What is Vulpix's max CP in Pokémon GO?

Vulpix's maximum CP is 1,010 when powered up to Level 50 with 15/15/15 IVs.

Is Vulpix good in Pokémon GO?

Vulpix has 96 Attack, 109 Defense, and 116 Stamina. It has niche uses depending on the meta.

Can Vulpix be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Yes, shiny Vulpix is available in Pokémon GO.

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Clefable Ninetales

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Hundo CP Values

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Raids

Lv. 20

463 - 504 CP

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Raids (WB)

Lv. 25

579 - 631 CP

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Max CP

Lv. 50

1,001 CP

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Eggs

Lv. 20

463 - 504 CP

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Research

Lv. 15

347 - 378 CP

Vulpix

#037 · Kanto

Fire

☁️ Sunny Boost

Base Stats

Attack 96

Defense 109

Stamina 116

Total: 321

Pokémon Info

Max CP	1,010
Generation	Kanto (Gen 1)
Buddy Distance	3km
Released	✅ Yes
Shiny	✨ Yes
Shadow	😈 Yes

About Vulpix

Vulpix is a Fire-type Pokémon from Kanto (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 1,010 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Vulpix has base stats of 96 Attack, 109 Defense, and 116 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 321.

Vulpix can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Vulpix is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.

In Sunny weather, Vulpix receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Vulpix is 3km per candy.

🔄 Evolution Chain

Vulpix

#037

→

🍬 50

Ninetales

#038

⚡ Fast Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	EPS	PvP DPT	PvP EPT
Quick Attack	Normal	8	+10	10.0	-	-	-
Ember STAB	Fire	10	+10	10.0	-	-	-

DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus

💥 Charged Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	PvP Pwr	PvP Nrg
Body Slam	Normal	50	-35	-	60	-35
Flamethrower STAB	Fire	70	-55	-	90	-55
Flame Charge STAB	Fire	70	-33	-	65	-50
Weather Ball Fire STAB	-	-	-	-	-	-

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Vulpix takes increased damage from these types:

Water 1.6×

Ground 1.6×

Rock 1.6×

Resistances

Vulpix takes reduced damage from these types:

Fire 0.625×

Grass 0.625×

Ice 0.625×

Bug 0.625×

Steel 0.625×

Fairy 0.625×

🎯 Best Counters Against Vulpix

Top Pokémon to use when battling Vulpix in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Rampardos	Rock	295	109	219	3,773
2	Archeops	Rock Flying	292	139	181	3,811
3	Palkia	Water Dragon	280	215	189	4,565
4	Kyogre	Water	270	228	205	4,708
5	Groudon	Ground	270	228	205	4,708
6	Inteleon	Water	262	142	172	3,391
7	Garchomp	Dragon Ground	261	193	239	4,532
8	Terrakion	Rock Fighting	260	192	209	4,231
9	Excadrill	Ground Steel	255	129	242	3,711
10	Kleavor	Bug Rock	253	174	172	3,600

🏆 Vulpix PvP IV Rankings

Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	15	15	15	50	1,001

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	15	15	15	50	1,001

Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.

📋 Vulpix IV Chart

Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.

IVs	Wild L30	Research L15	Raid L20	WB L25	Max L40	L50
100% (15/15/15)	757	378	504	631	883	1,001
98% (15/15/14)	754	377	502	628	880	998
96% (15/14/15)	754	377	502	628	880	997
93% (14/14/14)	744	372	496	620	868	985
91% (15/13/13)	745	372	496	621	869	986
87% (13/13/13)	732	366	488	610	854	968
82% (12/12/12)	719	359	479	599	839	951
80% (10/15/15)	723	361	482	602	843	956
67% (10/10/10)	694	347	463	579	810	919
0% (0/0/0)	577	288	385	481	674	764

📋 Vulpix Forms

📊 Special CP Values

Important CP values for Vulpix with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)	1,001 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)	883 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)	463 - 504 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)	579 - 631 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)	463 - 504 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)	347 - 378 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

Maximum CP for Vulpix with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.

Lv	Max CP	Lv	Max CP
1	12	26	883
2	883	27	883
3	883	28	883
4	883	29	883
5	119	30	757
6	883	31	883
7	883	32	883
8	883	33	883
9	883	34	883
10	252	35	820
11	883	36	883
12	883	37	883
13	883	38	883
14	883	39	883
15	378	40	883
16	883	41	883
17	883	42	883
18	883	43	883
19	883	44	883
20	504	45	945
21	883	46	883
22	883	47	883
23	883	48	883
24	883	49	883
25	631	50	1,001

📖 Complete Vulpix Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Vulpix (#037) is a Fire-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,010 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Vulpix has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Vulpix in 2026.

📊 Vulpix Stats Analysis

Vulpix's Attack stat is 96 (Below Average). The lower Attack stat means Vulpix may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 109 Defense (Average) and 116 Stamina (Average), the total stat product is 321. Trainers should be mindful of Vulpix's limited bulk. Compared to other Fire-type Pokémon, Vulpix's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Vulpix Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Vulpix depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Quick Attack (Fast) with Body Slam (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Vulpix has 2 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Vulpix PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Vulpix can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Fire typing provides useful matchups against Fire, Grass, Ice-type threats while being weak to Water, Ground, Rock types.

Master League

In Master League, Vulpix faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Vulpix Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Vulpix's effectiveness depends on its typing and 96 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Vulpix use Water, Ground-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Vulpix in Pokémon GO

Vulpix can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Sunny/Clear weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Vulpix Evolution Guide

Vulpix is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

Vulpix (#037) ← current
Ninetales (#038) — 50 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

😈 Shadow Vulpix

Shadow Vulpix is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Vulpix's effective Attack becomes ~115. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Vulpix in Pokémon GO

Shiny Vulpix is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Vulpix gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (579 - 631 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Vulpix

Q: What is Vulpix's max CP?
A: 1,001 CP at Level 50, or 883 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Vulpix good?
A: Limited competitive use, but viable for themed battles.

Q: Can Vulpix be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Vulpix is available.

Q: What is Vulpix weak to?
A: Water, Ground, Rock-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Quick Attack + Body Slam for optimal DPS.

📚 Related Guides

Fire Fire-Type 🗺️ Kanto 📱 Full Pokédex ✨ Shiny Checklist 📅 Events

Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.