaze.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry SM014 Vulpix Rotom Pokédex Vulpix, Alola Form. The Fox Pokémon. An Ice type. Vulpix is covered in white fur and was discovered on Mount Lanakila. Its breath can reach a temperature of 60 below zero, freezing anything it touches. And that Vulpix? It's a Fire type. When carefully groomed, its six tails can be extremely beautiful.

Pokémon Origins

Vulpix in Pokémon Origins

In File 2: Cubone, a Vulpix was at the Pokémon House in Lavender Town.

Pokémon Generations

Vulpix in Pokémon Generations

A Vulpix appeared in Ecruteak City in The Reawakening, during a flashback about the creation of the legendary beasts.

In the manga

Magical Pokémon Journey

Vulpix in Pokémon Adventures

Alolan Vulpix in Pokémon Adventures

Kiaraway, a Fire-type specialist, owns a female Vulpix. She is one of his most used Pokémon, first appearing with Cyndaquil in Vulpix and Cyndaquil. She is good friends with Coconut.

Pokémon Adventures

Yellow arc

Bill owns a Vulpix, which debuted in Hitmonlee, Baby! (One More Time). He uses it as a guard for his house.

Gold, Silver & Crystal arc

Bill's Vulpix reappeared at the Pokémon Association while Bill was talking about the Gym Leaders in Sunkern Treasure. In Slugging It Out With Slugma, it reappeared a second time while Bill was talking to Professor Oak, but it and Bill's Exeggcute kept being a nuisance during the conversation.

Ruby & Sapphire arc

Flannery owns a Vulpix that debuted in Bravo, Vibrava. She used it to battle Shelly's Ludicolo. Although it ended up getting defeated, it managed to disable Ludicolo's main attack, Nature Power, by using Grudge just before fainting.

The first Courtney's Ninetales was a Vulpix at one point, and was used in Contests, as shown in a flashback in It All Ends Now III.

Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon arc

Multiple Alolan Vulpix debuted in the Shock!! Father in the Pendant!, where they were seen on Mount Lanakila.

Pokémon Chapter Books

Windy's Vulpix appeared in Race to Danger.

Pokémon Battle Frontier

Main article: Enta's Vulpix

Enta has a Vulpix that is his first Pokémon.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

A Vulpix appeared in Which One is the Real Clefairy!?.

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!

A Vulpix appeared in GDZ29, where it evolved into a Ninetales.

Pokémon Zensho

A Vulpix appeared in PZ05.

In the TCG

Main article: Vulpix (TCG)

Other appearances

Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Both Kantonian Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix appear 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. Both forms of Vulpix also appear as Spirits.

Trivia

• In English, the category "Fox Pokémon" is shared by Vulpix, Fennekin, Nickit, and their evolutions.
  • In Japanese, the hiragana category "きつねポケモン" (Fox Pokémon) is shared by the evolutionary lines of Vulpix and Nickit, while the katakana version "キツネポケモン" (Fox Pokémon) is shared by Fennekin and its evolutions.
• The beta Pokémon names in Red and Blue listed Vulpix as Foxfire.
• Vulpix and Ninetales are the only Pokémon whose Alolan forms are obtainable in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
• Vulpix can be seen as a parallel to Growlithe. Both are Generation I Pokémon that evolve once via a Fire Stone. Vulpix is exclusive to Pokémon Green, international Blue, Silver, LeafGreen, and SoulSilver while Growlithe is to Red, Blue (Japan), Gold, FireRed, and HeartGold. Growlithe has a 75% chance of being male while Vulpix has a 75% of being female, they are both in the Field Egg Group, can have Flash Fire as their Ability, and are yellow when Shiny from Generation III on. Furthermore, both are based primarily on canine-like creatures of Japanese folklore: Vulpix from the kitsune, Growlithe from the shisa. Additionally, both have received regional forms.
• Alolan Vulpix can be seen as a parallel to Alolan Sandshrew. Both were initially introduced in Generation I and got Alolan Forms in Pokémon Sun and Moon. Both Pokémon are Ice-types, with Vulpix being exclusive to Sun and Sandshrew being exclusive to Moon. Furthermore, both Pokémon evolve when exposed to an Ice Stone.
• 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.
• Vulpix's National Pokédex number and Kitakami Pokédex number are identical: 0037 for the former, and 37 for the latter.

Origin

Vulpix may be based on a red fox and the 狐 kitsune of Japanese legend, which are said to have many tails, extremely long lifespans, and supernatural powers such as the ability to breathe fire. After reaching an advanced age, kitsune take on spirit forms, which may explain why Vulpix can learn various Ghost-type and Psychic-type moves.

Alolan Vulpix may be based on an Arctic fox, which grows a white coat of fur in the winter to camouflage in the snow.

Name origin

Vulpix may be a combination of vulpes (Latin for fox) and six. It may also involve Vulcan, the Roman god of fire.

Its Alolan name, Keokeo, may be derived from keʻokeʻo (Hawaiian for white).

Rokon may be a combination of 六 roku (six), こん kon (onomatopoetic sound of a fox's cry), and 焜炉 konro (gas stove). It may also involve 恨 kon (grudge; from the curse its evolution may cast on its foes).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ロコン Rokon From 六 roku, こん kon, 焜炉 konro, and possibly 恨 kon French Goupix From goupil and six Spanish Vulpix Same as English name German Vulpix Same as English name Italian Vulpix Same as English name Korean 식스테일 Sixtail From six and tail Mandarin Chinese 六尾 Liùwěi From 六 liù and 尾 wěi Cantonese Chinese 六尾 Luhkméih From 六 luhk and 尾 méih

More languages Hindi वलपिक्स Vulpix Transcription of English name Lithuanian Vulpiksas From the English name Russian Валпикс Valpiks Transcription of English name Thai โรคอน Rokhon Transcription of Japanese name

Keokeo

Language Title Meaning Japanese ケオケオ Keʻokeʻo From keʻokeʻo (Hawaiian for white) French Ke'oke'o Same as Japanese name Spanish Keo-Keo Same as Japanese name German Ke'oke'o Same as Japanese name Italian Ke'oke'o Same as Japanese name Korean 케오케오 Keʻokeʻo Transcription of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 凱歐凱歐 / 凯欧凯欧 Kǎi'ōukǎi'ōu Transcription of Japanese name Cantonese Chinese 凱歐凱歐 Hói'āuhói'āu Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name

More languages

See also

• Brock's Vulpix
• Snowy
• Enta's Vulpix
• Alolan Ninetales (UNITE)
• Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)
• Regional form

External links

Alolan forms

See also: Regional forms (Alolan • Galarian • Hisuian • Paldean) • Ecologically similar Pokémon

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