Vulpix

Vulpix (ロコン Rokon) is a -type Pokémon. By use of a Fire Stone, Vulpix can evolve into Ninetales. Vulpix are very infamous for its six tails. And used by a Fire Stone its six tails will break into nine.

Appearance
Vulpix are a fox-like Pokémon with red-brown colored fur. Vulpix's most distinctive feature is its six tails that are curled at the tips. According to the Pokédex, its tails are actually one tail that splits multiple times as it grows older. On the top of its head, Vulpix have fur that curls into three rolls at the top and falls over its forehead at the bottom.

Additionally, the shiny version of Vulpix have a golden color scheme as opposed to its original red-brown. Also, Vulpix do not have any differences in appearance between genders.

Special Abilities
All Vulpix have the ability Flash Fire, which powers up its -type moves when hit by a -type move and makes it immune to -type attacks.

According to the Pokédex, Vulpix have a flame inside their body that never goes out. This presumably gives it the ability to use fire attacks such as Flamethrower.

Anime


Vulpix first debuted in the episode Pokémon Fashion Flash under the ownership of a Pokémon Breeder named Suzy. Other Vulpix have have appeared throughout the series, though not as frequently as other Pokémon.

Brock's Vulpix
Brock had a Vulpix early on in the Pokémon Anime series. It was given to him by a Pokémon Breeder named Suzy during the episode Pokémon Fashion Flash. While Brock did not use this Vulpix frequently in battle, he was often seen taking care of it, usually grooming it. In the episode Beauty and the Breeder, Brock returned the Vulpix back to Suzy.

Game Info
Vulpix is a Generation I Pokémon, first appearing in the Pokémon Red and Blue games.

Vulpix is usually a version exclusive Pokémon. In the first games Vulpix was not obtainable in Pokémon Red, except through trade. In Pokémon Blue, this pokemon can be sighted in Routes 7, 8, and abundantly inside the burned-out Pokémon Mansion. In Pokémon Yellow, it is only obtainable either through trade or by purchasing it at the Game Corner.

Generation I
Main article: Vulpix/Learnset Generation I

Origins
Vulpix's name is a combination of vulpes, Latin for fox, and six, referring to its six tails. The rok in Rokon may be derived from roku, six; the kon may be derived from 'grudge' which refers to the curse that Vulpix and Ninetales may cast on their foes. This is also reflected in Vulpix, which learns Grudge. Kon may also refer to the Japanese onomatopoeia kon kon which is the sound that foxes make. Furthermore, a konko is a gas burner stove.

Vulpix (and Ninetales) are based on foxes. Though in Japan there are legends concerning foxes (or kitsune as they are called there). One such legend which is most relevant to Vulpix is how multi-tailed kitsune can breathe fire, create illusions, and have extremely long lives. After having concluded their lifecycle, these creatures take on a spirit form which may be the reason why Vulpix and Ninetales can learn Ghost-type moves.

Vulpix was originally going to be called "Foxfire".