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'''Brock's Vulpix''' (Japanese: '''タケシのロコン''' ''Takeshi's Rokon'') was the | '''Brock's Vulpix''' (Japanese: '''タケシのロコン''' ''Takeshi's Rokon'') was the fourth {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} acquired by {{an|Brock}} in the [[Kanto]] [[region]], and the second he acquired within the series. It originally belonged to [[Suzie]] before being given to Brock, and was later returned to her. | ||
==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
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Vulpix was given to Brock by [[Suzie]] in ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]''. Suzie was Brock's idol, and Vulpix took a liking to him, which was surprising, as the little Pokémon had a very snobbish nature. It even liked Brock's homemade [[Pokémon food]]. It drove away {{TRT}} with a very powerful Fire Spin, driving home the point that a focus on outer beauty could eclipse a Pokémon's inner strength. Impressed with the way Brock cared for his {{TP|Brock|Geodude}} and [[Ash's Pikachu]], Suzie decided that Brock might be able to take better care of Vulpix than she could. | Vulpix was given to Brock by [[Suzie]] in ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]''. Suzie was Brock's idol, and Vulpix took a liking to him, which was surprising, as the little Pokémon had a very snobbish nature. It even liked Brock's homemade [[Pokémon food]]. It drove away {{TRT}} with a very powerful Fire Spin, driving home the point that a focus on outer beauty could eclipse a Pokémon's inner strength. Impressed with the way Brock cared for his {{TP|Brock|Geodude}} and [[Ash's Pikachu]], Suzie decided that Brock might be able to take better care of Vulpix than she could. | ||
Like many of Brock's Pokémon, Vulpix received very little screentime compared to the Pokémon of other main characters. | 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 {{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. | ||
[[File:Brock and Vulpix.png|thumb|220px|Vulpix and Brock]] | |||
Vulpix auditioned for the lead role in ''{{DL|Movies in the Pokémon world|Pokémon in Love}}'', [[Cleavon Schpielbunk]]'s film, in ''[[EP069|Lights, Camera, Quacktion!]]''. However, it abandoned the stage once it became apparent that the lead {{p|Wigglytuff}} was impossibly picky. | Vulpix auditioned for the lead role in ''{{DL|Movies in the Pokémon world|Pokémon in Love}}'', [[Cleavon Schpielbunk]]'s film, in ''[[EP069|Lights, Camera, Quacktion!]]''. However, it abandoned the stage once it became apparent that the lead {{p|Wigglytuff}} was impossibly picky. | ||
Brock also used Vulpix to help Ash train sometimes, such as in ''[[EP072|The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis]]'', when it fought Pikachu in a training match, resulting in the two of them discovering the ruins of [[Pokémopolis]] | Brock also used Vulpix to help Ash train sometimes, such as in ''[[EP072|The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis]]'', when it fought Pikachu in a training match, resulting in the two of them discovering the ruins of [[Pokémopolis]]. | ||
====[[Orange Archipelago]]==== | ====[[Orange Archipelago]]==== | ||
In ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]'', when Brock decided to stay with [[Professor Ivy]] while Ash and {{an|Misty}} explored the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]], Vulpix remained with him. It was seen, along with {{TP|Brock|Onix}}, {{TP|Brock|Geodude}}, and {{TP|Brock|Zubat}}, bidding goodbye to Ash and Misty as they parted ways with Brock. However, it returned with him to Pallet Town when he decided to leave Ivy. | |||
====[[Johto]]==== | ====[[Johto]]==== | ||
[[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]]. | |||
Brock later met up with Suzie again | 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. | |||
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=== | ||
Vulpix proved to be a rather particular Pokémon. It quickly took a liking and was affectionate towards {{an|Brock}}, who was often seen {{pkmn|groomer|grooming and pampering}} it. Though Vulpix was very temperamental and wary towards new people, as seen when it used Flamethrower on {{an|Misty}} in ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]''. [[Suzie]] explained that Vulpix doesn't like being touched by strangers. This was further showcased in ''[[EP069|Lights, Camera, Quacktion!]]'' when it left the stage because a {{p|Wigglytuff}} was not to its liking. Despite its cute exterior, Vulpix possesses a lot of power, which was showcased on a few occasions. | |||
Vulpix proved to be a rather particular Pokémon. It quickly took a liking and was affectionate towards {{an|Brock}}, who was often seen {{pkmn|groomer|grooming and pampering}} it. Though Vulpix was very temperamental and wary towards new people, as seen when it used Flamethrower on {{an|Misty}} in ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]''. [[Suzie]] explained that Vulpix doesn't like being touched by strangers. This was further showcased in ''[[EP069|Lights, Camera, Quacktion!]]'' | |||
===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== | ||
===In | ===Pokémon Stadium series=== | ||
[[Brock]] uses a Vulpix in Round 1 of the | In {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}}, [[Brock]] uses a Vulpix in Round 1 of the [[Gym Leader Castle]], and a {{p|Ninetales}} in Round 2. | ||
[[File:Pokémon Puzzle League Brock and Vulpix.png|thumb|200px|Vulpix in Pokémon Puzzle League]] | |||
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=== | ===Pokémon Puzzle League=== | ||
Vulpix is one of Brock's three Pokémon in {{ | Vulpix is one of Brock's three Pokémon in [[Pokémon Puzzle League]]. | ||
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==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
===In | [[File:Newspaper Brock Gary.png|thumb|250px|Vulpix in the [[Pokémon Newspaper Strip]]]] | ||
===Pokémon Newspaper Strip=== | |||
In {{strip|9}}, Brock's Vulpix battled against {{Gary}}'s {{p|Beedrill}} at {{OBP|school|Pokémon Newspaper Strip}}. | |||
In {{strip|146}}, Brock practiced some pick up lines on Vulpix, who looked distressed and thought, "Some lucky Pokémon only have to go battle for their Trainers..." | |||
===Movie adaptations=== | |||
Vulpix appeared in ''{{ma|Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei}}''. | Vulpix appeared in ''{{ma|Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei}}''. | ||
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==In the TCG== | ==In the TCG== | ||
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* Since Brock mentioned in ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'' that he always knew it never really was his Pokémon to begin with, even though he explicitly caught it with a [[Poké Ball]] in its [[EP028|debut episode]], Vulpix can be considered the only Pokémon not to be owned by a main character, despite being placed in said Trainer's Poké Ball. | * Since Brock mentioned in ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'' that he always knew it never really was his Pokémon to begin with, even though he explicitly caught it with a [[Poké Ball]] in its [[EP028|debut episode]], Vulpix can be considered the only Pokémon not to be owned by a main character, despite being placed in said Trainer's Poké Ball. | ||
** In its debut episode, Vulpix was able to be caught by one of Brock's Poké Balls without any problem, even though it was already Suzie's Pokémon. | ** In its debut episode, Vulpix was able to be caught by one of Brock's Poké Balls without any problem, even though it was already Suzie's Pokémon. | ||
* Not including temporary Pokémon, Vulpix is Brock's only Pokémon to no longer be under his possession. | |||
* Vulpix is the only Fire-type Brock has had under his long-term possession and marks the first time a traveling companion of Ash's has a Fire-type Pokémon. | |||
* When Brock obtained Vulpix, he captured it by simply taking out a {{i|Poké Ball}} and opening it, thus drawing Vulpix inside without making contact. This is the only Pokémon catch without direct physical contact between Poké Ball and Pokémon that has occurred. | |||
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