How to Evolve Vulpix in Pokémon

Last Updated: December 23, 2021

Vulpix is number 37 in the national Pokédex, and unlike other Pokémon, Vulpix will never evolve on level up. Once you know how, you can evolve Vulpix, no matter which game you're playing.

Steps

1
Catch or trade for a Vulpix. Vulpix is found in different spots in-game, depending on what version you are playing. Also, there are now two regional variances of Vulpix: Alolan and Kanto.
- In Pokémon Blue, Vuplix is found on Route 7 and 8, as well as the Pokémon Mansion.
- In Pokémon Yellow, Vulpix is found in Rocket Game Corner.
- In Pokémon Silver, Vuplix is found on Route 7, 8, 36 and 37.
- In Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire, Vulpix is found on different floors outside Mt. Pyre
- In Pokémon Emerald, Vulpix is also found outside of Mt. Pyre
- In Pokémon LeafGreen, Vulpix is found in Route 7 and 8, as well as in the Pokémon Mansion.
- In Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl, you can find Vulpix on Route 209
- In Pokémon Platinum, you can find Vulpix on Route 209 and 214
- In Pokémon SoulSilver, you can find Vulpix on Routes 7, 8, 36, 37 and 48.
- In Pokémon Black and Pokémon White, you can find Vulpix in the abundant shrine.
- In Pokémon Black 2 and Pokémon White 2, you can find Vulpix in the abundant shrine.
- In Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, you get Vulpix by breeding a Ninetales from Friend Safari; an in-game area available with access to friend codes for certain groups of Pokémon after you beat the Pokémon League.
- In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, you can catch Vulpix outside of Mt. Pyre or by soaring by Latias/Latios to the Mirage Forest north of Route 128. Mirage spots reset daily, and have random chances to get a specific spot.
- In Pokémon Sun, you will find Alolan Vulpix on Mount Lanakila, or north of Route 14 on Ula'ula island.
2
Find a fire stone (or Ice Stone in Sun/Moon to evolve Alolan Vulpix).
- In Pokémon Red, Pokémon Blue, Pokémon Green, and Pokémon Yellow, you can buy the fire stone at the Celadon Department Store.
- In Pokémon Gold, Pokémon Silver, and Pokémon Crystal, the fire stone is received from Bill's grandfather and Schoolboy Alan on Route 36.
- In Pokémon Ruby, Pokémon Sapphire and Pokémon Emerald, the fire stone can be obtained from the diving treasure hunter and can also be found on fiery path.
- In Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen, the fire stone can be bought at Celadon Department Store. It can also be found at Mt. Ember.
- In Pokémon Diamond, Pokémon Pearl, and Pokémon Platinum, the fire stone can be mined from Sinnoh underground. It can also be obtained at Fuego Ironworks, and in Pokémon Platinum only can be found at Solaceon ruins and Stark Mountain.
- In Pokémon HeartGold and Pokémon SoulSilver, the fire stone is given by Bill's grandfather and Schoolboy Alan on Route 36. It is also available to buy at Pokeathlon Dome on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.
- In Pokémon Black and Pokémon White, the fire stone is obtained at Castelia City, at the Desert Resort, and in Black City.
- In Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, a fire stone can be obtained on Route 9, Route 18 (inverse battle prize), Route 18 using rockslide near the red rocks or by buying it in the Stone Emporium in Lumiose City.
- In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, you get fire stones by rematching (after Pokémon League and Delta Episode) Kindler Bernie. He has a 5% chance to give it to you after every battle. You can also get it by Super Training your Pokémon.
- In Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon, you need an ice stone to evolve Alolan Vulpix. It is found in Po Town and Poke Pelago.
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3
Go to your bag and select the stone required. Then press "Use".
4
Wait for the evolution animation to pop up. Vulpix will evolve into Ninetales at the end of the animation. Do not press "B" while the animation is running; Vulpix will stop evolving and you will have wasted your fire stone. Enjoy your Ninetales!

Community Q&A

Question

What type is Alolan Ninetales?

Hannah Creasor

Community Answer

Alolan Vulpix is ice type. Kanto Vulpix is a fire type. When Alolan Vulpix evolves, it becomes an Ice/Fairy type.
Question

Why wont’t my Vulpix evolve using a Fire Stone in Pokémon Emerald?

Victoria

Top Answerer

Check to make sure your Vulpix is not holding an Everstone (an item that would prevent it from evolving), and be sure you aren’t holding down the “B” button during the evolutionary sequence. Also, you’ll want to double check that it isn’t at level 100, since Pokémon at that level can no longer evolve.