Pokemon Guide
Vulpix is a classic Fire-type Pokemon known for its six curled tails, evolution into Ninetales with a Fire Stone and Alolan Ice-type form. This guide covers Vulpix’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations, Alolan Vulpix and related Pokemon coverage.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Regional Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Vulpix guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
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| FAQ | FAQ |
Vulpix is a Fire-type Pokemon introduced in the original generation. It evolves into Ninetales with a Fire Stone and is known for its fox-like design, fire attacks and Alolan Ice-type regional form.
Competitive Overview
Vulpix is usually more important as an early-game Pokemon or support option than as a fully developed competitive threat. Its Drought ability can make it useful on sun teams in formats where Vulpix itself is allowed.
Vulpix’s biggest strengths are Fire-type utility, access to status moves like Will-O-Wisp and the ability to evolve into Ninetales. Its biggest issues are low base stats and weaknesses to Water, Ground and Rock-type moves.
Here are the key facts to know about Vulpix, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Vulpix
National Dex
#0037
Type
Fire
Species
Fox Pokemon
Height
2’00” / 0.6 m
60 cm
Weight
21.8 lbs / 9.9 kg
9.9 kg
Abilities
Flash Fire, Drought
Vulpix has modest base stats, with Speed and Special Defense standing out more than its physical bulk. It is usually strongest when used for utility, sun support or as a path toward Ninetales.
Vulpix has access to Fire attacks, status moves and useful coverage options across Pokemon games. These are some of Vulpix’s most useful and recognizable moves.
A reliable Fire-type attack and one of Vulpix’s most consistent offensive options.
A stronger Fire-type attack with lower accuracy for bigger damage.
Burns the target, weakening physical attackers and adding chip damage.
Boosts Vulpix’s Special Attack and helps it pressure defensive targets.
Coverage against Water, Ground and Rock-type Pokemon.
Works well with status support by dealing extra damage to statused targets.
Disrupts opponents and gives Vulpix a utility option in many games.
Coverage that can help Vulpix hit Poison and Fighting-type Pokemon.
Vulpix can learn a wide move pool across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Vulpix’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Vulpix is a Fire-type Pokemon. This typing gives it specific weaknesses, resistances and immunities depending on the battle matchup.
Type
Fire
Weaknesses
Water, Ground, Rock
Resistances
Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel and Fairy
Immunity
None
Vulpix’s abilities help define how it supports teams, avoids damage or pressures opponents depending on the game and format.
Powers up Vulpix’s Fire-type moves after it is hit by a Fire-type attack and gives it a Fire immunity while active.
Turns the weather sunny when Vulpix enters battle, supporting Fire-type damage and sun-based strategies.
Vulpix evolves into Ninetales when exposed to a Fire Stone. Alolan Vulpix evolves into Alolan Ninetales with an Ice Stone.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Vulpix with a Fire Stone
Vulpix’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Vulpix is caught in the wild, traded from another version or evolved later into Ninetales with a Fire Stone.
| Game | Where to Find Vulpix |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Trade from Pokemon Blue or Yellow. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Pokemon Mansion. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Pokemon Mansion. |
| Game | Where to Find Vulpix |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Route 7, Route 8, Route 36 and Route 37. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Route 7, Route 8, Route 36 and Route 37. |
| Game | Where to Find Vulpix |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Mt. Pyre. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Mt. Pyre. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Trade from Pokemon LeafGreen. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Pokemon Mansion and Route 7. |
| Game | Where to Find Vulpix |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Route 209 and Route 214. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Route 209 and Route 214. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Route 7, Route 8, Route 36 and Route 37. |
| Game | Where to Find Vulpix |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Abundant Shrine. |
 Pokemon White |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Abundant Shrine. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Vulpix |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Y |
Route 20 and Pokemon Village through Friend Safari or transfer when supported. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Mt. Pyre and Mirage Spots. |
| Game | Where to Find Vulpix |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Route 14, Tapu Village and Mount Lanakila. Alolan Vulpix is available in Pokemon Sun. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Route 14, Tapu Village and Mount Lanakila. Alolan Vulpix is available in Pokemon Ultra Sun. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Trade from Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Route 5, Route 6, Route 7, Route 8 and Celadon City. |
| Game | Where to Find Vulpix |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Route 3, Rolling Fields, South Lake Miloch, East Lake Axewell, Axew’s Eye, Dappled Grove, West Lake Axewell, Giant’s Seat, North Lake Miloch and Watchtower Ruins. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Dusty Bowl and Hammerlocke Hills. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Spacious Cave, Volcanic Cave, Sandsear Cave and Typhlo Cavern. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Veilstone Cape. Alolan Vulpix is available through a request. |
| Game | Where to Find Vulpix |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Infernal Pass, Kitakami wild areas and transfer when supported. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Infernal Pass, Kitakami wild areas and transfer when supported. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Vulpix |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
Alolan Vulpix is Vulpix’s regional form from Alola. Unlike regular Vulpix, Alolan Vulpix is an Ice-type Pokemon that evolves into Alolan Ninetales with an Ice Stone.
Category
Fox Pokemon
Type
Ice
Height
2’0″
Weight
21.8 lbs
Alolan Vulpix changes Vulpix from a Fire-type Pokemon into an Ice-type regional form, giving the line a very different typing and role.
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Vulpix. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Vulpix is a Fire-type Pokemon.
Vulpix is weak to Water, Ground and Rock-type moves.
Vulpix does not evolve from another Pokemon. It evolves into Ninetales when exposed to a Fire Stone. Alolan Vulpix evolves into Alolan Ninetales with an Ice Stone.
Vulpix’s abilities are Flash Fire, Drought.
Vulpix’s best moves often include Flamethrower, Fire Blast, Will-O-Wisp, Nasty Plot, Energy Ball, Hex, Confuse Ray and Extrasensory.
Vulpix is usually more important as an early-game Pokemon or support option than as a fully developed competitive threat. Its Drought ability can make it useful on sun teams in formats where Vulpix itself is allowed.
Vulpix’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Vulpix is caught in the wild, traded from another version or evolved later into Ninetales with a Fire Stone.
Yes, Vulpix has an Alolan form. Alolan Vulpix is an Ice-type Pokemon that evolves into Alolan Ninetales with an Ice Stone.
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