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.
It gazes into the flame at the tip of its branch to achieve a focused state, which allows it to see into the future.
Using psychic power, it generates a fiery vortex of 5,400 degrees Fahrenheit, incinerating foes swept into this whirl of flame.
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Psychic, Steel, Fairy |
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Garchomp can KO Delphox with Earthquake (131-155%). Weavile threatens a KO with Knock Off (121-143%). Tyranitar's Stone Edge also KOs at 166-196%.
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x131-155%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x121-143%KO Ice Shard19-22% Pursuit 2x74-88% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge 2x166-196%KO Pursuit 2x67-80% Crunch 2x134-157%KO Superpower33-39% | ||
 Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityStormdrain ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Gastrodon builds →Scald 2x48-57% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x98-115%KO Sludge Bomb55-64% Focus Blast24-29% | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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
Breeding
Breed with Delphox to get Fennekin eggs using 200 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Heat Wave, Hypnosis, Magic Coat and 1 more.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Delphox Best Moveset
Find one free turn for Calm Mind and Delphox can run through teams. Modest nature leans special, Blaze supports the sweep, and the remaining moves stops anything from walling it cleanly.
Best Build
Delphox best EVs are Sp. Def and HP
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Psychic
- Dazzling Gleam
- Calm Mind
- Sunny Day
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Psychic
- Flamethrower
- Fire Blast
- Calm Mind
Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Heat Wave and Hypnosis from the egg pool give Delphox something extra. Pair those with Blast Burn and Overheat for STAB and coverage across 9 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Delphox in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Delphox can't be caught in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Transfer Fennekin from X and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Delphox in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Delphox Guide
For Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, we rate Delphox C-Tier: a niche pick in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire's meta. At 534 BST, it fits the sweeper role. Psychic with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Delphox can Mega Evolve into Mega Delphox. That's 634 BST, up from 534. The stat redistribution often changes its best role. Mega Stone required, one per battle.
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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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves