Pokémon counters guide

Best Counters for Vulpix-Alola

Find practical counter Pokémon, attacking types, and defensive matchup notes for Vulpix-Alola.

Ice
Vulpix-Alola Pokémon sprite

Vulpix-Alola

#0037

Quick answer

Vulpix-Alola is best pressured by Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel-type attacks at 2x damage. Because there is no 4x weakness, defensive safety, Speed, and raw stats matter more.

Best move types

Fire×2Fighting×2Rock×2Steel×2

Top weaknesses (4)

Fire×2Fighting×2Rock×2Steel×2

Type matchup table

Fire type iconFire2x
Fighting type iconFighting2x
Rock type iconRock2x
Steel type iconSteel2x
Normal type iconNormal1x
Water type iconWater1x
Electric type iconElectric1x
Grass type iconGrass1x
Poison type iconPoison1x
Ground type iconGround1x
Flying type iconFlying1x
Psychic type iconPsychic1x
Bug type iconBug1x
Ghost type iconGhost1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Dark type iconDark1x
Fairy type iconFairy1x
Ice type iconIce0.5x

Recommended practical counters

Volcarona Pokémon sprite

Volcarona

#0637

Best overallBulky switch-inFast pressure
BugFire
  • Deals 2x damage with Fire-type attacks
  • Has STAB Fire-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Ice 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Good Speed helps apply pressure first
Best typeFire×2

Safe into Ice 0.5x

135 offense · 100 Speed

Cinderace Pokémon sprite

Cinderace

#0815

Bulky switch-inFast pressureBudget option
Fire
  • Deals 2x damage with Fire-type attacks
  • Has STAB Fire-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Ice 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Good Speed helps apply pressure first
Best typeFire×2

Safe into Ice 0.5x

116 offense · 119 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Fire×2Fighting×2Rock×2Steel×2

Move availability depends on game version and learnset data, so this page recommends move types rather than guaranteed moves.

Fire type pageFighting type pageRock type pageSteel type page

Counter notes for Vulpix-Alola

  • Vulpix-Alola is a Ice Pokémon with 65 base Speed and stronger special attack (50 Sp. Atk). Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel attacks all work offensively, but safer counters are usually the ones that reduce risk from its own STAB types.
  • Vulpix-Alola has several 2x weaknesses rather than a single 4x weakness, so the best counters are the ones that can hit it super-effectively while also reducing the risk from Ice STAB.
  • Known abilities include Snow Cloak and Snow Warning. This page does not assume ability-specific battle effects, so verify the format before relying on a single counter.
  • Avoid counters that are weak to Ice unless they are fast enough to pressure immediately or bulky enough to survive the exchange.
  • Vulpix-Alola has alternate forms that can change this matchup, including Vulpix. Check the specific form before relying on this defensive profile.

What not to use

Ice×0.5

These attacking types are resisted or blocked by the defender's typing, so they are usually lower-priority choices unless they provide a special battle role.

Battle caveats

  • This ranking uses modern Gen 6+ type matchups, STAB value, defensive switch-in safety, and base stats.
  • Abilities, held items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and format rules can change real battle outcomes.
  • Coverage moves can punish obvious counters, so treat this as type-based guidance rather than a full matchup simulator.
  • Move availability depends on game version and learnset data; this page recommends attacking types rather than guaranteed moves.

Related pages

Vulpix-Alola weakness chartVulpix-Alola PokédexIce countersFire type pageFighting type pageRock type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Vulpix-Alola?

Vulpix-Alola is best countered by Pokémon that can use Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel (2x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Ice STAB attacks. Because there is no 4x weakness, Speed, bulk, and offensive stats matter more when choosing the actual Pokémon.

What type is best against Vulpix-Alola?

Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel are the strongest attacking types against Vulpix-Alola, dealing 2x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

How many useful attacking types hit Vulpix-Alola super-effectively?

Vulpix-Alola has 4 super-effective attacking options: Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Ice STAB attacks.

Are abilities included in this counter ranking?

No. The ranking uses base typing and base stats. Abilities, items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and special move rules can change the real matchup.

Does Terastallization change Vulpix-Alola counters?

Yes. Terastallization can replace the defensive typing used here, so the recommended counter types may change completely in formats where Tera is active.

What should I avoid using against Vulpix-Alola?

Avoid relying on Ice attacks unless they have a special role or unusually high power.

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