Is Vulpix Good in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Playthrough?
Shining Pearl exclusive from the Underground. Fire-types are rare in Sinnoh, so Ninetales fills a real gap. Handles Gardenia, Byron, Aaron, and Candice, which is a large chunk of the gym/E4 lineup.
Roark's team hits Vulpix's weaknesses hard.
Vulpix resists most of Gardenia's coverage and hits back hard.
Vulpix has the type edge here and should clean up Maylene's team.
Crasher Wake's team hits Vulpix's weaknesses hard.
Vulpix trades roughly evenly with Fantina's team.
Vulpix has the type edge here and should clean up Byron's team.
Vulpix has the type edge here and should clean up Candice's team.
Volkner's team hits Vulpix's weaknesses hard.
Vulpix has the type edge here and should clean up Aaron's team.
Bertha's team hits Vulpix's weaknesses hard.
Vulpix trades roughly evenly with Flint's team.
Vulpix trades roughly evenly with Lucian's team.
Vulpix trades roughly evenly with Cynthia's team.
Vulpix cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
How to Get Vulpix in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
A handful of locations for Vulpix with moderate rates across endgame routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Vulpix in BDSP
To get Vulpix, start by catching Vulpix through walking encounters at Lv. 58-63. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Vulpix ✓Sandsear CaveLv.58-63GrassShining PearlPost-gameSpacious CaveLv.58-63CaveShining PearlPost-gameTyphlo CavernLv.58-63CaveShining PearlPost-gameVolcanic CaveLv.58-63CaveShining PearlPost-game
Step 2Evolve into Ninetales
Vulpix Weakness
Water, Ground, and Rock moves hit Vulpix for super-effective damage. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Flash Fire grants an additional Fire immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Vulpix's special bulk (base 65 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy |
What is Vulpix Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Vulpix
 Psyduck Water | D | |
Obtain MethodCelestic Town Surfing | ||
 Cubone Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Cubone builds →Earthquake 2x118-142%KO Rock Slide 2x61-74% | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Geodude builds →Earthquake 2x153-182%KO Stone Edge 2x153-182%KO | ||
 Phanpy Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Phanpy builds →Earthquake 2x134-158%KO Rock Slide 2x66-79% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x105-126%KO Stone Edge 2x105-126%KO | ||
 Bibarel NormalWater | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Bibarel builds →Waterfall 2x141-168%KO Rollout 2x41-49% | ||
Cubone Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Cubone builds →Earthquake 2x124-146%KO Rock Slide 2x61-73% | ||
Psyduck Water | D | |
Obtain MethodCelestic Town Surfing | ||
 Buizel Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Buizel builds →Surf 2x93-110%KO Rock Tomb 2x61-73% | ||
 Shellos Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Shellos builds →Surf 2x85-102%KO Mud-Slap 2x15-20% | ||
 Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x165-196%KO Stone Edge 2x110-131%KO | ||
 Floatzel Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Floatzel builds →Waterfall 2x165-196%KO Rock Tomb 2x85-100%KO | ||
 Gastrodon WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 2x172-204%KO Surf 2x119-142%KO Stone Edge 2x115-136%KO | ||
Bibarel NormalWater | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Bibarel builds →Waterfall 2x142-167%KO Bulldoze 2x71-83% Rollout 2x38-44% | ||
 Donphan Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Donphan builds →Earthquake 2x229-271%KO Stone Edge 2x153-181%KO | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x165-196%KO Stone Edge 2x110-131%KO | ||
 Azumarill WaterFairy | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Azurill (Great Marsh Surfing) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Azumarill builds →Surf 2x88-104%KO Dig 2x63-75% Rollout 2x25-31% | ||
Floatzel Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Floatzel builds →Waterfall 2x165-196%KO Dig 2x110-131%KO Rock Tomb 2x85-100%KO | ||
Bibarel NormalWater | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Bibarel builds →Waterfall 2x142-167%KO Dig 2x94-111%KO Rollout 2x38-44% | ||
Gastrodon WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 2x172-204%KO Surf 2x119-142%KO Stone Edge 2x115-136%KO | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x167-196%KO Stone Edge 2x111-131%KO | ||
Azumarill WaterFairy | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Azurill (Great Marsh Surfing) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Azumarill builds →Surf 2x87-104%KO Dig 2x64-76% Rollout 2x26-31% | ||
 Golduck Water | C | |
Obtain MethodCelestic Town Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Golduck builds →Surf 2x124-146%KO Dig 2x90-107%KO | ||
Floatzel Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Floatzel builds →Waterfall 2x163-193%KO Dig 2x108-129%KO Rock Tomb 2x82-98% | ||
