Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Vulpix is a fire-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Special Defense — at 299 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with mid-pack speed (base 65) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Flash Fire ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Vulpix. Build around what Vulpix actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Vulpix is a Fire-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Vulpix is a Fire-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Water, Ground, Rock. It resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy.
- Water2× damage
- Ground2× damage
- Rock2× damage
- Fire0.5× damage
- Grass0.5× damage
- Ice0.5× damage
- Bug0.5× damage
- Steel0.5× damage
- Fairy0.5× damage
Vulpix has no type immunities.
To counter Vulpix in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Water or Ground or Rock moves and can withstand its Fire STAB attacks.
Want the full picture? See Vulpix's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
