Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: How to Get Alolan Vulpix

Along with Alolan Sandshrew, Vulpix gained an Alolan variant in Pokemon Sun/Moon. Clearly based on an arctic fox, Alolan Vulpix is an Ice-type Pokemon, which contrasts with the Kanto/regular Vulpix's Fire-typing. With the release of part 1 of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, Pokemon Scarlet & Violet players can get their own Vulpix in The Teal Mask.

Unfortunately, Alolan Vulpix is not native to Kitakami or Paldea, so it can't be caught in either of those regions. However, Pokemon Scarlet players can find a wild Alolan Vulpix if they search in the Polar Biome of Indigo Disk's Terarium. Those that have Pokemon Violet are less fortunate, but there are ways to get the Ice Fox with the help of other Pokemon games and Pokemon HOME.

Updated on December 18, 2023 by Renri Seong: Version-exclusive Pokemon are Pokemon that only appear in one Pokemon game and not the other. This is to encourage trading with other players and providing an obstacle/challenge in completing the Pokedex. When Alolan Vulpix and Alolan Sandshrew made their debut in Gen 8, they were exclusive to Pokemon Sun/Ultra Sun and Pokemon Moon/Ultra Moon respectively. Unfortunately for some, they're once again version-exclusives in the Indigo Disk DLC of Pokemon Scarlet & Violet with Alolan Vulpix spawning in Pokemon Scarlet, and Alolan Sandshrew spawning in Pokemon Violet. The following guide has been updated to include information on where to find Alolan Vulpix in Pokemon Scarlet.

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Where to Find Alolan Vulpix

Polar Biome in Pokemon Scarlet

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Alolan Vulpix appears on the slopes in the Polar Biome of Terarium in Pokemon Scarlet/Violet's Indigo Disk DLC. Since you can't get into Blueberry Academy until after you've cleared the main game (i.e, "The Way Home") and the Teal Mask story, you won't be able to catch a wild Alolan Vulpix until much later in your campaign.

Vulpix are very timid Pokemon, so if they see you, they're bound to run off. While they spawn in the Polar Biome, they're very particular about where they live. The best place to look for Vulpix is on the cliffs/mountains near the wall separating the Polar and Canyon Biome. If you climb the wall south of the Polar Outdoor Classroom 1 travel point, you can find some Alolan Vulpix. You may have better luck spotting them in the morning/day than you would at night.

Alolan Vulpix only appears in Pokemon Scarlet. If you're playing Pokemon Violet, you'll find Alolan Sandshrew instead.

How to Get Alolan Vulpix in Pokemon Violet

Other Methods of Getting Alolan Vulpix

Since Alolan Vulpix can't be caught in Pokemon Violet, you can either trade with someone who has Pokemon Scarlet, or you can transfer one from any of the following Pokemon games:

Pokemon Sword & Shield
Pokemon Legends: Arceus
Pokemon GO

How to Trade for Alolan Vulpix

Keep in mind that trading has limitations, as it can only be initiated if a Nintendo Online Membership Subscription has been purchased. The lowest cost is $3.99 a month, and the highest cost is $19.99 for 12 months. Nintendo Online Memberships are also set to renew, so to turn this off, go into the profile with the subscription in the eShop.

To trade, do the following:

Start up Pokemon Violet, and press X-button to open the menu.
Tap L-button to turn on wireless features, then select Poke Portal.
Choose the Link Trade option, and input a Trade Code for an Alolan Vulpix.
If you do not have a code, you can instead choose to Set Code and give it to a friend with an Alolan Vulpix.

How to Transfer Alolan Vulpix to Pokemon Violet

Alolan Vulpix can be obtained in three other Pokemon games, but players will also need the Switch version of Pokemon HOME to move Vulpix from one game to another. Here's how to get Alolan Vulpix in each game:

Sword & Shield	Collect 20 Alolan Diglett on the Isle of Armor, and speak to the hiker near the bridge leading to the dojo. * Requires the purchase of Sword/Shield's expansion pack.
Legends: Arceus	Complete the quest "Snow White Vulpix in the Snow" in the Alabaster Icelands. This unlocks after players have defeated the Noble Hisuian Avalugg.
Pokemon GO	Catch an Alolan Vulpix by completing certain Research Tasks, or by snagging a * Shadow Alolan Vulpix from a Team GO Rocket Grunt. * The Shadow Pokemon used by Team GO Rocket changes during every Take Over event. While Alolan Vulpix may be available now, it may not later. * Shadow Alolan Vulpix needs to be purified first before it can be transferred to Pokemon HOME.

Here's how to transfer Alolan Vulpix from Sword/Shield and Legends: Arceus:

Place the Alolan Vulpix in a PC Box/Pasture in the respective game, then Save.
Open Pokemon HOME on the Switch, and then select Sword/Shield/Legends.
Carry the Vulpix from the PC Box/Pasture (right window) to the Basic Box (left window). Save and then exit.
Now, open Scarlet/Violet, and move the Vulpix from the Basic Box to one of the PC Boxes. Save and then exit.
Open Scarlet/Violet on the main menu, and the Alolan Vulpix will be in one of the Boxes.

To transfer an Alolan Vulpix from Pokemon GO:

Make sure the Alolan Vulpix isn't "starred."
Open Settings by tapping the Poke Ball icon, then the gear icon.
Select Connected Devices and Services, then Pokemon HOME.
Choose Vulpix, then select Next. If trainers have enough Transfer Energy, they'll be able to send Vulpix.
Go into Pokemon HOME on Switch, and select the GO icon on the main screen. This will place the Alolan Vulpix in a Basic Box as long as there's room.
Open Scarlet/Violet in HOME to transfer the Vulpix from the Basic Box to a PC Box. Save and then exit.

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How to Evolve Alolan Vulpix

Like Kantonian Vulpix, Alolan Vulpix evolves into Ninetales with an evolutionary stone. Playes will need to use an Ice Stone, which can be found in cold areas such as Glaseado Mountain. Another way to get Ice Stones is buying them from the auction at Port Marinada. Once Alolan Vulpix evolves into Alolan Ninetales, it becomes an Ice/Fairy-type.

How to Get Alolan Vulpix Eggs

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Trainers can get more Alolan Vulpix by following the above methods, or by breeding the first Alolan Vulpix they transferred. Vulpix can breed with another Vulpix or a Ditto. If trainers are breeding it based on a shared Egg Group, then the Alolan Vulpix needs to be female so that the Egg hatches into a Vulpix and not the same species as the father Pokemon.

Vulpix Eggs will hatch the Kantonian Vulpix in Scarlet/Violet. In order to hatch an Alolan Vulpix, trainers need to have the parent Alolan Vulpix hold an Everstone. Giving it an Everstone will also ensure that its Nature gets passed to the offspring.

Everstones can be picked up around Paldea, but the easiest way to get one is to purchase it for 3000 at a Delibird Presents store in Mesagoza, Levincia, or Cascarrafa. Unlike the evolutionary stones, Everstones are available at the start of Scarlet/Violet.

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Is Alolan Vulpix (& Alolan Ninetales) Good?

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Whether players should use the Alolan Vulpix/Ninetales or the Kantonian Vulpix/Ninetales depends on a variety of factors. If trainers need a Fire-type, then they should go with Kanto-Vulpix; if they need an Ice or Fairy-type, then Alolan Vulpix is preferred. Choosing between Vulpix variants can also come down to personal preference. However, if trainers intend on using them for battle, then it's recommended to evolve them into Ninetales.

Here are the Ninetales' stat spread and type effectiveness:

	Alolan Ninetales	Kantonian Ninetales
HP:	73	73
Attack:	67	76
Special Attack:	81	81
Defense:	75	75
Special Defense:	100	100
Speed:	109	100
Total:	505	505

	Alolan Ninetales	Kantonian Ninetales
Super effective against:	Grass, Dragon, Fighting, Dark, Ground	Steel, Grass, Ice, Bug
Weaknesses:	Steel (x4), Rock, Poison, Fire	Water, Rock, Ground
Resistances:	Ice, Dark, Bug	Ice, Fire, Steel, Grass, Bug, Fairy
Immunities:	Dragon	N/A

Both Ninetales have the same base stat total, but players will notice that the stats themselves are different. Kantonian Ninetales has a higher Attack, but a lower base Speed; Alolan Ninetales is the opposite. Since the Vulpix-line is primarily a special attacker, having higher Speed is generally preferred over a little boost in Attack.

Alolan Ninetales is faster than regular Ninetales, and it also has coverage against more Types, such as Dragon and Ground-types. It can also learn Water-type moves via TMs, which regular Ninetales can't for obvious reasons.

However, Alolan Ninetales has more weaknesses thanks to its dual-typing. Its Ice/Fairy-typing means it will suffer x4 damage when hit with Steel-type moves and its Defense/Special Defense stats aren't going to be enough to withstand them. Furthermore, its Aurora Veil move, which has the combined effect of Reflect and Light Screen, can only be used when it's snowing. Alolan Ninetales also can't learn many moves via TM that give it coverage against its weaknesses. Meanwhile, Kantonian Ninetales can learn Energy Ball, which gives it coverage against all of its weaknesses (what some exceptions).

In short, Ninetales is good for those who prefer to play it safer and need some literal firepower. Alolan Ninetales works best when it can sweep its opponents, but those who want to use it defensively will need to have Snowscape set up for nearly every battle.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet are available for Nintendo Switch.

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