Where can I find Vulpix in Polished Crystal?

Vulpix can be found in 11 locations in Polished Crystal. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

Vulpix is a fire-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Vulpix learn in Polished Crystal?

Vulpix can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Vulpixin Pokémon Polished Crystal

fire

2 Forms Available:

Pokédex Entry

Fox Pokémon

If you observe its curly hairs through a microscope, you'll see small ice particles springing up. Just like Ninetales, Vulpix provides Drought support. The plain form also will provide ghost support when evolved so a Fire Stone whenever you're ready. Energy Ball is a great option for a move that covers Water-types, great for teams that rely on the sun. The Alolan form is a pure Ice type, so the coverage is a bit different. They both do have weather moves however, with the Alolan form having Snow Warning as a hidden ability which will set up hail.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

2 Forms Available

Type

Fire

Dex

#134 Johto Dex · #037 National

Abilities

Flash Fire(Primary)

Boosts Fire moves if hit by one. Nullifies Fire-type damage.

Forewarn(Secondary)

Determines the foe's moves.

Drought(Hidden)

Summons sunlight when switched in.

Growth Rate

Medium Fast

Gender Ratio

25% Male, 75% Female

Egg Groups

ground

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

190

Poké Ball15.6%

Great Ball21.3%

Ultra Ball26.1%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Speed

Wild Held Items

Aspearberry(100%)

Weak To

water ×2ground ×2rock ×2

Resists

fire ×0.5grass ×0.5ice ×0.5bug ×0.5steel ×0.5fairy ×0.5

Forms

Normal,Alolan

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Vulpix

Base form

→

Ninetales

Use Fire Stone on Vulpix

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How to Obtain

Look for Vulpix in Route 36 (uncommon) in the night, in Route 8 (uncommon), and in Route 48 (rare) in the night, among three other areas. Vulpix can also be found in a hidden grotto in Route 36. Wild ones range from level seven to 54, unless in a badge-dependent area.

Wild Encounters (9)

Level Up Moves (21)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	EmberLevel: 1Ember	fire	40	100	25
1	EmberLevel: 1Ember	An attack that may inflict a burn.
4	GrowlLevel: 4Growl	normal	0	100	40
4	GrowlLevel: 4Growl	A move that lowers the foe's Attack.
7	AstonishLevel: 7Astonish	ghost	30	100	15
7	AstonishLevel: 7Astonish	An attack that may cause flinching.
9	CharmLevel: 9Charm	fairy	0	100	20
9	CharmLevel: 9Charm	Sharply lowers the foe's Attack.
10	Quick AttackLevel: 10Quick Attack	normal	40	100	30
10	Quick AttackLevel: 10Quick Attack	Lets the user get in the first hit.
12	Confuse RayLevel: 12Confuse Ray	ghost	0	100	10
12	Confuse RayLevel: 12Confuse Ray	A move that may confuse the foe.
15	Fire SpinLevel: 15Fire Spin	fire	40	90	15
15	Fire SpinLevel: 15Fire Spin	Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.
18	Night ShadeLevel: 18Night Shade	ghost	1	100	15
18	Night ShadeLevel: 18Night Shade	Damage equals the user's level.
20	Will O WispLevel: 20Will O Wisp	fire	0	85	15
20	Will O WispLevel: 20Will O Wisp	A move that may burn the foe.
23	Feint AttackLevel: 23Feint Attack	dark	60	100	20
23	Feint AttackLevel: 23Feint Attack	An attack that never misses.
26	HexLevel: 26Hex	ghost	65	100	10
26	HexLevel: 26Hex	Damage doubles if foe has status.
28	Pain SplitLevel: 28Pain Split	ghost	0	100	20
28	Pain SplitLevel: 28Pain Split	Adds user & foe's HPs. Shares total.
31	ExtrasensoryLevel: 31Extrasensory	psychic	80	100	20
31	ExtrasensoryLevel: 31Extrasensory	An attack that may cause flinching.
34	SafeguardLevel: 34Safeguard	normal	0	100	25
34	SafeguardLevel: 34Safeguard	Prevents all status problems.
36	FlamethrowerLevel: 36Flamethrower	fire	90	100	15
36	FlamethrowerLevel: 36Flamethrower	An attack that may inflict a burn.
39	HypnosisLevel: 39Hypnosis	psychic	0	60	20
39	HypnosisLevel: 39Hypnosis	May cause the foe to fall asleep.
42	Fire BlastLevel: 42Fire Blast	fire	110	85	5
42	Fire BlastLevel: 42Fire Blast	An attack that may inflict a burn.
44	Shadow BallLevel: 44Shadow Ball	ghost	80	100	15
44	Shadow BallLevel: 44Shadow Ball	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
47	DisableLevel: 47Disable	normal	0	100	20
47	DisableLevel: 47Disable	Disables the foe's most recent move.
50	Flare BlitzLevel: 50Flare Blitz	fire	120	100	15
50	Flare BlitzLevel: 50Flare Blitz	A charge that also hurts the user.
53	HealinglightLevel: 53Healinglight	normal	0	100	5
53	HealinglightLevel: 53Healinglight	Restores HP based on weather.

