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Vulpix: Weakness, Best Moveset & Builds
Vulpix is a balanced Pokémon, led by its Sp. Def (65) and Speed (65), with a base stat total of 299. Competitively it is not fully evolved, so it mostly sees use with Eviolite or in lower tiers.
Build a team with VulpixWhat is Vulpix weak to?
How much damage Vulpix takes from each attacking type.
With Flash Fire, Fire attacks do nothing instead of half damage.
Vulpix takes super-effective damage from Ground, Rock, Water. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel. That is by type alone: with Flash Fire, Fire attacks do nothing instead of half damage.
Best moveset for Vulpix
Vulpix has no significant ranked usage this month, so here are its strongest attacking options by type coverage:
- OverheatFire130
- Double-EdgeNormal120
- Foul PlayDark95
- Energy BallGrass90
Best nature for Vulpix
Careful or Bold. Vulpix's mixed stats mean the best nature depends on the set: boost whichever defense or attacking stat your build leans on.
Abilities
- Flash FireThis Pokemon's Fire attacks do 1.5x damage if hit by one Fire move; Fire immunity.
- DroughtOn switch-in, this Pokemon summons Sunny Day.
Evolution line
NinetalesFull learnset (55 moves; tap to expand)
| Move | Type | Power | Acc. | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overheat | Fire | 130 | 90% | Special |
| Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100% | Physical |
| Flare Blitz | Fire | 120 | 100% | Physical |
| Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85% | Special |
| Inferno | Fire | 100 | 50% | Special |
| Foul Play | Dark | 95 | 100% | Physical |
| Heat Wave | Fire | 95 | 90% | Special |
| Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100% | Special |
| Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100% | Special |
| Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85% | Physical |
| Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100% | Physical |
| Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100% | Special |
| Dig | Ground | 80 | 100% | Physical |
| Extrasensory | Psychic | 80 | 100% | Special |
| Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100% | Special |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90% | Physical |
| Burning Jealousy | Fire | 70 | 100% | Special |
| Facade | Normal | 70 | 100% | Physical |
| Hex | Ghost | 65 | 100% | Special |
| Incinerate | Fire | 60 | 100% | Special |
| Swift | Normal | 60 | - | Special |
| Snarl | Dark | 55 | 95% | Special |
| Flame Charge | Fire | 50 | 100% | Physical |
| Weather Ball | Normal | 50 | 100% | Special |
| Ember | Fire | 40 | 100% | Special |
| Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100% | Physical |
| Fire Spin | Fire | 35 | 85% | Special |
| Flail | Normal | ? | 100% | Physical |
| Agility | Psychic | - | - | Status |
| Baby-Doll Eyes | Fairy | - | 100% | Status |
| Baton Pass | Normal | - | - | Status |
| Charm | Fairy | - | 100% | Status |
| Confuse Ray | Ghost | - | 100% | Status |
| Disable | Normal | - | 100% | Status |
| Encore | Normal | - | 100% | Status |
| Endure | Normal | - | - | Status |
| Healing Wish | Psychic | - | - | Status |
| Helping Hand | Normal | - | - | Status |
| Howl | Normal | - | - | Status |
| Hypnosis | Psychic | - | 60% | Status |
| Imprison | Psychic | - | - | Status |
| Memento | Dark | - | 100% | Status |
| Nasty Plot | Dark | - | - | Status |
| Pain Split | Normal | - | - | Status |
| Protect | Normal | - | - | Status |
| Psych Up | Normal | - | - | Status |
| Rest | Psychic | - | - | Status |
| Roar | Normal | - | - | Status |
| Safeguard | Normal | - | - | Status |
| Sleep Talk | Normal | - | - | Status |
| Spite | Ghost | - | 100% | Status |
| Substitute | Normal | - | - | Status |
| Sunny Day | Fire | - | - | Status |
| Tail Whip | Normal | - | 100% | Status |
| Will-O-Wisp | Fire | - | 85% | Status |