Vulpix is a Fire-type Pokémon from the Kanto region. It evolves into Ninetales when fed 50 candies. It has an Alolan form that is Ice-type.
Pokédex description[]
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.
They live together in a skulk, helping one another. Before eating their prey, they freeze it solid with their –58 degree Fahrenheit breath.
Possible attacks[]
Evolution family[]
Vulpix is part of a two-member family.
15. ![]() #0037 Vulpix |
![]() #0038 Ninetales | |
![]() #0037 Alolan Vulpix |
![]() #0038 Alolan Ninetales |
15. ![]() #0037 Vulpix |
![]() #0038 Ninetales | |
![]() #0037 Alolan Vulpix |
![]() #0038 Alolan Ninetales |
Event Pokémon forms[]
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Halloween Vulpix was released at the start of Halloween 2022 Part 2 on October 27th, 2022.
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Availability[]
Vulpix[]
- Vulpix was released along with the game launch on July 6th, 2016.
Shiny form of Vulpix was released at the start of The Seasons Change on October 9th, 2020.
Shadow form of Vulpix was released on February 3rd, 2020.
Method | Maximum CP | Details |
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![]() Wild |
757 820 (weather boosted) |
In wild since 2016 Jul 6
Increased spawns in: |
![]() Eggs |
504 |
Increased chance/Previously in: |
![]() Raid Battles |
504 631 (weather boosted) |
Tier 1 CP 3,027
Visit List of Raid Bosses changes for complete appearance |
![]() Research tasks |
378 | Field Research: Catch 5 Pokémon with Weather Boost: Since 2018 Apr Catch 10 Pokémon: Halloween 2024 (costume) Use 5 Razz Berries to help catch Pokémon: Shared Skies Explore 1 km: Verdant Wonders Catch 10 Pokémon; Walk 2 km: Adamant Time Battle in GO Battle League: 2022 Nov Walk 2 km: Halloween 2022 (costume) Catch 5 Fire-type Pokémon: Festival of Lights 2021 Defeat 2 Team GO Rocket Grunts: 2020 Dec Catch 5 Grass-type Pokémon: The Seasons Change Transfer 3 Pokémon: 2019 Jan - Apr Special Research/Timed Research: ![]() Costume Party Premium Timed Research - 1st part: Catch 10 Pokémon (costume) GO Battle Day: Vulpix - Completing 1st part The Seasons Change: Part 1 - Completing 1st part |
![]() GO Snapshot |
757 | Obtainable during: The Seasons Change: Part 2: 2020 Oct 12 - 19 (up to 2 per day) |
![]() Team GO Rocket |
199 328 (weather boosted) |
![]() Since 2024 Oct 8 2023 Feb 1 - 2024 Jan 26 2020 Feb 3 - 2022 Jan 23 |
![]() GO Battle League |
504 | Obtainable starting from rank: 1 (Season 6) |
Alolan Vulpix[]
- Alolan Vulpix was released along with the release of Friends mechanic on June 21st, 2018.
Shiny form of Alolan Vulpix was released at the start of the 3rd Anniversary on June 28th, 2019.
Shadow form of Alolan Vulpix was released at the start of Team GO Rocket takeover on February 1st, 2023.
Method | Maximum CP | Details |
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![]() Wild |
757 820 (weather boosted) |
Not in wild normally
Increased spawns in: |
![]() Eggs |
504 |
Increased chance/Previously in: |
![]() Raid Battles |
504 631 (weather boosted) |
Tier 1 CP 3,027
Visit List of Raid Bosses changes for complete appearance |
![]() Research tasks |
378 | Field Research: Hatch an Egg: Dazzling Dream Open 5 Gifts: Holiday 2023 Open 5 Gifts: Holiday 2022 Battle in GO Battle League: 2022 Nov Hatch 3 Eggs: 2021 Dec Catch 7 different species of Pokémon: Holiday 2021 Use 5 Golden Razz Berries to help catch Pokémon: New Pokémon Snap Celebration Win 2 raids: Holiday 2020 Catch 7 different species of Pokémon: Summer Solstice 2020 Hatch 4 Eggs: 2020 Jan 23 - Feb Special Research/Timed Research: Holiday Part 1 - Completing 3rd part Winter Holiday Timed Research - 4th part: Hatch an Egg Alola to Alola - Completing 4th part (Ula'ula Island) An Ula'ula Adventure - 4th part: Win a raid Tap... Tap... Tappity-Tap... - 1st part: Make 3 Great Curveball Throws Research Breakthrough: 2022 Mar |
![]() Team GO Rocket |
199 328 (weather boosted) |
![]() Since 2023 Feb 1 |
![]() GO Battle League |
504 | Obtainable starting from rank: 11 (Season 17) |
Gallery[]
Stickers[]
Trivia[]
- Initially, the task of Alolan Vulpix was "Hatch 7 Eggs". A bug disabled shiny form to be encountered in Research task.[1] Niantic later removed this Research.[2]
References[]
- ↑ NianticHelp. Trainers, we're looking into a bug where Shiny Alolan Vulpix cannot be encountered through Field Research.. Twitter. Retrieved on 2020-01-09.
- ↑ NianticHelp. Trainers, due to this bug, we've removed the "Hatch 7 Eggs" Field Research from PokéStops.. Twitter. Retrieved on 2020-01-10.
- ↑ NianticHelp. Trainers, we're happy to share that we have resolved the bug related to Shiny Alolan Vulpix in the Field Research task "Hatch 7 Eggs." This task can now be obtained from PokéStops until the end of Feburary, and completing the task now requires hatching 5 Eggs instead of 7.. Twitter. Retrieved on 2020-01-23.
- ↑ NianticHelp. Trainers, we’ve lowered the requirement for the Field Research task to encounter Alolan Vulpix to hatching 4 Eggs.. Twitter. Retrieved on 2020-01-24.