Vulpix in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2: locations, stats and moves
Find Vulpix’s Black 2/White 2 locations, Generation V Fire typing, base stats, historical abilities, evolution requirements and sequel learnsets.
Nintendo DS sequels; not the original Black and White story.
Generation V identity and base stats
Vulpix is Unova #248 and National #37. Its Black 2/White 2 typing is Fire. These figures describe its standard Generation V form on the original Nintendo DS cartridges. Later Fairy typing and later stat increases are excluded.
The picture shows the standard Generation V form; gender, seasonal or alternate battle forms may look different.

| Stat | Base value |
|---|---|
| HP | 38 |
| Attack | 41 |
| Defense | 40 |
| Sp. Atk | 50 |
| Sp. Def | 65 |
| Speed | 65 |
| Total | 299 |
Where to obtain it in Black 2 and White 2
Check the version, area and encounter method before travelling. A gift, trade, Hidden Grotto or stationary interaction is different from ordinary grass. Level ranges combine matching recorded slots under the same condition.
The following records use only Black 2 and White 2. Seasons and special requirements remain separate. Postgame areas require the appropriate story access; these records do not imply every location is open on a fresh save.
Encounter methods · Legendary and event requirements · Gifts, fossils and trades
| Location / area | Version | Method | Level | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abundant Shrine | Black 2 | Dark grass | 37 | No special condition recorded |
| Abundant Shrine | Black 2 | Grass / cave walking | 34 | No special condition recorded |
| Abundant Shrine | White 2 | Dark grass | 37 | No special condition recorded |
| Abundant Shrine | White 2 | Grass / cave walking | 34 | No special condition recorded |
| Abundant Shrine Hidden Grotto Near Youngster | Black 2 | Hidden Grotto | 35–39 | Hidden Ability Specimen; Later encounters require the grotto’s contents to regenerate; Cannot be shiny |
| Abundant Shrine Hidden Grotto Near Youngster | White 2 | Hidden Grotto | 35–39 | Hidden Ability Specimen; Later encounters require the grotto’s contents to regenerate; Cannot be shiny |
Evolution family and Generation V requirements
| From | Into | Black 2 / White 2 method |
|---|---|---|
| Vulpix | Ninetales | Use Fire Stone |
Friendship evolution uses the Generation V threshold of 220. Trades need a compatible second game and system. Eevee’s rock evolutions, magnetic evolutions, learned-move requirements and held-item night evolutions follow their original DS methods.
Abilities, breeding and training reference
| Ability | Slot / availability |
|---|---|
| Flash Fire | Regular ability slot 1 |
| Drought | Hidden slot; use a documented source for availability |
A Hidden Ability slot does not guarantee an ordinary wild specimen. Hidden Grottos, specific sequel gifts, historical Dream World / Dream Radar access and external specimens have different requirements. Some Generation V slots, including the Unova starter Hidden Abilities and Litwick-line Shadow Tag, were never officially released in that generation.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Gender ratio | 75% female / 25% male |
| Egg group(s) | Field |
| Base hatch cycles | 20 |
| Experience growth | Medium Fast |
| Base capture rate | 190 / 255 (not a percentage chance) |
| EV yield when defeated | Speed +1 |
The Route 3 Day Care is reached after the Hall of Fame in the sequels. Undiscovered species cannot produce Eggs. Baby forms that require an incense need the correct held item on a parent; breeding an evolved parent does not always yield its earliest Pokédex stage.
Black 2 and White 2 level-up moves
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 / starting move | Ember |
| 4 | Tail Whip |
| 7 | Roar |
| 10 | Quick Attack |
| 12 | Fire Spin |
| 15 | Confuse Ray |
| 18 | Imprison |
| 20 | Feint Attack |
| 23 | Flame Burst |
| 26 | Will-O-Wisp |
| 28 | Hex |
| 31 | Payback |
| 34 | Flamethrower |
| 36 | Safeguard |
| 39 | Extrasensory |
| 42 | Fire Blast |
| 44 | Grudge |
| 47 | Captivate |
| 50 | Inferno |
Every row is filtered to the Black 2/White 2 version group. Level 1 entries include starting or reminder moves; a later caught specimen need not know every listed move. Evolution timing changes which form learns a move. The Move Reminder charges a Heart Scale.
Compatible TMs and HMs
| Machine | Move | Type | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM05 | Roar | Normal | Status |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status |
| TM20 | Safeguard | Normal | Status |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | Physical |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status |
| TM35 | Flamethrower | Fire | Special |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | Fire | Special |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical |
| TM43 | Flame Charge | Fire | Physical |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special |
| TM50 | Overheat | Fire | Special |
| TM53 | Energy Ball | Grass | Special |
| TM59 | Incinerate | Fire | Special |
| TM61 | Will-o-wisp | Fire | Status |
| TM66 | Payback | Dark | Physical |
| TM77 | Psych Up | Normal | Status |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status |
Compatibility uses Black 2/White 2 learnset records. Machine numbers and move data match Generation V, while acquisition locations must come from the sequel guide. Sequel TM95 is obtainable; the original BW Lock Capsule restriction does not apply. HMs need the Move Deleter to be removed.
Egg moves and sequel Move Tutors
Recorded Black 2/White 2 Egg moves: Disable, Extrasensory, Feint Attack, Flail, Flare Blitz, Heat Wave, Hex, Howl, Hypnosis, Power Swap, Secret Power, Spite, Tail Slap.
Recorded Black 2/White 2 tutor compatibility: Covet, Dark Pulse, Foul Play, Heat Wave, Iron Tail, Pain Split, Role Play, Sleep Talk, Snore, Spite, Zen Headbutt.
Tutor compatibility does not mean every move is taught by a shard tutor. Starter ultimate moves, pledge moves and species-specific services have their own conditions.
Tutor cities, shard colours, reminders and special move services
Related species and return to the Pokédex
Use Vulpix’s Black 2 or White 2 method and condition. Version-specific catches, postgame breeding and historical distribution requirements need their own collection plan.