Bibarel NormalWater | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Bibarel builds →Waterfall 2x139-164%KO Dig 2x93-110%KO Rollout 2x36-43% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x161-190%KO Stone Edge 2x107-127%KO | ||
Azumarill WaterFairy | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Azurill (Great Marsh Surfing) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Azumarill builds →Surf 2x84-100%KO Dig 2x62-73% Rollout 2x24-29% | ||
Golduck Water | C | |
Obtain MethodCelestic Town Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Golduck builds →Surf 2x121-143%KO Dig 2x88-104%KO | ||
Floatzel Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Floatzel builds →Waterfall 2x161-190%KO Dig 2x107-127%KO Rock Tomb 2x81-96% | ||
Bibarel NormalWater | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Bibarel builds →Waterfall 2x138-163%KO Dig 2x92-109%KO Rollout 2x36-42% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x165-194%KO Stone Edge 2x109-129%KO | ||
Azumarill WaterFairy | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Azurill (Great Marsh Surfing) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Azumarill builds →Surf 2x84-100%KO Dig 2x61-73% Rollout 2x24-29% | ||
Golduck Water | C | |
Obtain MethodCelestic Town Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Golduck builds →Surf 2x119-141%KO Dig 2x89-104%KO | ||
Floatzel Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Floatzel builds →Waterfall 2x161-191%KO Dig 2x107-127%KO Rock Tomb 2x81-96% | ||
Bibarel NormalWater | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Bibarel builds →Waterfall 2x138-163%KO Dig 2x92-108%KO Rollout 2x35-42% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x165-194%KO Stone Edge 2x109-129%KO | ||
Azumarill WaterFairy | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Azurill (Great Marsh Surfing) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Azumarill builds →Surf 2x84-100%KO Dig 2x61-73% Rollout 2x24-29% | ||
Golduck Water | C | |
Obtain MethodCelestic Town Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Golduck builds →Surf 2x119-141%KO Dig 2x89-104%KO | ||
Floatzel Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Floatzel builds →Waterfall 2x161-191%KO Dig 2x107-127%KO Rock Tomb 2x81-96% | ||
Bibarel NormalWater | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Bibarel builds →Waterfall 2x138-163%KO Dig 2x92-108%KO Rollout 2x35-42% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x249-294%KO Stone Edge 2x166-196%KO Surf 2x71-84% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x167-197%KO Stone Edge 2x112-132%KO | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Rhydon builds →Earthquake 2x249-294%KO Stone Edge 2x249-294%KO Surf 2x47-55% | ||
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Sudowoodo builds →Head Smash 2x299-351%KO Earthquake 2x132-156%KO | ||
 Kingler Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Kingler builds →Crabhammer 2x249-294%KO Dig 2x134-158%KO Rock Slide 2x125-148%KO | ||
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Swampert can KO Vulpix with Earthquake (120-141%). Rhyperior threatens a KO with Earthquake (108-127%).
 Swampert WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x120-141%KO Flip Turn 2x73-86% | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemWeakness Policy NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake 2x108-127%KO Avalanche11-13% | ||
Vulpix Evolutions
Vulpix doesn't evolve by leveling. You'll need an evolution item to push it forward to Ninetales. The evolved forms gain up to 206 total stats over Vulpix. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
BDSP Vulpix Best Moveset
Hidden AbilityDrought sets sun on entry, a team-defining tool that didn't exist in the original Gen 4. But 50 Sp. Atk at 65 Speed on a Fire pre-evo can't capitalize on that sun. The moveset waits for Ninetales where the weather becomes a real team engine.
Best Build
Vulpix best EVs are Defense and Speed
Bulky Support Moveset
- Energy Ball
- Flamethrower
- Toxic
- Protect
Moves List
Without breeding, Vulpix misses out on Baby-Doll Eyes and Disable. That's 13 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Overheat and Flare Blitz, with coverage across 7 types rounding things out.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
It controls balls of fire. As it grows, its six tails split from their tips to make more tails.
Vulpix Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Guide
For Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, you can run Vulpix through the first few routes without issues. 299 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Ninetales as fast as you can.
Vulpix has an Alolan form that swaps the typing and reshuffles the stats. Introduced in Gen 7. Worth checking if the original version doesn't fit your team.
Game Availability
Since debuting in Red & Blue, Vulpix has appeared in 21 titles over 10 generations. Along the way, it received an Alolan form in Generation 7, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMAlolan
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves