Vulpix
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| Vulpix | |
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 National Pokédex Clefable - Vulpix (#037) - Ninetales Johto Pokédex Granbull - Vulpix (#125) - Ninetales Hoenn Pokédex Absol - Vulpix (#153) - Ninetales |
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| Japanese name | Rokon |
| Evolves from | None |
| Evolves into | Ninetales |
| Generation | First |
| Species | Fox Pokémon |
| Type | Fire |
| Height | 2 ft 0 in (0.6 m) |
| Weight | 22.0 lb (9.9 kg) |
| Ability | Flash Fire |
Vulpix (ロコン? Rokon in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Japanese Pokémon media franchise. Designed by Ken Sugimori, Vulpix debuted in 1996 in Pocket Monsters Aka, the first Pokémon video game. Vulpix are fox-like creatures with six curled tails, based on the Japanese fox spirit kitsune. Most commonly female, Vulpix are especially known for being beautiful. As Vulpix undergo Pokémon evolution, their red fur turns pale yellow and they grow three extra tails.
Vulpix are a prominent species, since Brock owns one throughout much of the Pokémon anime.
The name Vulpix is a blend of the words vulpes or vulpine and six. Also, Vulpix's element most likely may have been derived from Vulcan, who was the god of fire, volcanoes and blacksmiths, in Roman mythology. Its Japanese name may be a blend of six (六 roku?) and kon (from kon kon, an onomatopoeic word describing the bark of a fox). In the beta versions of the game, Vulpix was known as Foxfire.
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[edit] Biological characteristics
When it is born, Vulpix has just one white tail but as Vulpix get older, this tail splits from its tip. Both its fur and tails are beautiful; as it grows larger, its coat grows even thicker and more luxurious. Inside Vulpix's body burns a flame that never goes out. During the daytime, when the temperature rises, this Pokémon releases flames from its mouth to prevent its body from getting too hot.
If attacked by an enemy stronger than itself, it feigns injury to fool the enemy so to escape unharmed. It can freely control fire. Just before evolution, its six tails grow hot as if they are on fire. Vulpix is impervious to fire moves, as they also heal Vulpix when struck. This is identified in the context of the games by Vulpix's ability, Flash Fire. The artwork design of Vulpix was created by Ken Sugimori in 1996.
Vulpix evolves into Ninetails after it has lived for one hundred years, so to evolve a Vulpix in the game, a Fire Stone must be used. However, as is common for Pokémon that evolve by use of a stone, doing this will prevent Vulpix from learning any new attacks on its own in Red, Blue, and Yellow. Instead, the player must make sure it has learned all the attacks they want it to know before evolving it.
[edit] In the video games =
Vulpix, in Pokémon Blue, lives abundantly in the ruins of Pokémon Mansion and along routes 7 and 8 but a trade must be negotiated in order to obtain Vulpix in Pokémon Red. It can also be purchased from the game corner in Pokémon Yellow. It is most common in Pokémon Silver, where it may be found on routes 7, 8, 36 and 37. Vulpix cannot be found in the wild in Gold or Crystal. In the Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire and Pokémon Emerald games, it can be found at the peak of Mt. Pyre. In Pokémon LeafGreen it can be found near Saffron City, and the Pokémon Mansion, although not quite as common. In Pokémon XD, one could be snagged from Cipher Peon Mesin.
Vulpix has average special attack, special defense and special, but is weakest in terms of hit points and in the bottom 20% for attack and defense. As with most Pokémon who evolve with the use of elemental stones, Vulpix does not learn any additional moves after evolution on its own.
Vulpix are also found in the Nintendo 64 game Pokémon Snap in the Volcano Course.
[edit] In the Pokémon anime
In the Pokémon anime, Brock, the former gym leader of Pewter City and traveling companion of Ash Ketchum, is given a Vulpix by a Pokémon breeder named Suzy in episode "Pokémon Fashion Flash" (from season 1),[1] citing that he could take better care of her than she could, after Vulpix became Brock's trademark Pokémon. She is voiced by Japanese voice actress, Rikako Aikawa.[2] Later in the series (in the episode "Beauty and the Breeder"), he gave Vulpix back to Suzy. This annoyed many fans, as Vulpix had quickly become Brock's Pokémon of choice, being powerful enough to take on Pikachu in one-on-one training. Vulpix had several fights through her time being with Brock, and was considered by many to be Brock's "Pikachu", her signature attack being Fire spin.
[edit] In the Pokémon Trading Card Game
Vulpix has appeared in the Pokémon Trading Card Game in many sets including the base set. It also was found to be misprinted. Instead of saying 50 HP it said HP 50.
[edit] References
- The following games and their instruction manuals: Pokémon Red and Blue; Pokémon Yellow; Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Stadium 2; Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal; Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald; Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen; Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
- ^ http://www.serebii.net/anime/epiguide/indigo/028.shtml
- ^ http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Rikako_Aikawa
Publications
- Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., 1998. ASIN B000CQP8FE
- Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Player’s Guide Special Edition for Yellow, Red and Blue. Nintendo of America Inc., 1999. ASIN B000CQT878-->
- Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
- Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.
- Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
- Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21, 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4
- Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5
[edit] External links
- Official Pokémon website
- Bulbapedia (a Pokémon-centric Wiki)’s article about Vulpix as a species
- Vulpix’s fourth-generation Pokédex entry on Serebii.net
- Pokémon Dungeon Pokédex entry, full of statistics analysis
- PsyPoke - Vulpix Pokédex entry and Usage Overview
- WikiKnowledge.net’s entry for Vulpix Previously hosted by Wikibooks
