Is Vulpix Good in FireRed & LeafGreen Playthrough?
LeafGreen only. AbilityFlash Fire makes Vulpix immune to Fire attacks and boosts its own Fire damage when hit. Ninetales at Fire Stone handles Erika and contributes against Lorelei's Ice-types. The Fire immunity is more useful than it sounds since trainers across Kanto love Fire moves. Growlithe fills this slot in FireRed.
Vulpix trades roughly evenly with Brock's team.
Misty's team hits Vulpix's weaknesses hard.
Vulpix trades roughly evenly with Lt. Surge's team.
Ninetales resists most of Erika's coverage and hits back hard.
Ninetales has the type edge here and should clean up Koga's team.
Ninetales has the type edge here and should clean up Sabrina's team.
Ninetales trades roughly evenly with Blaine's team.
Ninetales trades roughly evenly with Giovanni's team.
Ninetales has the type edge here and should clean up Lorelei's team.
Ninetales trades roughly evenly with Bruno's team.
Ninetales has the type edge here and should clean up Agatha's team.
Lance's team hits Ninetales's weaknesses hard.
Ninetales trades roughly evenly with Terry's team.
Catch Vulpix on Route 8 (walking, Lv 15-18, uncommon).
- After Lt. Surge
- TM28GroundDig80100%10
- LV 29FireFlamethrower135100%15
- After Erika
- TM23SteelIron Tail10075%15
- After Blaine
- TM38FireFire Blast16585%5
- After Giovanni
- TM50FireOverheat19590%5
- TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
- Post-Game
- TUTORNormalBody Slam85100%15
- TM42NormalFacade70100%20
You can buy the Fire Stone at the Celadon Department Store on the 4th floor (₽2,100). 1 other location is also available.
- After Lt. Surge
- TM28GroundDig80100%10
- After Erika
- TM35FireFlamethrower135100%15
- TM15NormalHyper Beam15090%5
- TM23SteelIron Tail10075%15
- After Blaine
- TM38FireFire Blast16585%5
- After Giovanni
- TM50FireOverheat19590%5
- TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
- Post-Game
- TUTORNormalBody Slam85100%15
- TM42NormalFacade70100%20
How to Get Vulpix in FireRed & LeafGreen
LeafGreen exclusive with just four grass encounters at uncommon rates. Vulpix shows up on a handful of mid-game routes and one late-game building.
Wild Vulpix may be holding when caught:
Rawst Berry (50% chance) When held by a Pokemon, it will be used in battle to heal a burn.3 locations to catch Vulpix
Encountered via tall grass encounters
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Badge 7Where To Catch Vulpix in FRLG
To get Vulpix, start by catching Vulpix through walking encounters at Lv. 15-32. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 2Evolve into NinetalesBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Four Island Pokemon Day Care to receive a Ninetales egg. Requires the Rainbow Pass to access Four Island.
Vulpix Weakness
Water, Ground, and Rock moves hit Vulpix for super-effective damage. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. 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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
What is Vulpix Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Vulpix
 Squirtle Water | C | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift | ||
 Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 2x188-223%KO Water Pulse 2x51-60% Rock Tomb 2x65-79% | ||
 Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 2x177-209%KO Water Pulse 2x47-56% Rock Tomb 2x63-74% | ||
 Wartortle Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Wartortle builds →Waterfall 2x81-98% Dig 2x58-70% | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Geodude builds →Earthquake 2x158-188%KO Rock Tomb 2x81-98% | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 2x188-223%KO Water Pulse 2x51-60% Rock Tomb 2x65-79% | ||
Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 2x177-209%KO Water Pulse 2x47-56% Rock Tomb 2x63-74% | ||
Wartortle Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Wartortle builds →Waterfall 2x81-98% Dig 2x58-70% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Geodude builds →Earthquake 2x158-188%KO Rock Tomb 2x81-98% | ||
 Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x160-189%KO Rock Tomb 2x56-66% | ||
 Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Vaporeon builds →Waterfall 2x120-141%KO Dig 2x56-66% | ||
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Gyarados builds →Earthquake 2x150-177%KO Waterfall 2x76-90% | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 2x193-227%KO Water Pulse 2x50-60% Rock Tomb 2x64-77% | ||
Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 2x177-210%KO Water Pulse 2x46-54% Rock Tomb 2x60-71% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x144-169%KO Dig 2x58-69% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x167-196%KO Rock Tomb 2x56-67% | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Gyarados builds →Earthquake 2x156-185%KO Surf 2x91-108%KO | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 2x203-238%KO Surf 2x78-92% Rock Tomb 2x69-82% | ||
Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 2x182-215%KO Surf 2x72-85% Rock Tomb 2x63-74% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x144-169%KO Dig 2x58-69% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x167-196%KO Rock Tomb 2x56-67% | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Gyarados builds →Earthquake 2x156-185%KO Surf 2x91-108%KO | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodSilph Co Gift | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 2x203-238%KO Surf 2x78-92% Rock Tomb 2x69-82% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x140-165%KO Dig 2x55-65% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x159-188%KO Rock Tomb 2x53-64% | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Gyarados builds →Earthquake 2x155-183%KO Hydro Pump 2x111-132%KO | ||
 Blastoise Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Blastoise builds →Surf 2x116-137%KO Earthquake 2x111-131%KO | ||
 Dewgong WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodIcefall Cave Surfing | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x146-173%KO Dig 2x58-69% | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Gyarados builds →Earthquake 2x162-191%KO Hydro Pump 2x115-135%KO | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x169-199%KO Rock Tomb 2x57-67% | ||
 Omastar RockWater | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Omanyte (Cinnabar Island Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Omastar builds →Surf 2x153-181%KO Rock Tomb 2x70-82% Mud Shot 2x50-60% | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Rhydon builds →Earthquake 2x252-297%KO Rock Tomb 2x128-151%KO Surf 2x50-58% | ||
 Suicune Water | A | |
Obtain MethodRoaming Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Suicune builds →Surf 2x125-148%KO Dig 2x65-77% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Vaporeon builds →Hydro Pump 2x185-218%KO Dig 2x58-69% | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Gyarados builds →Earthquake 2x164-194%KO Hydro Pump 2x114-134%KO | ||
Omastar RockWater | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Omanyte (Cinnabar Island Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Omastar builds →Hydro Pump 2x194-228%KO Ancient Power 2x82-97% Mud Shot 2x51-60% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x169-199%KO Rock Tomb 2x57-68% | ||
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Swampert can KO Vulpix with Earthquake (244-288%).
 Swampert WaterGround | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Vulpix View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x244-288%KO Ice Beam17-20% Hydro Pump 2x124-147%KO | ||
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
FRLG Vulpix Best Moveset
AbilityFlash Fire grants Fire immunity and boosts Fire moves when hit. Stats too low for competitive play. Ninetales and a deeper moveset one Fire Stone away.
Best Build
Vulpix best EVs are HP and Attack
Utility Moveset
- Iron Tail
- Body Slam
- Fire Blast
- Hidden Power Ice
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Without breeding, Vulpix misses out on Disable and Feint Attack. That's 8 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Overheat and Fire Blast, with Normal and Ground coverage and more 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
While young, it has six gorgeous tails. When it grows, several new tails are sprouted.
When it is born, it has just one snow-white tail. The tail splits from its tip as it grows older.
Vulpix FireRed & LeafGreen Guide
- When should I use the Fire Stone on Vulpix?
Wait until Vulpix reaches Lv. 17 before using the Fire Stone. Evolving earlier permanently locks Vulpix out of Will-O-Wisp, a move Ninetales cannot relearn.
- Lv. 17learns Will-O-Wisp
- Lv. 17+Use the Fire Stone
- Where do I get the Fire Stone in FireRed & LeafGreen?
- Why can't I find Vulpix in FireRed?
Vulpix is exclusive to Pokemon LeafGreen. FireRed players have to trade for one.
See the Locations section above for where to find Vulpix in LeafGreen.
How to trade in FireRed and LeafGreen
GBA cartridges: You need a Game Boy Advance Game Link Cable and both players' FireRed/LeafGreen cartridges. Trade at the Cable Club on the 2nd floor of any Pokemon Center, which opens up shortly after Oak gives you the Pokedex.Nintendo Switch (2026 release): Trading uses local wireless only. There is no online play, and no Nintendo Switch Online subscription is required. Both players head to the Pokemon Wireless Club on the 2nd floor of any Pokemon Center, then step into a Union Room. Up to four other players can join. Available once you have the Pokedex from Professor Oak.
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