Vulpix (#037)
Vulpix (#037) is a Fire-type Fox Pokémon in Pokémon Red. Vulpix can't be caught in Pokémon Red: it's a Pokémon Blue exclusive, so you trade for it (in Pokémon Claude Red, other players can trade you one in the Social Zone). It evolves into Ninetales with a Fire Stone. Its best stat is Special (65), and its base stat total of 249 ranks #134 of 151.

- National No.
- #037
- Type
- Fire
- Category
- Fox Pokémon
- Height
- 2′00″ (0.6 m)
- Weight
- 22.0 lb (10.0 kg)
- Catch rate
- 190 of 255
- Base EXP
- 63
- Growth rate
- Medium Fast
Vulpix is born with only a single tail, which gradually splits into more as the Pokémon matures.
Where to find Vulpix in Pokémon Red
Vulpix can't be caught in Pokémon Red: it's a Pokémon Blue exclusive, so you trade for it (in Pokémon Claude Red, other players can trade you one in the Social Zone).
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 38 | #133 of 151 | |
| Attack | 41 | #136 of 151 | |
| Defense | 40 | #130 of 151 | |
| Special | 65 | #73 of 151 | |
| Speed | 65 | #79 of 151 | |
| Total | 249 | #134 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Vulpix
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | — |
| 2× (weak to) | Water Ground Rock |
| ½× (resists) | Fire Grass Bug |
| ¼× (double resistance) | — |
| 0× (immune) | — |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Ember | Fire | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| Start | Tail Whip | Normal | — | 100% | 30 |
| 16 | Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 21 | Roar | Normal | — | 100% | 20 |
| 28 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | — | 100% | 10 |
| 35 | Flamethrower | Fire | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| 42 | Fire Spin | Fire | 15 | 70% | 15 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM08 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 100 |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | 100 |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM33 | Reflect | Psychic | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | Fire | 120 |
| TM39 | Swift | Normal | 60 |
| TM40 | Skull Bash | Normal | 100 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Vulpix in Pokémon Red?
Vulpix can't be caught in Pokémon Red: it's a Pokémon Blue exclusive, so you trade for it (in Pokémon Claude Red, other players can trade you one in the Social Zone).
What type is Vulpix?
Vulpix is Fire type. It takes double damage from Water, Ground, and Rock.
What level does Vulpix evolve?
Vulpix evolves into Ninetales with a Fire Stone.
What moves does Vulpix learn?
Vulpix starts with Ember and Tail Whip and learns Quick Attack (Lv 16), Roar (Lv 21), Confuse Ray (Lv 28), Flamethrower (Lv 35), and Fire Spin (Lv 42) by leveling up. It can learn 15 TMs and HMs.
What are Vulpix's base stats?
HP 38, Attack 41, Defense 40, Special 65, Speed 65, for a total of 249.