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Like many of Brock's Pokémon, Vulpix received very little screentime compared to the Pokémon of other main characters. Brock was often seen {{pkmn|groomer|grooming and pampering}} it when it was featured. This led to events in ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'', where Misty offered to [[trade]] her {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} for Vulpix, being sick of her Psyduck's headache and annoyed at Brock's compliments of Vulpix. Later the group met the [[Eevee brothers]] in ''[[EP040|The Battling Eevee Brothers]]'' who were throwing an [[evolution]] party for their younger brother [[Mikey]] to evolve his {{p|Eevee}}. Pyro of the Eevee Brothers offered Brock a [[Fire Stone]] to evolve Vulpix, to which Brock declined, stating that he didn't want to force Vulpix to evolve if it didn't want to. | Like many of Brock's Pokémon, Vulpix received very little screentime compared to the Pokémon of other main characters. Brock was often seen {{pkmn|groomer|grooming and pampering}} it when it was featured. This led to events in ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'', where Misty offered to [[trade]] her {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} for Vulpix, being sick of her Psyduck's headache and annoyed at Brock's compliments of Vulpix. Later the group met the [[Eevee brothers]] in ''[[EP040|The Battling Eevee Brothers]]'' who were throwing an [[evolution]] party for their younger brother [[Mikey]] to evolve his {{p|Eevee}}. Pyro of the Eevee Brothers offered Brock a [[Fire Stone]] to evolve Vulpix, to which Brock declined, stating that he didn't want to force Vulpix to evolve if it didn't want to. | ||
Vulpix battled under Brock's ownership for the first time in ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]''. It easily defeated Team Rocket with a Flamethrower, earning the attention of a | Vulpix battled under Brock's ownership for the first time in ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]''. It easily defeated Team Rocket with a Flamethrower, earning the attention of a {{DL|Gym|Yas Gym}} recruiter. | ||
During the [[Princess Festival]] in ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'', Brock lent Vulpix to {{an|Misty}} for the [[Queen of the Princess Festival]] as she wanted a more balanced [[Party|team]]. It was seen defeating a {{p|Tangela}} with Flamethrower en route to the final. However, it was defeated easily by [[Jessie's Lickitung]]'s tongue attack. | During the [[Princess Festival]] in ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'', Brock lent Vulpix to {{an|Misty}} for the [[Queen of the Princess Festival]] as she wanted a more balanced [[Party|team]]. It was seen defeating a {{p|Tangela}} with Flamethrower en route to the final. However, it was defeated easily by [[Jessie's Lickitung]]'s tongue attack. | ||
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[[File:Brock | [[File:Brock Suzy Beauty Contest.png|thumb|left|220px|Vulpix in the Pokémon Beauty Contest]] | ||
When Brock returned to the group in ''[[EP115|A Tent Situation]]'', he brought Vulpix with him, as revealed in ''[[EP130|A Bout With Sprout]]'', where it and the rest of Brock's team were shown off to the kids attending [[Earl Dervish]]'s [[Pokémon academy]]. | When Brock returned to the group in ''[[EP115|A Tent Situation]]'', he brought Vulpix with him, as revealed in ''[[EP130|A Bout With Sprout]]'', where it and the rest of Brock's team were shown off to the kids attending [[Earl Dervish]]'s [[Pokémon academy]]. | ||
Vulpix battled [[Miki]]'s {{p|Skarmory}} in ''[[EP152|Hot Matches!]]''. Its Flamethrower was dodged by Skarmory via {{m|Agility}}. Vulpix attempted to outrun Skarmory with its own | Vulpix battled [[Miki]]'s {{p|Skarmory}} in ''[[EP152|Hot Matches!]]''. Its Flamethrower was dodged by Skarmory via {{m|Agility}}. Vulpix attempted to outrun Skarmory with its own Agility, but Skarmory used {{m|Steel Wing}} on Vulpix, rendering it [[Fainting|unable to continue battling]]. | ||
In ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'', Vulpix was called up against [[Molly Hale]]. It battled against {{p|Teddiursa}}, where the two traded multiple blows with Quick Attack and {{m|Fury Swipes}} before Vulpix collapsed. | In ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'', Vulpix was called up against [[Molly Hale]]. It battled against {{p|Teddiursa}}, where the two traded multiple blows with Quick Attack and {{m|Fury Swipes}} before Vulpix collapsed. | ||
Brock later met up with Suzie again in ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'' and returned Vulpix to her. He said at the time that he had always felt that Vulpix wasn't really his and was just looking after it for a time. Brock and Suzie later entered the [[Pokémon Beauty Contest]] as partners, with Vulpix being their Pokémon of choice for the event. | Brock later met up with Suzie again in ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'' and returned Vulpix to her. He said at the time that he had always felt that Vulpix wasn't really his and was just looking after it for a time. Brock and Suzie later entered the [[Pokémon Beauty Contest]] as partners, with Vulpix being their Pokémon of choice for the event. | ||
Vulpix reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]''. | Vulpix reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]''. | ||
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===Personality and characteristics=== | ===Personality and characteristics=== | ||
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===Moves used=== | ===Moves used=== | ||
{{anmov/h|fire||Brock Vulpix {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod | {{anmov/h|fire||Brock Vulpix {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Flamethrower|1=Quick Attack|2=Fire Spin|3=Agility}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Flamethrower|1=Quick Attack|2=Fire Spin|3=Agility}}}} | ||
{{anmov|fire|Flamethrower|EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash}} | {{anmov|fire|Flamethrower|EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash}} | ||
{{anmov|fire|Fire Spin|EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash}} | {{anmov|fire|Fire Spin|EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash}} | ||
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|EP072|The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis}} | {{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|EP072|The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis}} | ||
{{anmov/f|fire}} | {{anmov|psychic|Agility|EP152|Hot Matches!|x=yes}} | ||
{{anmov/f|fire|x=yes}} | |||
* Brock told Vulpix to use {{m|Agility}} in ''[[EP072|The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis | * Brock told Vulpix to use {{m|Agility}} in ''[[EP072|The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis]]''. This was a [[Anime move errors#Dub only|dubbing error]]. In the original, it was commanded to use {{m|Quick Attack}}. Moreover, Vulpix was incapable of learning Agility until [[Generation VIII]]. | ||
** The move was commanded in both the Japanese and English versions of ''[[EP152|Hot Matches!]]'', although it was still a move error [[Generation II|at the time]]. | |||
==In the games== | ==In the games== |
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