In Pokémon Silver, obtaining a Fire Stone to evolve your Vulpix into Ninetales can be tricky, as there are a few methods to acquire this item throughout the game. Here’s a detailed guide to help you get your hands on the Fire Stone.
Ways to Obtain a Fire Stone in Pokémon Silver
- Show Bill’s Grandfather a Vulpix or Growlithe
- Bill’s Grandfather is a key NPC located in Goldenrod City. To obtain a Fire Stone from him, you need to show him either a Vulpix or Growlithe in your party. If you have one of these Fire-type Pokémon, he will reward you with a Fire Stone. This is one of the easiest ways to get it early in the game, especially if you’re looking to evolve Vulpix into Ninetales.
- Phone Number Trick (Pokémon Crystal-Only)
- In Pokémon Crystal, you can obtain the Fire Stone by getting Alan’s phone number. Once you have Alan’s number, he may call you at random and offer you a Fire Stone as a gift. This method is exclusive to Pokémon Crystal, so it won’t work in Pokémon Silver, but it’s worth noting for those playing Crystal.
- Mystery Gift (Rare)
- The Mystery Gift feature, though quite rare and not always accessible, is another way to potentially receive a Fire Stone. This can be done through specific events or in-game features where you receive the Fire Stone as a gift. However, this is one of the least reliable methods and should be considered more of a special event option.
- Trade from Another Game (Generation II)
- If you have access to another Generation II game (such as Gold or Crystal), you can obtain a Fire Stone in that game and trade it over to your Silver version. In Pokémon Gold, a Fire Stone can be received in Celadon City, and in Crystal, you can use the Alan phone number trick mentioned above.
Summary of Methods:
- Goldenrod City (Bill’s Grandfather): Show him a Vulpix or Growlithe to get a Fire Stone.
- Mystery Gift: Very rare and usually requires special events.
- Trading from another Generation II game: Trade a Fire Stone from Gold or Crystal to Silver.
By using one of these methods, you’ll be able to evolve your Vulpix and get a powerful Ninetales on your team. Happy hunting for that Fire Stone!
