Vulpix Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Vulpix in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Vulpix
Vulpix is a 1-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with fire typing. The best counter is Primal Kyogre (Mega) with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 59.939 DPS. Vulpix's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
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: Vulpix is weak to Ground, Rock, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fairy, Fire-type moves as 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 Vulpix is Primal Kyogre (59.939 DPS), Primal Groudon (59.500 DPS), and Shadow Kyogre (55.333 DPS).
Catching Vulpix: After defeating 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 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 Vulpix?
The best counter for Vulpix is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 59.939 DPS. Other top options include Primal Groudon (59.500 DPS) and Shadow Kyogre (55.333 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Vulpix?
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 Vulpix weak to?
Vulpix is weak to Ground, Rock, Water-type attacks. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Vulpix be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! 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 Vulpix from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) 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 Vulpix worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
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 Vulpix?
For the best moveset for Vulpix itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full 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 Vulpix without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Vulpix can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. 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 Vulpix in raids?
Vulpix is weather boosted during sunny weather. When boosted, 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.