Competitive Information for Vulpix [Ruby/Sapphire]
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 Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unveil the power of Vulpix, a notable Pokémon known for its Fire typing! Vulpix is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. In the LC tier (Little Cup), it's a fierce competitor. It is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-typed attacks. Check out the movesets listed below to learn more about Vulpix's strategies.
Item: Shell Bell / Silk Scarf
Ability: Flash Fire
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Dig
- Hypnosis
- Roar
In single battles, Vulpix's Physical Sweeper role is a fabulous. This strategy is built to crush rivals using brute physical power. In the old days before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. The Shell Bell item option is to help Vulpix recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Flash Fire, Vulpix's fire attacks do 1.5x damage if hit by one fire move; fire immunity. With a Silk Scarf equipped to it, Vulpix's normal-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Dig is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2).
◆ Hypnosis is a status move (causes the target to fall asleep).
◆ Roar is a status move (forces the target to switch to a random ally).
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Item: Charcoal
Ability: Flash Fire
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Hypnosis
- Roar
- Protect
Vulpix stands out as an exceptional Special Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with powerful special moves. In the dark days prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Flash Fire, Vulpix's fire attacks do 1.5x damage if hit by one fire move; fire immunity. With a Charcoal equipped to it, Vulpix's fire-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Hypnosis is a status move (causes the target to fall asleep).
◆ Roar is a status move (forces the target to switch to a random ally).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Vulpix this turn).
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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 Ruby/Sapphire 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 Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Silk Scarf
Ability: Flash Fire
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Dig
- Hypnosis
- Roar
Vulpix shows a sensational Physical Sweeper prowess in double battles. This moveset is formulated to crush rivals using potent physical power. Years before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. The Shell Bell item option is to help Vulpix recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Flash Fire, Vulpix's fire attacks do 1.5x damage if hit by one fire move; fire immunity. With a Silk Scarf equipped to it, Vulpix's normal-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Dig is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2).
◆ Hypnosis is a status move (causes the target to fall asleep).
◆ Roar is a status move (forces the target to switch to a random ally).
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Item: Charcoal
Ability: Flash Fire
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Heat Wave / Overheat
- Hypnosis
- Roar
- Protect
Vulpix proves to be a terrific Special Sweeper for double battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with devastating special moves. Before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Flash Fire, Vulpix's fire attacks do 1.5x damage if hit by one fire move; fire immunity. With a Charcoal equipped to it, Vulpix's fire-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Overheat is a special STAB-boosted 140-base power Fire-type move (lowers your Vulpix's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Hypnosis is a status move (causes the target to fall asleep).
◆ Roar is a status move (forces the target to switch to a random ally).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Vulpix this turn).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Vulpix can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire 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 Ruby/Sapphire. 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 RS Move and Ability Combos for Vulpix
- Moves: Mimic + Imprison
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Endure + Flail
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- 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
Most notable and possible best moves for Vulpix
- Howl
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Vulpix in Ruby and Sapphire
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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