Vulpix is based on a fox, particularly the kitsune of Japanese legend, which have many tails and can breathe fire. After living a long time, kitsune take on spirit forms, which may explain why Vulpix can learn Ghost-type moves.
Alolan Vulpix seems to be based on Arctic foxes.
Vulpix is a combination of vulpes (Latin for fox) and six (referring to its six tails).
The Alolan name Keokeo comes from keʻokeʻo (Hawaiian for white).
Rokon may be a combination of 六 roku (six) and 恨 kon (grudge, from the curse that Ninetales, its evolution, may cast on its foes), kon kon (the sound foxes make), コンロ konro (gas stove), or ko, an alternate reading of 狐 kitsune (fox).
No: 037
English Name: Vulpix
Japanese Name: Rokon
Generation: 1
Type: Fire
Species: Fox Pokémon
Abilities: Flash Fire, Drought (hidden ability)
Evolution: Vulpix > Ninetales
Vulpix is a small, quadruped, fox-like Pokémon. It has red-brown pelt, brown, pupil-less eyes, large, pointed ears with dark brown insides, and six orange tails with curled tips. The tails grow hot as evolution approaches for this Pokémon. Vulpix also has curled locks of orange fur with bangs on top of its head. At birth, Vulpix has only one white tail, which apparently splits and grows more beautiful and warmer as it grows older. Vulpix has a cream underbelly, and brown feet with lighter brown paw pads.
Vulpix has a flame inside its body that never goes out, and is capable of manipulating fire to such precision as to create floating wisps of flame. When the temperature outside increases, it will expel flames from its mouths to prevent its body from overheating. Vulpix is known to feign injury to escape from opponents too powerful for it to defeat. Vulpix can be found most commonly in grassy plains.
In the Alola region, Vulpix has adapted to snowy mountain peaks. Its fur has become snowy white. It has pale blue paws, blue eyes, and dark blue insides its ears. Its snout is more pronounced and pointed than that of non-Alolan Vulpix. The locks of hair on its head and its six tails are curlier with a wispy appearance. Alolan Vulpix is believed to have arrived in the region at the same time as humans, but moved to the snow-capped mountain to avoid other Pokémon. It can be found in small pack with two to five individuals. Alolan Vulpix can expel breath as cold as -58°F (-50°C), which is capable of freezing anything. While it is not suited to warmer environments, its tail can produce ice to lower the surrounding temperature if needed.[1] According to the Pokédex, an older name for Alolan Vulpix is Keokeo.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Red: At the time of birth, it has just one tail. The tail splits from its tip as it grows older.
Pokemon Blue: At the time of birth, it has just one tail. The tail splits from its tip as it grows older.
Pokemon Yellow: Both its fur and its tails are beautiful. As it grows, the tails split and form more tails.
Pokemon Stadium: A single, white-colored tail splits into six beautiful tails. As it grows older, it grows even more tails.
Pokemon Gold: As it develops, its single white tail gains color and splits into six. It is quite warm and cuddly.
Pokemon Silver: If it is attacked by an enemy that is stronger than itself, it feigns injury to fool the enemy and escapes.
Pokemon Crystal: As its body grows larger, its six warm tails become more beautiful, with a more luxurious coat of fur.
Pokemon Stadium 2: As it develops, its single white tail gains color and splits into six. It is quite warm and cuddly.
Pokemon Ruby: At the time of its birth, Vulpix has one white tail. The tail separates into six if this Pokémon receives plenty of love from its Trainer. The six tails become magnificently curled.
Pokemon Sapphire: Inside Vulpix’s body burns a flame that never goes out. During the daytime, when the temperatures rise, this Pokémon releases flames from its mouth to prevent its body from growing too hot.
Pokemon Emerald: It can freely control fire, making fiery orbs fly like will-o’-the-wisps. Just before evolution, its six tails grow hot as if on fire.
Pokemon FireRed: While young, it has six gorgeous tails. When it grows, several new tails are sprouted.
Pokemon LeafGreen: When it is born, it has just one snow-white tail. The tail splits from its tip as it grows older.
Pokemon Diamond: It controls balls of fire. As it grows, its six tails split from their tips to make more tails.
Pokemon Pearl: It controls balls of fire. As it grows, its six tails split from their tips to make more tails.
Pokemon Platinum: It controls balls of fire. As it grows, its six tails split from their tips to make more tails.
Pokemon HeartGold: As it develops, its single white tail gains color and splits into six. It is quite warm and cuddly.
Pokemon SoulSilver: If it is attacked by an enemy that is stronger than itself, it feigns injury to fool the enemy and escapes.
Pokemon Black: It controls balls of fire. As it grows, its six tails split from their tips to make more tails.
Pokemon White: It controls balls of fire. As it grows, its six tails split from their tips to make more tails.
Pokemon Black 2: As each tail grows, its fur becomes more lustrous. When held, it feels slightly warm.
pokemon White 2: As each tail grows, its fur becomes more lustrous. When held, it feels slightly warm.
Pokemon X: When it is born, it has just one snow-white tail. The tail splits from its tip as it grows older.
Pokemon Y: While young, it has six gorgeous tails. When it grows, several new tails are sprouted.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: At the time of its birth, Vulpix has one white tail. The tail separates into six if this Pokémon receives plenty of love from its trainer. The six tails become magnificently curled.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: Inside Vulpix’s body burns a flame that never goes out. During the daytime, when the temperatures rise, this Pokémon releases flames from its mouth to prevent its body from growing too hot.
Pokemon SUN: Its beautiful fur and tails have made it very popular. As it grows, its tails split to form more tails.
Pokemon MOON: From its mouth spew flames that seem to resemble the spirits of the deceased. Some people mistakenly think this fire is a ghost.
