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Abilities
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Vulpix serves as a premier utility supporter and entry-level wallbreaker in Little Cup by utilizing its Drought ability to boost its Fire-type attacks and support teammates. It leverages its decent Speed and Special Defense to spread status with Will-O-Wisp or pivot safely with Flare Blitz or Overheat.
Best Used In
Primarily utilized in the Little Cup (LC) tier as the most reliable Sun setter. It is a cornerstone of Sun-based offensive cores and weather-control strategies.
Strengths
- ›Drought ability provides immediate weather control
- ›High Special Defense for a base-form Pokemon
- ›Excellent Speed tier in Little Cup
- ›Access to reliable utility moves like Will-O-Wisp and Memento
Weaknesses
- ›Extremely vulnerable to Stealth Rock and entry hazards
- ›Physically frail with very low HP and Defense
- ›Struggles against opposing weather setters like Hippopotas
- ›Reliance on Eviolite to survive neutral hits
Competitive Tips
- ›Equip Eviolite to maximize its bulk, allowing it to survive hits from faster threats like Diglett.
- ›Use Heat Wave or Fire Blast under Sun to maximize damage output even without offensive investment.
- ›Utilize Flame Charge to boost Speed, allowing it to outpace Choice Scarf users in the LC tier.
- ›Run Energy Ball to catch Rock and Ground-type switch-ins like Onix or Tirtouga for super effective damage.
- ›Deploy Memento to give a teammate a free setup opportunity after Vulpix has fulfilled its weather-setting role.
Recommended Teammates
Bulbasaur
Chlorophyll user that benefits from Sun to double its Speed and one-turn Solar Beam.
Charmander
Solar Power variant that becomes a devastating wallbreaker under the weather Vulpix provides.
Staryu
Provides essential Rapid Spin support to clear Stealth Rocks that plague Vulpix.
Diglett
Traps and removes Rock and Poison types that resist Vulpix's primary STAB moves.
Pawniard
Checks the Rock and Dragon types that Vulpix cannot break through alone.
Game History
Introduced in Generation I as a version-exclusive counterpart to Growlithe, it gained a significant competitive buff in Generation V when it received its Hidden Ability, Drought. Its Alolan Form, introduced in Generation VII, shifted its role to an Ice-type Aurora Veil setter, further cementing its versatility across generations.
Trivia
- ◆Vulpix is born with a single white tail that eventually splits into six separate tails as it grows and matures.
- ◆Its name is a portmanteau of 'vulpes' (Latin for fox) and 'six'.
- ◆The design is inspired by the Fox Spirit 'Kitsune' from Japanese mythology, which gains more tails as it grows older and wiser.
- ◆In the Pokémon Yellow opening, Vulpix is one of the Pokémon seen running across the screen.
- ◆Brock's Vulpix in the anime was actually given to him by a breeder named Suzie rather than being caught in the wild.
- ◆Despite its Fire typing, it can learn several Ghost and Psychic-type moves like Hex, Extrasensory, and Confuse Ray.
Moves · 88 total
Level-Up
16 movesTM / HM
57 movesEgg Moves
10 movesMove Tutor
5 movesWhere to find· 35 games
Red
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Blue
6 spots- •Kanto Route 7
- •Kanto Route 8
- •Pokemon Mansion 1f
- •Pokemon Mansion 2f
- •Pokemon Mansion 3f
- •Pokemon Mansion B1f
Yellow
1 spot- •Celadon City Prize Corner
Gold
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Silver
4 spots- •Johto Route 36
- •Johto Route 37
- •Kanto Route 7
- •Kanto Route 8
Crystal
PokédexIn this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.
Ruby
1 spot- •Mt Pyre Outside
Sapphire
1 spot- •Mt Pyre Outside
Emerald
1 spot- •Mt Pyre Outside
FireRed
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LeafGreen
6 spots- •Kanto Route 7
- •Kanto Route 8
- •Pokemon Mansion 1f
- •Pokemon Mansion 2f
- •Pokemon Mansion 3f
- •Pokemon Mansion B1f
XD: Gale of Darkness
1 spot- •Onbs 2f
Diamond
2 spotsPearl
2 spotsPlatinum
2 spotsHeartGold
PokédexIn this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.
SoulSilver
5 spots- •Johto Route 36
- •Johto Route 37
- •Johto Route 48
- •Kanto Route 7
- •Kanto Route 8
Black
1 spot- •Abundant Shrine
White
1 spot- •Abundant Shrine
Black 2
2 spots- •Abundant Shrine
- •Abundant Shrine Hidden Grotto Near Youngster
White 2
2 spots- •Abundant Shrine
- •Abundant Shrine Hidden Grotto Near Youngster
X
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Y
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Omega Ruby
3 spots- •Mirage Spot Forest North Of Route 124
- •Mt Pyre Outside
- •Mt Pyre Summit
Alpha Sapphire
3 spots- •Mirage Spot Forest North Of Route 124
- •Mt Pyre Outside
- •Mt Pyre Summit
Sun
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Moon
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Ultra Sun
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Ultra Moon
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Let's Go, Pikachu!
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Let's Go, Eevee!
4 spotsSword
13 spots- •Axews Eye
- •Dappled Grove
- •East Lake Axewell
- •Galar Route 3 East
- •Giants Seat
- •Motostoke Gym
- •North Lake Miloch
- •Rolling Fields Area 2
- •Rolling Fields Main
- •South Lake Miloch Area 2
- •South Lake Miloch Main
- •Watchtower Ruins
- •West Lake Axewell
Shield
1 spot- •Motostoke Gym
Legends: Arceus
PokédexIn this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.
Green Japan
6 spots- •Kanto Route 7
- •Kanto Route 8
- •Pokemon Mansion 1f
- •Pokemon Mansion 2f
- •Pokemon Mansion 3f
- •Pokemon Mansion B1f