Vulpix
#153 in the Ruby and Sapphire Pokédex • Fox Pokémon
Vulpix
#153 in the Ruby and Sapphire 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.
Growth
| 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
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.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Vulpix #153 | Use Ice Stone |  Ninetales #154 |
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mt. Pyre Mount Pyre (outside) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 27 | 10% | - |
Mt. Pyre Mount Pyre (outside) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 29 | 5% | - |
Mt. Pyre Mount Pyre (outside) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 25 | 5% | - |
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mt. Pyre Mount Pyre (outside) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 27 | 10% | - |
Mt. Pyre Mount Pyre (outside) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 29 | 5% | - |
Mt. Pyre Mount Pyre (outside) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 25 | 5% | - |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Ember |  |  Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn. |
| 5 | Tail Whip |  |  Status | - | 100 | 30 | Wags the tail to lower the foe’s DEFENSE. |
| 9 | Roar | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | Makes the foe flee to end the battle. |
| 13 | Quick Attack | |  Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | An extremely fast attack that always strikes first. |
| 17 | Will-O-Wisp | | Status | - | 75 | 15 | Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire. |
| 21 | Confuse Ray |  | Status | - | 100 | 10 | A sinister ray that confuses the foe. |
| 25 | Imprison |  | Status | - | - | 10 | Prevents foes from using moves known by the user. |
| 29 | Flamethrower | | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn. |
| 33 | Safeguard | | Status | - | - | 25 | A mystical force prevents all status problems. |
| 37 | Grudge | | Status | - | - | 5 | If the user faints, deletes the PP of the final move. |
| 41 | Fire Spin | | Special | 15 | 70 | 15 | Traps the foe in a ring of fire for 2 to 5 turns. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM05 | Roar | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | Makes the foe flee to end the battle. |
| TM06 | Toxic |  | Status | - | 85 | 10 | Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | | Physical | 1 | 100 | 15 | The effectiveness varies with the user. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts the power of FIRE- type moves for 5 turns. |
| TM17 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. |
| TM20 | Safeguard | | Status | - | - | 25 | A mystical force prevents all status problems. |
| TM21 | Frustration | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked. |
| TM23 | Iron Tail |  | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower DEFENSE. |
| TM27 | Return | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that increases in power with friendship. |
| TM28 | Dig |  | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | Status | - | - | 15 | Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. |
| TM35 | Flamethrower | | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn. |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | | Special | 120 | 85 | 5 | A fiery blast that scorches all. May cause a burn. |
| TM42 | Facade | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. |
| TM43 | Secret Power | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack with effects that vary by location. |
| TM44 | Rest | | Status | - | - | 5 | The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. |
| TM45 | Attract | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. |
| TM50 | Overheat | | Special | 140 | 90 | 5 | Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers SP. ATK. |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disable | | Status | - | 55 | 20 | Psychically disables one of the foe’s moves. |
| Feint Attack |  | Special | 60 | - | 20 | Draws the foe close, then strikes without fail. |
| Flail | | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | Inflicts more damage when the user’s HP is down. |
| Heat Wave | | Special | 100 | 90 | 10 | Exhales a hot breath on the foe. May inflict a burn. |
| Howl | | Status | - | - | 40 | Howls to raise the spirit and boosts ATTACK. |
| Hypnosis | | Status | - | 60 | 20 | A hypnotizing move that may induce sleep. |
| Psych Up | | Status | - | - | 10 | Copies the foe’s effect(s) and gives to the user. |
| Spite | | Status | - | 100 | 10 | Spitefully cuts the PP of the foe’s last move. |
Traits
Flash Fire
Powers up if hit by fire.
Protects against Fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.
