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Vulpix Movesets & Competitive Sets

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Vulpix movesets cover 4 generations and 6 formats with 8 sets in total. Each set lists moves, ability, item, nature, EVs and Tera type picks with analysis, and can be copied with one click.

Fire Generation I

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Generation: 4
Format: 6
set: 8

Vulpix Competitive Movesets & Sets

Generation 8 Sets （Format 1 · 2 set）

Sun Setter

LC Generation 8

Item: Heat Rock
Ability: Drought
Nature: Timid
EVs: HP 52 / Sp. Atk 196 / Speed 236

Moves

Weather Ball Normal Special

Power 50 Accuracy 100 PP 10

The move’s type and power change with the weather.
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Overheat Fire Special

Power 130 Accuracy 90 PP 5

Fire Blast Fire Special

Power 110 Accuracy 85 PP 5

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Analysis

Vulpix is LC's only automatic sun setter and supports dangerous Fire-types like Charmander and Ponyta. Weather Ball is Vulpix's most reliable STAB move under sun. Overheat deals massive damage to any neutral target and can safely bring in fragile threats when paired with Eject Pack. Fire Blast is a notable option on non-Eject Pack sets to provide a consistent attack outside of sun. Energy Ball hits Water-types and Onix. Hypnosis can cripple important switch-ins like Mareanie and Frillish, but its accuracy makes it unreliable. Flame Charge is another option to take advantage of sacrifices and forced switches, especially to avoid being trapped by Diglett. Heat Rock is the best item for dedicated sun teams, while Eject Pack works best in tandem with a single Fire-type teammate. Both Charmander and Ponyta become fearsome threats under Vulpix's sun and are the main reasons to run this set. Diglett supports sun offense by reliably setting Stealth Rock and trapping Mareanie, Staryu, and opposing trappers. Natu prevents Stealth Rock from being set up, which increases the longevity of Vulpix and its teammates. Timburr is a reliable entry hazard remover in the tier with its bulk and Defog. This set works well when paired with an Eject Button user that can pivot into attacks and give safe entry to Ponyta and Charmander; Trubbish is an option because its Sticky Hold guarantees that the item will work, even against Knock Off.

Choice Scarf

LC Generation 8

Item: Choice Scarf
Ability: Drought
Nature: Timid
EVs: HP 52 / Sp. Atk 196 / Speed 236

Moves

Weather Ball Normal Special

Power 50 Accuracy 100 PP 10

The move’s type and power change with the weather.
Overheat Fire Special

Power 130 Accuracy 90 PP 5

Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers SP. ATK.

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Analysis

Choice Scarf Vulpix is a fast, powerful threat that outspeeds most of the tier and works as a strong cleaner. Overheat is an extremely strong STAB move that can take out bulkier, unsuspecting switch-ins. Energy Ball hits Water-types and Onix. Fire Blast is a strong alternative STAB move that hits hard when against Koffing's Neutralizing Gas and outside of sun. Diglett is an invaluable partner for its ability to trap Mareanie, Ponyta, and sometimes Staryu. Trapinch can guarantee the removal of Ponyta. Natu can deter Stealth Rock from being set and preserve valuable health for Vulpix, letting it survive priority moves like Grookey's Grassy Glide. Grookey threatens Water-types and Onix, and it can lure in Fire-weak checks like Foongus to pivot Vulpix in with U-turn.

Generation 6 Sets （Format 1 · 1 set）

Sun Setter

LC Generation 6

Item: Heat Rock
Ability: Drought
Nature: Timid
EVs: HP 52 / Sp. Atk 196 / Speed 236

Moves

Will-O-Wisp Fire Status

Accuracy 85 PP 15

Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire.
Flamethrower Fire Special

Power 90 Accuracy 100 PP 15

An attack that may inflict a burn.

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Generation 4 Sets （Format 1 · 2 set）

Substitute

LC Generation 4

Item: Life Orb
Nature: Timid
EVs: HP 52 / Sp. Atk 196 / Speed 236

Moves

Substitute Normal Status

Accuracy — PP 10

Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
Fire Blast Fire Special

Power 110 Accuracy 85 PP 5

An attack that may cause a burn.

