When it comes to Fire-type Pokémon, Vulpix and Ninetales are arguably one of the most popular. Vulpix as a base Pokémon evolves into Ninetales and if you are searching for the steps we are here to help you out. This article tells the exact and simple ways how to evolve Vulpix into Ninetales in Pokemon Legends: Arceus.
Vulpix is a Fire-type Pokémon that resembles the looks of a Fox. Its special abilities include Flash Fire, which allows Vulpix to power up the basic moves after hitting a target. In addition, Vulpix can also manipulate the course of fire and perform wisps of flame as well.
Updated by Nathan Round on October 24th, 2022: Evolving Vulpix into Ninetails can still give players some trouble in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. We've updated the article's images to provide a greater aesthetic. Relevant links have also been added, and some content has been rewritten for better readability.
How To Evolve Vulpix Into Ninetales In Pokémon Legends: Arceus?
First off, you need to get yourself a Vulpix to perform the evolution into Ninetales. To find one, you can head to the Cobalt Coastlands and Veilstone Cape. In this place, you can quickly catch a Vulpix by trawling around for a bit.
Once you are done catching a Vulpix, you require a Fire Stone to evolve it. Players can acquire a Fire Stone in multiple ways:
You can visit the Jublife Village where you have to find the Outpost woman who can trade a Fire Stone right away. Or else, you can redeem the Lost Satchels if you have a good amount of them. Each Fire Stone costs 1000 Merit Points.
Secondly, you can nab a Fire Stone by riding the bear Pokémon Ursaluna. It is the evolution of Urasaring, a Ground-type Pokémon. Lastly, head to the Red Rocks in the Cobalt Coastlands and Molten Arena area. Simply destroy the rocks that contain the gems inside them. If you’re lucky, you might get a Fire Stone within a few trials.
How To Evolve Alolan Vulpix Into Ninetales In Pokémon Legends: Arceus?
If you find yourself with an Alolan Vulpix then different steps are required to evolve this Pokémon into Ninetales. The Alolan Vulpix is an ice-type Pokémon and, unlike its fire-type counterpart, is unattainable in the wild. To obtain one, you will need to complete a Request called 'Snow-white Vulpix in the Snow,' which is unlocked upon getting to the Alabaster Icelands.
The criteria for evolving an Alolan Vulpix into Ninetales is remarkably similar to that of a regular Vulpix, only this time you will need an Ice Stone instead of a Fire Stone. Players can acquire an Ice Stone in multiple ways:
Firstly you can purchase an Ice Stone for 1,000 Merit Points at the Trade Post found in the village. This method is the most surefire way of obtaining an Ice Stone. Secondly, you can potentially receive an Ice Stone from Ginter (who refers to it as a 'Snow-Patterned Rock') in exchange for 5,000 PokeDollars. However, this offer is randomized and changes once you have caught 20 additional Pokémon. Finally, you can also obtain an Ice Stone upon completing the Request called 'Gone Astray in the Icelands'. This Request guarantees an Ice Stone upon completion, but the quest itself is not available until pretty late into the game.