Vulpix
#253 in the Sun & Moon Pokédex • Fox Pokémon

Normal

Shiny
Pokédex entries
Sun
Its beautiful fur and tails have made it very popular. As it grows, its tails split to form more tails.
Moon
From its mouth spew flames that seem to resemble the spirits of the deceased. Some people mistakenly think this fire is a ghost.
Details
Type

Category
Abilities
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Pokédex
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
| Pokédexes | Alola #253Ula'ula #125 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 Spe |
| Catch rate | 190 |
| Base Exp. | 60 |
Eggs
| Egg groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 25% male 75% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 |
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Vulpix #253 | Use Fire Stone | ![]() Ninetales #254 |
Moon
SunMoves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Ember | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | The target is attacked with small flames. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| 4 | Tail Whip | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 30 | The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stat. |
| 7 | Roar | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. |
| 9 | Baby-Doll Eyes | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 30 | The user stares at the target with its baby-doll eyes, which lowers its Attack stat. This move always goes first. |
| 10 | Quick Attack | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first. |
| 12 | Confuse Ray | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion. |
| 15 | Fire Spin | ![]() | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 | The target becomes trapped within a fierce vortex of fire that rages for four to five turns. |
| 18 | Payback | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled. |
| 20 | Will-O-Wisp | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 15 | The user shoots a sinister, bluish-white flame at the target to inflict a burn. |
| 23 | Feint Attack | ![]() | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses. |
| 26 | Hex | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions. |
| 28 | Flame Burst | ![]() | Special | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a bursting flame. The bursting flame damages Pokémon next to the target as well. |
| 31 | Extrasensory | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks with an odd, unseeable power. This may also make the target flinch. |
| 34 | Safeguard | ![]() | Status | - | - | 25 | The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns. |
| 36 | Flamethrower | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| 39 | Imprison | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | If opposing Pokémon know any move also known by the user, they are prevented from using it. |
| 42 | Fire Blast | ![]() | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 | The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| 44 | Grudge | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | If the user faints, the user’s grudge fully depletes the PP of the opponent’s move that knocked it out. |
| 47 | Captivate | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat. |
| 50 | Inferno | ![]() | Special | 100 | 50 | 5 | The user attacks by engulfing the target in an intense fire. This leaves the target with a burn. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM05 | Roar | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. |
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | 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 conditions for five turns. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM35 | Flamethrower | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | ![]() | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 | The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM43 | Flame Charge | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 | Cloaking itself in flame, the user attacks. Then, building up more power, the user raises its Speed stat. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM48 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack. |
| TM50 | Overheat | ![]() | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 | The user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM53 | Energy Ball | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TM61 | Will-O-Wisp | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 15 | The user shoots a sinister, bluish-white flame at the target to inflict a burn. |
| TM66 | Payback | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled. |
| TM77 | Psych Up | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM97 | Dark Pulse | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch. |
| TM100 | Confide | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat. |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captivate | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat. |
| Disable | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used. |
| Extrasensory | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks with an odd, unseeable power. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Feint Attack | ![]() | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses. |
| Flail | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power. |
| Flare Blitz | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | The user cloaks itself in fire and charges the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. This attack may leave the target with a burn. |
| Heat Wave | ![]() | Special | 95 | 90 | 10 | The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing Pokémon. This may also leave those Pokémon with a burn. |
| Hex | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions. |
| Howl | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 | The user howls loudly to raise its spirit, which raises 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 stats with the target. |
| Secret Power | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used. |
| Spite | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it. |
| Tail Slap | ![]() | Physical | 25 | 85 | 10 | The user attacks by striking the target with its hard tail. It hits the target two to five times in a row. |
| Class | Acquisition source | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bide | ![]() | Physical | - | - | 10 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken. |
| Body Slam | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Body Slam | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Covet | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item. |
| Covet | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item. |
| Curse | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. |
| Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. |
| Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. |
| Double-Edge | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
| Double-Edge | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
| Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Foul Play | ![]() | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the move’s power. |
| Foul Play | ![]() | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the move’s power. |
| Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Incinerate | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user attacks opposing Pokémon with fire. If a Pokémon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable. |
| Iron Tail | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| Iron Tail | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| Iron Tail | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| Mimic | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out. |
| Mimic | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out. |
| Natural Gift | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power. |
| Ominous Wind | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once. |
| Pain Split | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user adds its HP to the target’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target. |
| Pain Split | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user adds its HP to the target’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target. |
| Rage | ![]() | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | As long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle. |
| Reflect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns. |
| Role Play | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user mimics the target completely, copying the target’s natural Ability. |
| Role Play | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user mimics the target completely, copying the target’s natural Ability. |
| Skull Bash | ![]() | Physical | 130 | 100 | 10 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense stat on the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| Swift | ![]() | Special | 60 | - | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. |
| Swift | ![]() | Special | 60 | - | 20 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. |
| Take Down | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. |
| Zen Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Zen Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch. |
Traits
Flash Fire
Ability Slot 1
Powers up the Pokémon’s Fire-type moves if it’s hit by one.
Absorbs Fire-type moves and then boosts the Pokémon’s Fire-type damage by 50%.
Drought(Hidden Ability)
Turns the sunlight harsh when the Pokémon enters a battle.
Summons harsh sunlight for five turns upon entering battle.










































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