Vulpix
#37 in the Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pokédex • Fox Pokémon
Vulpix
#37 in the Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pokédex • Fox Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
38
186
280
Attack
41
78
199
Defense
40
76
196
Sp. Atk
50
94
218
Sp. Def
65
121
251
Speed
65
121
251
Total
299
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Normal
Vulpix
Fox Pokémon

Growth
| Pokédexes | - |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 Spe |
| Catch rate | 190 |
| Base Exp. | 60 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 25% male 75% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (5,120 steps) |
Lore

Brilliant Diamond
It controls balls of fire. As it grows, its six tails split from their tips to make more tails.

Shining Pearl
It controls balls of fire. As it grows, its six tails split from their tips to make more tails.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Vulpix #37 | Use Fire Stone | ![]() Ninetales #38 |
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 209 Road 209 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 16 | 4% | LeafGreen in slot 2 |
Route 209 Road 209 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 16 | 4% | LeafGreen in slot 2 |
Route 214 Road 214 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 24 | 4% | LeafGreen in slot 2 |
Route 214 Road 214 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 24 | 4% | LeafGreen in slot 2 |
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 209 Road 209 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 16 | 4% | LeafGreen in slot 2 |
Route 209 Road 209 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 16 | 4% | LeafGreen in slot 2 |
Route 214 Road 214 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 24 | 4% | LeafGreen in slot 2 |
Route 214 Road 214 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 24 | 4% | LeafGreen in slot 2 |
Held Items
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tail Whip | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 30 | |
| Start | Ember | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | |
| 4 | Disable | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | |
| 8 | Quick Attack | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | |
| 12 | Spite | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | |
| 16 | Incinerate | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | |
| 20 | Confuse Ray | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | |
| 24 | Will-O-Wisp | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 15 | |
| 28 | Extrasensory | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 20 | |
| 32 | Flamethrower | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | |
| 36 | Imprison | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| 40 | Fire Spin | ![]() | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 | |
| 44 | Safeguard | ![]() | Status | - | - | 25 | |
| 48 | Inferno | ![]() | Special | 100 | 50 | 5 | |
| 52 | Grudge | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | |
| 56 | Fire Blast | ![]() | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | |
| - | Dark Pulse | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | |
| - | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | |
| - | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | |
| - | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Energy Ball | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | |
| - | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | |
| - | Fire Blast | ![]() | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 | |
| - | Flamethrower | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | |
| - | Iron Tail | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | |
| - | Overheat | ![]() | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 | |
| - | Payback | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | |
| - | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Psych Up | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | |
| - | Roar | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | |
| - | Safeguard | ![]() | Status | - | - | 25 | |
| - | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | |
| - | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 15 | |
| - | Will-O-Wisp | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 15 |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby-Doll Eyes | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 30 | |
| Disable | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | |
| Extrasensory | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 20 | |
| Flail | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | |
| Flame Charge | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 | |
| Flare Blitz | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | |
| Heat Wave | ![]() | Special | 95 | 90 | 10 | |
| Hex | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | |
| Howl | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 | |
| Hypnosis | ![]() | Status | - | 60 | 20 | |
| Memento | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | |
| Power Swap | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| Spite | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 |
Traits
Flash Fire
Ability Slot 1
Protects against Fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.
Drought(Hidden Ability)
Summons strong sunlight that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.










































Status
Special
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