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Analysis

With this set, Vulpix can take advantage of the switches it causes with Substitute and deals massive damage. Switch in on a Pokemon that does not threaten it, such as a weak Fire- or Grass-type, Substitute as the opponent switches, and proceed to either hit the switch-in hard or inflict status. Hypnosis is again used because it allows Vulpix to incapacitate its counters. Will-O-Wisp is a good alternative if you don't like Hypnosis's shaky accuracy, and helps a lot against physical sweepers. Behind a Substitute, Vulpix will usually get two shots at using Hypnosis, so it can usually put a Pokemon to sleep, and then do damage with Energy Ball or STAB Fire Blast. Life Orb is the best item choice, as it offers almost as much power as Choice Specs, but allows you to change moves. However, Wide Lens is also a usable item option; with Wide Lens, Fire Blast reaches 93.5% accuracy, Will-O-Wisp increases to 82.5%, and Hypnosis gets a slight boost to 66%. Wynaut can help Vulpix set up a Substitute through Encore, and can also take on some of Vulpix's counters with Counter and Mirror Coat. Substitute Vulpix is a great cleanup Pokemon, finishing off any Pokemon on the opponent's team late-game when most Pokemon are weakened. Flamethrower is again an alternative option because it is more reliable than Fire Blast, but if Vulpix is behind a Substitute, Fire Blast misses are more tolerable. Hidden Power Ice and Hidden Power Ground are also options for the fourth moveslot, as they provide greater coverage.

Choice Scarf

LC Generation 4

Item: Choice Scarf
Nature: Timid
EVs: HP 52 / Sp. Atk 200 / Speed 236

Moves

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Fire Blast Fire Special

Power 110 Accuracy 85 PP 5

Overheat Fire Special

Power 130 Accuracy 90 PP 5
Energy Ball Grass Special

Power 90 Accuracy 100 PP 10

The user draws power from nature and fires it at the foe. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

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Analysis

Choice Scarf Vulpix is an unexpected and powerful Pokemon. With a Choice Scarf, Vulpix reaches 25 Speed, outspeeding dangerous Pokemon such as Jolly Choice Scarf Cranidos and Machop. On the first moveslot, Fire Blast is the main option since it is powerful and at least somewhat reliable, but Overheat can be used instead to deal even more damage at the cost of -2 Special Attack, which is great for hit-and-run tactics. Energy Ball complements Vulpix's Fire-type STAB well, hitting Water-types that would otherwise wall this set super effectively. Hypnosis sets Vulpix apart from its Fire-type rivals, allowing it to sleep otherwise threatening Pokemon. Hidden Power Ground is the best option for the last moveslot, as it allows Vulpix to take out opposing Fire-types. However, Hidden Power Ice is a good alternative that can be used to deal with Dragon-types. Will-O-Wisp can be used to burn physical sweepers, rendering them useless for the rest of the match. Flamethrower is a viable option if you want more accuracy, although power is usually more important since Vulpix's Special Attack is unboosted. IVs of 30 Special Attack and Special Defense are needed for Hidden Power Ground, while IVs of 30 Attack and Defenseshould be used if Hidden Power Ice is chosen. Rapid Spin really helps Vulpix do its job better by removing Stealth Rock, allowing Vulpix to switch in more freely. Staryu can serve this purpose well thanks to its relatively high Speed stat. It can also help take on Water attacks aimed at Vulpix, while Vulpix can eliminate Grass-types for Staryu. Choice Scarf Mankey is a great teammate that is able to beat Vulpix's number one counter, Munchlax. Mankey can also use U-turn to gain momentum for the team. Pineco is a good teammate because of its ability to set up Spikes, which really help Vulpix sweep; it also tends to attract Fire-type attacks, which Vulpix can switch in on for a Flash Fire boost. Paras, like Pineco, sports a large Fire weakness, but is immune to Water thanks to Dry Skin and also resists Ground, making it another good partner for Vulpix. Pokemon with Aqua Jet, such as Carvanha and Totodile, can easily pick off Vulpix. Choice Scarf Gligar can also beat all types of Vulpix with Earthquake, outspeeding even Choice Scarf Vulpix and OHKOing with Earthquake. To remedy these problems, Pokemon such as Paras, Surskit, and Mantyke can be used to defend Vulpix from Water and Ground attacks and retaliate back with super effective moves.

Generation 1 Sets （Format 3 · 3 set）

Mixed Attacker

LC Generation 1

Moves

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Fire Blast Fire Special

Power 110 Accuracy 85 PP 5

Flamethrower Fire Special

Power 90 Accuracy 100 PP 15
Body Slam Normal Physical

Power 85 Accuracy 100 PP 15

An attack that may cause paralysis.

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Confuse Ray + Substitute

Petit Cup Generation 1

Moves

Confuse Ray Ghost Status

Accuracy 100 PP 10

A move that causes confusion.
Fire Blast Fire Special

Power 110 Accuracy 85 PP 5

An attack that may cause a burn.

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Confuse Ray

LC Generation 1

Moves

Confuse Ray Ghost Status

Accuracy 100 PP 10

A move that causes confusion.
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Fire Blast Fire Special

Power 110 Accuracy 85 PP 5

Flamethrower Fire Special

Power 90 Accuracy 100 PP 15

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