Competitive Information for Vulpix [Diamond/Pearl]
Fire
Abilities:
This Pokemon's Fire attacks do 1.5x damage if hit by one Fire move; Fire immunity.
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Note: Pokemon with the Flash Fire ability are immune to Fire attacks.
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Vulpix? These builds are optimized for Diamond/Pearl Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Diamond/Pearl metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Prepare for battle with Vulpix, an awesome Pokémon boasting Fire attributes. Vulpix is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It often dominates battles in the LC tier (Little Cup). It is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-typed attacks. Discover how Vulpix excels in battles with the movesets provided below.
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Flash Fire
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Flare Blitz / Dig
- Double-Edge / Return
- Zen Headbutt
- Payback
For those intense single battles, Vulpix is a magnificent Physical Sweeper. It is meant to overwhelm foes with lethal physical moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Vulpix's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Vulpix recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge and Flare Blitz. With Flash Fire, Vulpix's fire attacks do 1.5x damage if hit by one fire move; fire immunity.
◆ Dig is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Payback is a physical 50-base power Dark-type move (power doubles if your Vulpix moves after the target).
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Item: Razor Fang / Life Orb
Ability: Flash Fire
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Dark Pulse
- Energy Ball
- Extrasensory
Vulpix makes an a spectacular Special Sweeper in single battles. This technique aims to crush rivals using powerful special power. Life Orb boosts the power of Vulpix's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Flash Fire, Vulpix's fire attacks do 1.5x damage if hit by one fire move; fire immunity. With a Razor Fang equipped to it, Vulpix's attacks without a chance to flinch gain a 10% chance to flinch.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 80-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Extrasensory is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to make the target flinch).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Vulpix? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Diamond/Pearl Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Diamond/Pearl metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Flash Fire
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Flare Blitz / Dig
- Double-Edge / Return
- Zen Headbutt
- Payback
Vulpix thrives as a marvelous Physical Sweeper perfect for double battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with powerful physical attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Vulpix's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Vulpix recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge and Flare Blitz. With Flash Fire, Vulpix's fire attacks do 1.5x damage if hit by one fire move; fire immunity.
◆ Dig is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Payback is a physical 50-base power Dark-type move (power doubles if your Vulpix moves after the target).
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Item: Razor Fang / Life Orb
Ability: Flash Fire
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Heat Wave / Overheat
- Dark Pulse
- Energy Ball
- Extrasensory
Vulpix shows an incredible Special Sweeper prowess in double battles. It's designed to crush rivals using powerful special power. Life Orb boosts the power of Vulpix's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Flash Fire, Vulpix's fire attacks do 1.5x damage if hit by one fire move; fire immunity. With a Razor Fang equipped to it, Vulpix's attacks without a chance to flinch gain a 10% chance to flinch.
◆ Overheat is a special STAB-boosted 140-base power Fire-type move (lowers your Vulpix's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 80-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Extrasensory is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to make the target flinch).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Vulpix can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Diamond/Pearl generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Vulpix.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Vulpix can perform in Diamond/Pearl. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive DP Move and Ability Combos for Vulpix
- Moves: Mimic + Imprison
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Endure + Flail
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Pain split + Toxic
- Moves: Pain split + Will-o-wisp
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Quick Attack
- Moves that inflict status: Hypnosis, Will-O-Wisp, Toxic
Moves that boost Vulpix's stats
- Howl
- Ominous Wind
Most notable and possible best moves for Vulpix
- Howl
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Vulpix in Diamond and Pearl
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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