Vulpix

#127 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Fox Pokémon

Vulpix

#127 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Fox Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

186

280

Attack

199

Defense

196

Sp. Atk

218

Sp. Def

121

251

Speed

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.

Clefable

Igglybuff

Normal

Shiny

Vulpix

Fox Pokémon

#127

Height

0.6 m (2'00")

Weight

9.9 kg (21.8 lbs)

Abilities

Flash Fire

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Vulpix takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	Updated Johto #127
EV yield	1 Spe
Catch rate	190
Base Exp.	60

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Field
Gender	25% male 75% female
Egg cycles	20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

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.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Vulpix #127	Use Ice Stone	Ninetales #128

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

SoulSilver

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 36 Road 36	Walking in tall grass or a cave	13	5%	-
Route 36 Road 36	Walking in tall grass or a cave	13	5%	-
Route 36 Road 36	Walking in tall grass or a cave	15	4%	During the day
Route 36 Road 36	Walking in tall grass or a cave	15	1%	During the day
Route 37 Road 37	Walking in tall grass or a cave	14	5%	-
Route 37 Road 37	Walking in tall grass or a cave	14	5%	-
Route 37 Road 37	Walking in tall grass or a cave	15	4%	During the day
Route 37 Road 37	Walking in tall grass or a cave	15	1%	During the day
Route 48 Road 48	Walking in tall grass or a cave	24	20%	At night
Route 48 Road 48	Walking in tall grass or a cave	21	5%	-
Route 48 Road 48	Walking in tall grass or a cave	22	4%	-
Route 7 Road 7	Walking in tall grass or a cave	18	10%	Radio off
Route 7 Road 7	Walking in tall grass or a cave	18	10%	Radio off
Route 7 Road 7	Walking in tall grass or a cave	15	4%	During the day
Route 7 Road 7	Walking in tall grass or a cave	15	1%	During the day
Route 8 Road 8	Walking in tall grass or a cave	18	5%	In the morning
Route 8 Road 8	Walking in tall grass or a cave	18	5%	During the day
Route 8 Road 8	Walking in tall grass or a cave	18	5%	In the morning
Route 8 Road 8	Walking in tall grass or a cave	18	5%	During the day
Route 8 Road 8	Walking in tall grass or a cave	17	4%	At night
Route 8 Road 8	Walking in tall grass or a cave	17	1%	At night

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.

Rawst Berry

HeartGold

100%

SoulSilver

100%

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Ember	Special	40	100	25	The foe is attacked with small flames. The target may also be left with a burn.
4	Tail Whip	Status	-	100	30	The user wags its tail cutely, making the foe less wary. The target’s Defense stat is lowered.
7	Roar	Status	-	100	20	The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
11	Quick Attack	Physical	40	100	30	The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.
14	Will-O-Wisp	Status	-	75	15	The user shoots a sinister, bluish white flame at the foe to inflict a burn.
17	Confuse Ray	Status	-	100	10	The foe is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.
21	Imprison	Status	-	-	10	If the foe knows any move also known by the user, the foe is prevented from using it.
24	Flamethrower	Special	95	100	15	The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. The target may also be left with a burn.
27	Safeguard	Status	-	-	25	The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns.
31	Payback	Physical	50	100	10	If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.
34	Fire Spin	Special	15	70	15	The foe becomes trapped within a fierce vortex of fire that rages for two to five turns.
37	Captivate	Status	-	100	20	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
41	Grudge	Status	-	-	5	If the user faints, the user’s grudge fully depletes the PP of the foe’s move that knocked it out.
44	Extrasensory	Special	80	100	30	The user attacks with an odd, unseeable power. It may also make the foe flinch.
47	Fire Blast	Special	120	85	5	The foe is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.

		Class				Description
TM05	Roar	Status	-	100	20	The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	85	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10	Hidden Power	Special	1	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM20	Safeguard	Status	-	-	25	The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM23	Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28	Dig	Physical	80	100	10	The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM35	Flamethrower	Special	95	100	15	The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. The target may also be left with a burn.
TM38	Fire Blast	Special	120	85	5	The foe is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43	Secret Power	Physical	70	100	20	The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM50	Overheat	Special	140	90	5	The user attacks the foe at full power. The attack’s recoil sharply reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat.
TM58	Endure	Status	-	-	10	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM61	Will-O-Wisp	Status	-	75	15	The user shoots a sinister, bluish white flame at the foe to inflict a burn.
TM66	Payback	Physical	50	100	10	If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.
TM77	Psych Up	Status	-	-	10	The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the foe.
TM78	Captivate	Status	-	100	20	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM79	Dark Pulse	Special	80	100	15	The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83	Natural Gift	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	90	15	The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.
TM90	Substitute	Status	-	-	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.

	Class				Description
Headbutt	Physical	70	100	15	The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.
Heat Wave	Special	100	90	10	The user exhales a heated breath on the foe to attack. It may also leave the target with a burn.
Ominous Wind	Special	60	100	5	The user creates a gust of repulsive wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.
Pain Split	Status	-	-	20	The user adds its HP to the foe’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the foe.
Role Play	Status	-	-	10	The user mimics the foe completely, copying the foe’s natural ability.
Snore	Special	40	100	15	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Spite	Status	-	100	10	The user looses its grudge on the move last used by the foe by cutting 4 PP from it.
Swift	Special	60	-	20	Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.
Zen Headbutt	Physical	80	90	15	The user focuses its willpower to its head and rams the foe. It may also make the target flinch.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	Class				Description
Disable	Status	-	80	20	For several turns, this move prevents the foe from using the move it last used.
Energy Ball	Special	80	100	10	The user draws power from nature and fires it at the foe. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
Extrasensory	Special	80	100	30	The user attacks with an odd, unseeable power. It may also make the foe flinch.
Feint Attack	Physical	60	-	20	The user draws up to the foe disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail.
Flail	Physical	-	100	15	The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
Flare Blitz	Physical	120	100	15	The user cloaks itself in fire and charges at the foe. The user sustains serious damage, too.
Heat Wave	Special	100	90	10	The user exhales a heated breath on the foe to attack. It may also leave the target with a burn.
Howl	Status	-	-	40	The user howls loudly to raise its spirit, boosting its Attack stat.
Hypnosis	Status	-	60	20	The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.
Power Swap	Status	-	-	10	The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Attack and Sp. Atk with the foe.
Psych Up	Status	-	-	10	The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the foe.
Spite	Status	-	100	10	The user looses its grudge on the move last used by the foe by cutting 4 PP from it.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Flash Fire

Ability Slot 1

It powers up Fire-type moves if it’s hit by one.

Protects against Fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.

#42

Clefable

#43

Igglybuff

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