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 |
 Ting-Lu DarkGround | S | |
Obtain MethodSocarrat Trail Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Ting-Lu builds →Earthquake 2x109-128%KO Earth Power 2x44-52% Dark Pulse 2x41-48% Throat Chop 2x87-102%KO | ||
 Chi-Yu DarkFire | A | |
Obtain MethodNorth Province Area Two Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Chi-Yu builds →Dark Pulse 2x79-94% Crunch 2x68-80% Hex 2x43-51% Snarl 2x56-66% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Tyranitar builds →Hydro Pump 2x54-64% Earthquake 2x85-100%KO Stone Edge 2x127-150%KO Surf 2x44-52% | ||
 Houndoom DarkFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Houndoom builds →Foul Play 2x87-102%KO Crunch 2x75-88% Dark Pulse 2x68-80% Bite 2x56-66% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Hydreigon builds →Hydro Pump 2x68-80% Surf 2x55-65% Earth Power 2x55-65% Crunch 2x83-98% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves View Skarmory builds →
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 Abomasnow GrassIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySnow Warning ItemLightclay NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Abomasnow builds →Blizzard19-23% Giga Drain13-15% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityOvergrow ItemMeganiumite NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Meganium builds →Dazzling Gleam12-14% Giga Drain17-20% | ||
Scarlet & Violet 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 206 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Copycat, Heat Wave, Hypnosis and 2 more.
Scarlet & Violet 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
Delphox best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Doubles Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Nasty Plot
- Psyshock
- Grass Knot
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Psyshock
- Nasty Plot
- Fire Blast
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Expanding Force
- Heat Wave
- Protect
- Tera Blast
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Psychic
- Flamethrower
- Shadow Ball
- Blast Burn
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Expanding Force
- Dazzling Gleam
- Heat Wave
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Copycat and Heat Wave from the egg pool give Delphox something extra. Pair those with Blast Burn and Overheat for STAB and coverage across 8 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Delphox in Scarlet & Violet
Delphox Guide
For Scarlet & Violet, we rate Delphox B-Tier: a solid option in Scarlet & Violet 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 Scarlet & Violet, but Delphox does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Delphox hits 634 BST.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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