Vulpix
Fire-type, Generation 1. Evolves into Ninetales for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Ember Weather Ball Fire
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Weather Ball Fire costs 33 energy for 55 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Vulpix takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 321
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 504 CP
Vulpix moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ember Best STAB | Fire | 10 | 10 | 1.0s | 10 | 10 |
| Quick Attack | Normal | 10 | 13 | 1.0s | 10 | 13 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Flame Charge STAB | Fire | 70 | 33 | 4.0s | 17.5 | 2.12 |
| Flamethrower STAB | Fire | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
| Weather Ball Fire Best STAB | Fire | 55 | 33 | 1.5s | 36.7 | 1.67 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ember | Fire | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
| Quick Attack | Normal | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Flame Charge | Fire | 65 | 50 | 1.30 | Buff / debuff |
| Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Weather Ball Fire | Fire | 60 | 35 | 1.71 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Ember (10 DPS); Quick Attack builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Raid tier
- 1-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Vulpix raid guide
Best counters against Vulpix
How to get Vulpix
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Raids
- 1-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Vulpix knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 19 | 763 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 19 | 826 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 474 | 517 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 590 | 643 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 474 | 517 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 359 | 391 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 474 | 517 |
Is Vulpix good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Vulpix has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (109 Defense / 116 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Vulpix deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 12 |
| Lv 2 | 39 |
| Lv 3 | 65 |
| Lv 4 | 92 |
| Lv 5 | 119 |
| Lv 6 | 145 |
| Lv 7 | 172 |
| Lv 8 | 199 |
| Lv 9 | 225 |
| Lv 10 | 252 |
| Lv 11 | 277 |
| Lv 12 | 303 |
| Lv 13 | 328 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 353 |
| Lv 15 | 378 |
| Lv 16 | 403 |
| Lv 17 | 429 |
| Lv 18 | 454 |
| Lv 19 | 479 |
| Lv 20 | 504 |
| Lv 21 | 530 |
| Lv 22 | 555 |
| Lv 23 | 580 |
| Lv 24 | 605 |
| Lv 25 | 631 |
| Lv 26 | 656 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 681 |
| Lv 28 | 706 |
| Lv 29 | 732 |
| Lv 30 | 757 |
| Lv 31 | 770 |
| Lv 32 | 782 |
| Lv 33 | 795 |
| Lv 34 | 807 |
| Lv 35 | 820 |
| Lv 36 | 833 |
| Lv 37 | 845 |
| Lv 38 | 858 |
| Lv 39 | 870 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 883 |
| Lv 41 | 894 |
| Lv 42 | 906 |
| Lv 43 | 917 |
| Lv 44 | 928 |
| Lv 45 | 940 |
| Lv 46 | 951 |
| Lv 47 | 963 |
| Lv 48 | 975 |
| Lv 49 | 987 |
| Lv 50 | 998 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0037
- Height
- 0.60 m
- Weight
- 9.90 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 50
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0037_POKEMON_VULPIX
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Vulpix in Pokemon GO?
Vulpix's best moveset is Ember (fast) with Weather Ball Fire (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Vulpix's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Vulpix takes super effective damage from Ground, Rock, Water-type moves. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Vulpix's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Vulpix reaches 998 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 883 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Vulpix?
A perfect 15/15/15 Vulpix shows 504 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 631 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Vulpix better than regular Vulpix?
Shadow Vulpix deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Vulpix in Pokemon GO?
Vulpix spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 1-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Vulpix be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Vulpix depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.