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Egg Moves (9)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Flame ChargeFlame Charge	fire	50	100	20
Flame ChargeFlame Charge	An attack that may up user's Speed.
DisableDisable	normal	0	100	20
DisableDisable	Disables the foe's most recent move.
Flare BlitzFlare Blitz	fire	120	100	15
Flare BlitzFlare Blitz	A charge that also hurts the user.
HypnosisHypnosis	psychic	0	60	20
HypnosisHypnosis	May cause the foe to fall asleep.
Feint AttackFeint Attack	dark	60	100	20
Feint AttackFeint Attack	An attack that never misses.
ExtrasensoryExtrasensory	psychic	80	100	20
ExtrasensoryExtrasensory	An attack that may cause flinching.
CharmCharm	fairy	0	100	20
CharmCharm	Sharply lowers the foe's Attack.
Energy BallEnergy Ball	grass	90	100	10
Energy BallEnergy Ball	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
RoarRoar	normal	0	100	20
RoarRoar	Scares wild foes to end battle.

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TM/HM Moves (24)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
RoarRoar	normal	0	100	20	TM05TM05
RoarRoar	Scares wild foes to end battle.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	100	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	0	100	25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Prevents all status problems.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	100	75	15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	An attack that may lower Defense.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
DigDig	ground	90	100	10	TM28TM28
DigDig	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	80	100	15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	90	100	15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	An attack that may inflict a burn.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	110	85	5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	An attack that may inflict a burn.
SwiftSwift	normal	60	100	20	TM39TM39
SwiftSwift	An attack that never misses.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
Flame ChargeFlame Charge	fire	50	100	20	TM43TM43
Flame ChargeFlame Charge	An attack that may up user's Speed.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
ThiefThief	dark	60	100	25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may steal a held item.
Energy BallEnergy Ball	grass	90	100	10	TM53TM53
Energy BallEnergy Ball	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Dark PulseDark Pulse	dark	80	100	15	TM58TM58
Dark PulseDark Pulse	An attack that may cause flinching.
Will O WispWill O Wisp	fire	0	85	15	TM61TM61
Will O WispWill O Wisp	A move that may burn the foe.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (10)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	psychic	0	100	30	Mahogany Mart 1F	TutorTutor
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
Baton Pass (Goldenrod Museum 2F)Baton Pass	normal	0	100	40	Goldenrod Museum 2F	TutorTutor
Baton Pass (Goldenrod Museum 2F)Baton Pass	Switches while keeping effects.
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	normal	85	100	15	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Charm (Route 35 National Park Gate)Charm	fairy	0	100	20	Route 35 National Park Gate	TutorTutor
Charm (Route 35 National Park Gate)Charm	Sharply lowers the foe's Attack.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	70	100	15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.
Zen Headbutt (Mr Psychics House)Zen Headbutt	psychic	80	90	15	Mr Psychics House	TutorTutor
Zen Headbutt (Mr Psychics House)Zen Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Vulpix. Use these types to counter it effectively.

water2×ground2×rock2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Vulpix resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

fire0.5×grass0.5×ice0.5×bug0.5×steel0.5×fairy0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Vulpix, either offensively or defensively.

Vulpixin Pokémon Polished Crystal

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