For Legends: Z-A, we rate Delphox B-Tier: a solid option in Legends: Z-A for the right team. At 534 BST, it fits the sweeper role. Flamethrower with Delphoxite is the standard set.

Does Delphox mega evolve?

Mega Evolution isn't available in Legends: Z-A, but Delphox does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Delphox hits 634 BST.

What is Delphox weak to?

In Legends: Z-A, watch for Gyarados (Water), Swampert (Ground), and Tyranitar (Rock) when using Delphox. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Ghost and Dark-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.

What is the best ability for Delphox?

Blaze strengthens fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. That's the one you want on Delphox. Magician is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.

What role does Delphox play in battle?

Base 104 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Delphox is a special attacker with base 114 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a sweeper.

Delphox - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Special

Sweeper

BTier

104Speed · Fast

Stats & Training

Sp. Atk and Speed carry most of Delphox's stat budget. Attack's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 3 Sp. Atk EVs. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.

Base Stats

High

HP75

Attack69

Defense72

Sp. Atk114

Sp. Def100

Speed104

Total534

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging45 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Slow1.06M XP

Height1.5 m

Weight39.0 kg

Base XP267

Abilities

BlazeTop Pick

Strengthens fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

MagicianHANiche

Steals the target's held item when the bearer uses a damaging move.

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpA+3SpDSpe

Strong Special Attack training target

Pokedex Entries

No Legends Z A entries available

It gazes into the flame at the tip of its branch to achieve a focused state, which allows it to see into the future.

Delphox Weakness

Delphox's Fire/Psychic typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Ground, Rock, Ghost, and Dark. With 7 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Delphox's special bulk (base 100 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.

Delphox Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Water, Ground, Rock, Ghost, Dark
0.5x (Resist)	Fire, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Psychic, Steel, Fairy

Type ChartVulnerable

5Weak

7Resist

0Immune

Score-3

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Water Ground Rock Ghost Dark

½xResist

Fire Grass Ice Fighting Psychic Steel Fairy

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

None

STAB (6)

Grass Ice Bug Steel Fighting Poison

How to Beat Delphox in Legends: Z-A (Best Counters)

Greninja WaterDark	S
Water is super effective against DelphoxView Greninja →
Excadrill GroundSteel	S
Ground is super effective against DelphoxView Excadrill →
Gyarados WaterFlying	A
Water is super effective against DelphoxView Gyarados →

Legends: Z-A Evolution

End of the line. Delphox caps a three-stage chain that started at Fennekin. Breeding produces the base form, and eggs are average hatch time. Sp.Atk grew the most through evolution (+52 over Fennekin), and Delphox peaks at 534 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

3 Forms

#653Fennekin

Level 16

#654Braixen

Level 36

#655Delphox

Stat Comparison 3 Stages

Fennekin

Fire

Braixen

Fire

Delphox

FirePsychic

59+19

75+16

ATK

59+14

69+10

DEF

58+18

72+14

SP.ATK

90+28

114+24

SP.DEF

70+10

100+30

SPE

73+13

104+31

BST

307D-Tier

409D-Tier+102

534B-Tier+125

ROLE

Balanced

Sweeper

TYPE

Utility

Special

Breeding is not available in this game

Legends: Z-A Delphox Best Moveset

Find one free turn for Nasty Plot and Delphox can run through teams. Timid nature leans fast special, Blaze supports the sweep, and double STAB stops anything from walling it cleanly.

Best Build

Highly recommended

Ability

Blaze

Item

Delphoxite

Best Nature for Delphox

Timid+SPE

Delphox best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed

EVs

SpA

SpD

Spe

Doubles Special Setup Sweeper Moveset

FlamethrowerSTAB
Nasty Plot
PsyshockSTAB
Grass Knot

Recommended Teammates

GreninjaDecent

ExcadrillDecent

GarchompDecent

Moves

Level-up moves are just the starting point for Delphox. TMs unlock coverage across 8 types and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Blast Burn and Overheat into something with actual range.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Tackle

D4010035Normal

Lv 1

Tail Whip

D—10030Normal

Lv 5

Ember

—4010025Fire

Lv 14

Charm

C—10020Fairy

Lv 17

Psybeam

—6510020Psychic

Lv 20

Fire Spin

D358515Fire

Lv 25

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

Lv 31

Psyshock

S8010010Psychic

Lv 35

Flamethrower

S9010015Fire

Lv 38

Will-O-Wisp

B—8515Fire

Lv 41

Psychic

S9010010Psychic

Lv 46

Agility

C——30Psychic

Lv 54

Fire Blast

A110855Fire

TM Moves

TM47

Agility

C——30Psychic

TM158

Blast Burn

A150905Fire

TM06

Calm Mind

B——20Psychic

TM130

Charge Beam

D509010Electric

TM92

Dazzling Gleam

A8010010Fairy

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM127

Dream Eater

B10010015Psychic

TM35

Endure+4

C——10Normal

TM109

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM38

Fire Blast

A110855Fire

TM29

Fire Punch

C7510015Fire

TM72

Fire Spin

D358515Fire

TM114

Flame Charge

D5010020Fire

TM62

Flamethrower

S9010015Fire

TM104

Flare Blitz

B12010015Fire

TM102

Focus Blast

B120705Fighting

TM60

Future Sight

B12010010Psychic

TM97

Heal Block

——10015Psychic

TM68

Heat Wave

S959010Fire

TM44

Hyper Beam

B150905Normal

TM71

Hyper Voice

C9010010Normal

TM16

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

TM99

Metronome

C——10Normal

TM83

Nasty Plot

S——20Dark

TM119

Ominous Wind

C601005Ghost

TM50

Overheat

A130905Fire

TM17

Protect+4

S——10Normal

TM63

Psychic

S9010010Psychic

TM03

Psyshock

S8010010Psychic

TM145

Razor Wind

—8010010Normal

TM31

Reflect

C——20Psychic

TM51

Safeguard

C——25Normal

TM136

Scorching Sands

B7010010Ground

TM74

Shadow Ball

A8010015Ghost

TM117

Silver Wind

—601005Bug

TM64

Solar Beam

B12010010Grass

TM85

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM27

Swift

C60—20Normal

TM23

Thunder Punch

D7510015Electric

TM57

Will-O-Wisp

B—8515Fire

TM59

Zen Headbutt

C809015Psychic

Egg Moves

Delphox doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Delphox can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Delphox in Legends: Z-A

Delphox isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Fennekin from X. The evolution path from Fennekin to Delphox is covered in the steps below.

How to Obtain Delphox in Legends: Z-A

Step 1Obtain Fennekin
Also found in:
X
Train until Level 16
Step 2Evolve into Braixen
Also found in:
X
Train until Level 36
Step 3Delphox ✓

Delphox Guide

For Legends: Z-A, we rate Delphox B-Tier: a solid option in Legends: Z-A for the right team. At 534 BST, it fits the sweeper role. Flamethrower with Delphoxite is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Legends: Z-A, but Delphox does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Delphox hits 634 BST.
In Legends: Z-A, watch for Gyarados (Water), Swampert (Ground), and Tyranitar (Rock) when using Delphox. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Ghost and Dark-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
Blaze strengthens fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. That's the one you want on Delphox. Magician is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Base 104 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Delphox is a special attacker with base 114 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a sweeper.

Game Availability

Since debuting in X & Y, Delphox has appeared in 6 titles over 5 generations. Along the way, it received a Mega form in Generation 6, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.

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