Quick Attack + Weather Ball
Vulpix's best moveset is Quick Attack and Weather Ball, with 5.61 DPS (damage per second) and 48.0 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Partly Cloudy and Sunny weather.
Vulpix is a Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 883 CP and is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Quick Attack / Weather Ball. It is boosted by Sunny weather. Its shiny form is available.
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Vulpix takes increased damage from:
Ground160.0%
Rock160.0%
Water160.0%
Vulpix takes reduced damage from:
Bug62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Fire62.5%
Grass62.5%
Ice62.5%
Steel62.5%
| 1. |  Quick Attack | Weather Ball | 4.34 | 5.61 | 48.0 |
| 2. | Ember | Weather Ball | 4.24 | 5.48 | 46.9 |
| 3. | Quick Attack | Flamethrower | 3.76 | 4.85 | 41.5 |
| 4. | Ember | Flamethrower | 3.75 | 4.84 | 41.4 |
| 5. | Ember | Body Slam | 3.47 | 4.48 | 38.3 |
| 6. | Ember | Flame Charge | 3.41 | 4.40 | 37.6 |
| 7. | Quick Attack | Body Slam | 3.37 | 4.35 | 37.2 |
| 8. | Quick Attack | Flame Charge | 3.31 | 4.28 | 36.6 |
Ember
10
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1.0s
| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 10 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.6s - 0.8s |
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 9 |
Quick Attack10131.0s| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 13 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.5s - 0.8s |
| Damage | 5 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 8 |
Flame Charge70334.0s| Damage | 70 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 4.0s |
| Damage window | 3.1s - 3.6s |
| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
SpecialFlame Charge has a 100.0% chance to:
Flamethrower65502.0s| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.3s - 1.5s |
| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 55 |
Weather Ball55331.5s| Damage | 55 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 1.3s - 1.5s |
| Damage | 60 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 35 |
Body Slam50332.0s| Damage | 50 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.3s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 40 |
The following chart shows Vulpix's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Vulpix's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Vulpix has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Vulpix reaches a maximum of 883 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 463–504 CP, rising to 579–631 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 347–378 CP.
 Max CP | 883 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 347 CP - 378 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 463 CP - 504 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 463 CP - 504 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 579 CP - 631 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
Vulpix Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 CP | 2 | 39 CP | 3 | 65 CP |
| 4 | 92 CP | 5 | 119 CP | 6 | 145 CP |
| 7 | 172 CP | 8 | 199 CP | 9 | 225 CP |
| 10 | 252 CP | 11 | 277 CP | 12 | 303 CP |
| 13 | 328 CP | 14 | 353 CP | 15 | 378 CP |
| 16 | 403 CP | 17 | 429 CP | 18 | 454 CP |
| 19 | 479 CP | 20 | 504 CP | 21 | 530 CP |
| 22 | 555 CP | 23 | 580 CP | 24 | 605 CP |
| 25 | 631 CP | 26 | 656 CP | 27 | 681 CP |
| 28 | 706 CP | 29 | 732 CP | 30 | 757 CP |
| 31 | 770 CP | 32 | 782 CP | 33 | 795 CP |
| 34 | 807 CP | 35 | 820 CP | 36 | 833 CP |
| 37 | 845 CP | 38 | 858 CP | 39 | 870 CP |
| 40 | 883 CP | 41 | 894 CP | 42 | 906 CP |
| 43 | 917 CP | 44 | 928 CP | 45 | 940 CP |
| 46 | 951 CP | 47 | 963 CP | 48 | 975 CP |
| 49 | 987 CP | 50 | 998 CP |
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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Vulpix's Fire-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Vulpix.
FireMega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
| Pokédex Number | #37 |
|---|---|
| Height | 0.6 m |
| Weight | 9.9 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  3 100 |
| Additional Move Cost | 5050000 |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Vulpix in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Vulpix
Ninetales
Alolan Vulpix
Alolan Ninetales
Shadow Alolan Vulpix
Shadow Alolan Ninetales
Shadow Vulpix
Shadow NinetalesVulpix's height ranges from 0.29 m to 1.05 m, with the average being 0.6 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | |   | | |
| 0.29 m | 0.3 m | 0.6 m | 0.9 m | 1.05 m |
This table shows the size bounds of Vulpix in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.294 m | 0.3 m |
| 0′12″ | 0′12″ | |
| XS | 0.3 m | 0.6 m |
| 0′12″ | 1′12″ | |
| M | 0.45 m | 0.75 m |
| 1′06″ | 2′06″ | |
| XL | 0.75 m | 0.9 m |
| 2′06″ | 2′11″ | |
| XXL | 0.9 m | 1.05 m |
| 2′11″ | 3′05″ |
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_JUMP |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 10s |
| Jump Time | 1s |
| Attack Probability | 10.0% |
| Attack Timer | 29s |
| Dodge Probability | 15.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Vulpix Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Vulpix from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Vulpix in Pokémon GO.
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Vulpix. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Red, Blue | At the time of birth, it has just one tail. The tail splits from its tip as it grows older. |
| Yellow | Both its fur and its tails are beautiful. As it grows, the tails split and form more tails. |
| Gold | As it develops, its single white tail gains color and splits into six. It is quite warm and cuddly. |
| Silver | If it is attacked by an enemy that is stronger than itself, it feigns injury to fool the enemy and escapes. |
| Crystal | As its body grows larger, its six warm tails become more beautiful, with a more luxur ious coat of fur. |
| 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. |
| Emerald | It can freely control fire, making fiery orbs fly like will-o’-the-wisps. Just before evolution, its six tails grow hot as if on fire. |
| FireRed | While young, it has six gorgeous tails. When it grows, several new tails are sprouted. |
| LeafGreen | When it is born, it has just one snow- white tail. The tail splits from its tip as it grows older. |
| Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White | It controls balls of fire. As it grows, its six tails split from their tips to make more tails. |
| 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. |
| Black 2, White 2 | As each tail grows, its fur becomes more lustrous. When held, it feels slightly warm. |
| X | When it is born, it has just one snow-white tail. The tail splits from its tip as it grows older. |
| Y, Sword | While young, it has six gorgeous tails. When it grows, several new tails are sprouted. |
| Omega 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. |
| Alpha 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. |
| 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. |
| Ultra Sun | Its beautiful tails have made it very popular. However, if it’s not brushed diligently, it will be a mass of tangles before you know it. |
| Ultra Moon | It manipulates balls of fire to catch its prey. If you raise one from when it’s young, it will grow close to you like a puppy Pokémon. |
| Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee! | Both its fur and its tails are beautiful. As it grows, the tails split and form more tails. |
| Shield | As each tail grows, its fur becomes more lustrous. When held, it feels slightly warm. |
| Legends: Arceus | In its belly burns a fire, which Vulpix spits out in the form of fireballs. When young, this Pokémon has but one white tail. As the Pokémon matures, this single tail splits into six. |
The best moves for Vulpix in Pokémon GO are Quick Attack and Weather Ball. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 5.61 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 48.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Fire-type Pokémon are weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, and Steel-type moves.
Vulpix’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 883 CP and 998 CP at Level 50.
Vulpix can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Vulpix cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Vulpix: Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Houndoom, Mega Blaziken, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, Mega Chandelure, and Mega Delphox.
Regular Vulpix
Shiny Vulpix
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