Vulpix

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Vulpix

National
Clefable - Vulpix (#37) - Ninetales
Johto
Granbull - Vulpix (#125) - Ninetales
Hoenn
Absol - Vulpix (#153) - Ninetales
Japanese name Rokon
Stage Basic
Evolves from None
Evolves to 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?) 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 Pokémon Green, 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 "Roku" ("six") 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.

To evolve a Vulpix into a Ninetales, 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. Instead, the player must make sure it has learned all the attacks they want it to know before evolving it.

[edit] Role

[edit] 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 Pokemon LeafGreen it can be found near Saffron City, and the Pokemon 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, or at least not on its own. Which is important for a young trainer to know.

A common technique when battling with Vulpix is to daze and confuse its opponents with Confuse Ray, and then trap them in its powerful Fire Spin technique. It can learn other powerful fire-type techniques, such as Flamethrower.

Vulpix are also found in the Nintendo 64 game Pokémon Snap in the Volcano Course.

[edit] Pokémon anime

Vulpix (right) in the anime.
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Vulpix (right) in the 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 Pokemon. It 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 its time being with Brock, and was considered by many to be Brock's "Pikachu", its signature attack being Fire spin.

[edit] Pokémon Trading Card Game

Vulpix in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
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Vulpix in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Vulpix has appeared in the Pokémon Trading Card Game in many sets including the base set.

[edit] References

  1. ^ http://www.serebii.net/anime/epiguide/indigo/028.shtml
  2. ^ 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

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