Alolan Vulpix Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Alolan Vulpix in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Alolan Vulpix
Alolan Vulpix is a 1-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with ice typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 64.750 DPS. Alolan Vulpix's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Alolan Vulpix can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Alolan Vulpix is weak to Fighting, Fire, Rock, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Ice-type moves as Alolan Vulpix resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Alolan Vulpix is Mega Blaziken (64.750 DPS), Mega Lucario (64.333 DPS), and Blacephalon (59.889 DPS).
Catching Alolan Vulpix: After defeating Alolan Vulpix, the catch encounter will have a CP between 474 and 517 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 590-643 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Alolan Vulpix from raids will have exactly 517 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Alolan Vulpix?
The best counter for Alolan Vulpix is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 64.750 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (64.333 DPS) and Blacephalon (59.889 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Alolan Vulpix?
Alolan Vulpix can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Alolan Vulpix weak to?
Alolan Vulpix is weak to Fighting, Fire, Rock, Steel-type attacks. It resists Ice-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Alolan Vulpix be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Alolan Vulpix's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Alolan Vulpix from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Alolan Vulpix from raids will have 517 CP at level 20, or 643 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 474. If you see 517 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Alolan Vulpix worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Alolan Vulpix is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Alolan Vulpix?
For the best moveset for Alolan Vulpix itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Alolan Vulpix stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Alolan Vulpix without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Alolan Vulpix can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (59.889 DPS) and Reshiram (51.714 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Alolan Vulpix in raids?
Alolan Vulpix is weather boosted during snow weather. When boosted, Alolan Vulpix is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (590-643 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.