Is Fennekin Good in X & Y Playthrough?
The Fire starter. AbilityBlaze boosts Fire at low HP. Delphox adds Psychic at 36. The most comfortable starter through the first half. Handles Viola, Korrina, Ramos, Valerie, and Wulfric. Five favorable gym matchups out of eight. The easiest starter pick in X/Y.
Fennekin has the type edge here and should clean up Viola's team.
Braixen trades roughly evenly with Grant's team.
Braixen has the type edge here and should clean up Korrina's team.
Braixen resists most of Ramos's coverage and hits back hard.
Braixen has the type edge here and should clean up Clemont's team.
Delphox has the type edge here and should clean up Valerie's team.
Delphox has the type edge here and should clean up Olympia's team.
Delphox resists most of Wulfric's coverage and hits back hard.
Delphox trades roughly evenly with Malva's team.
Delphox has the type edge here and should clean up Wikstrom's team.
Delphox trades roughly evenly with Drasna's team.
Delphox trades roughly evenly with Siebold's team.
Delphox has the type edge here and should clean up Diantha's team.
Fennekin is available as a starter at Lv 5.
Your Fennekin should hit Level 16 before you reach Grant, at typical leveling pace.
Your Braixen should hit Level 36 before you reach Valerie, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Fennekin in X & Y
Fennekin is handed to you at Aquacorde Town. No encounter rates or random spawns involved, so there's nothing to grind. Check the location details below for the exact conditions to trigger it.
How to Obtain Fennekin in XY
The path to Fennekin starts with Fennekin at Lv. 5+ via gift encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Fennekin ✓Aquacorde TownLv.5Gift from NPCLimitedStarter choiceVaniville TownLv.5In-game tradeLimitedTrade any (post-Elite Four, Froakie starter)
Step 3Evolve into Delphox
Fennekin Weakness
Water, Ground, and Rock moves hit Fennekin for super-effective damage. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy |
What is Fennekin Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Fennekin
 Simipour Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Simipour builds →Scald 2x117-138%KO Rock Tomb 2x77-92% | ||
 Cranidos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodAmbrette Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Cranidos builds →Rock Tomb 2x140-167%KO Bulldoze 2x94-112%KO | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodAmbrette Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Tomb 2x121-144%KO Bulldoze 2x81-96% | ||
 Cubone Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Cubone builds →Bulldoze 2x73-87% Rock Tomb 2x48-58% | ||
 Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Solrock builds →Rock Tomb 2x112-133%KO Bulldoze 2x75-88% | ||
 Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Marowak builds →Dig 2x125-148%KO Rock Tomb 2x64-75% | ||
 Vaporeon Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x139-164%KO Dig 2x73-86% | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Ambrette Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 2x171-203%KO Dig 2x152-179%KO Surf 2x61-73% | ||
Simipour Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Simipour builds →Surf 2x125-148%KO Dig 2x99-117%KO Rock Tomb 2x74-88% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodAmbrette Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Tomb 2x118-140%KO Bulldoze 2x79-94% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Marowak builds →Dig 2x125-148%KO Rock Tomb 2x64-75% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x139-164%KO Dig 2x73-86% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Ambrette Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 2x171-203%KO Dig 2x152-179%KO Surf 2x61-73% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 12 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Lapras builds →Surf 2x112-132%KO Bulldoze 2x66-78% | ||
Simipour Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Simipour builds →Surf 2x125-148%KO Dig 2x99-117%KO Rock Tomb 2x74-88% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Marowak builds →Dig 2x125-148%KO Rock Tomb 2x64-75% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x139-164%KO Dig 2x73-86% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Ambrette Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 2x171-203%KO Dig 2x152-179%KO Surf 2x61-73% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 12 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Lapras builds →Surf 2x112-132%KO Bulldoze 2x66-78% | ||
Simipour Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Simipour builds →Surf 2x125-148%KO Dig 2x99-117%KO Rock Tomb 2x74-88% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Marowak builds →Dig 2x130-153%KO Rock Tomb 2x66-78% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x144-170%KO Dig 2x76-89% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Ambrette Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 2x178-210%KO Dig 2x158-187%KO Surf 2x63-76% | ||
 Carracosta WaterRock | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tirtouga (Ambrette Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Carracosta builds →Surf 2x113-133%KO Rock Tomb 2x124-147%KO Dig 2x109-129%KO | ||
 Golduck Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Golduck builds →Surf 2x127-150%KO Dig 2x88-104%KO | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Ambrette Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Rampardos builds →Stone Edge 2x301-354%KO Dig 2x161-189%KO Surf 2x65-77% | ||
 Kabutops RockWater | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Kabuto (Ambrette Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Kabutops builds →Stone Edge 2x222-262%KO Dig 2x119-140%KO Surf 2x97-115%KO | ||
Carracosta WaterRock | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tirtouga (Ambrette Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Carracosta builds →Stone Edge 2x209-246%KO Surf 2x116-137%KO Dig 2x112-132%KO | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Marowak builds →Dig 2x132-156%KO Stone Edge 2x110-130%KO | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x146-172%KO Dig 2x76-89% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Garchomp builds →Dig 2x199-235%KO Stone Edge 2x165-195%KO Surf 2x75-89% | ||
Cranidos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodAmbrette Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Cranidos builds →Head Smash 2x357-420%KO Dig 2x128-151%KO | ||
Kabutops RockWater | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Kabuto (Ambrette Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Kabutops builds →Stone Edge 2x223-263%KO Dig 2x119-141%KO Surf 2x97-115%KO | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x146-172%KO Dig 2x75-89% | ||
Carracosta WaterRock | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tirtouga (Ambrette Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Carracosta builds →Aqua Tail 2x190-224%KO Stone Edge 2x210-248%KO Dig 2x113-134%KO | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Ambrette Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x461-543%KO Earthquake 2x206-242%KO Surf 2x64-75% | ||
 Tyrantrum RockDragon | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrunt (Ambrette Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Tyrantrum builds →Head Smash 2x352-415%KO Earthquake 2x157-185%KO | ||
Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x250-294%KO Stone Edge 2x166-196%KO Surf 2x75-88% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x166-195%KO Stone Edge 2x110-130%KO | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge 2x256-302%KO Earthquake 2x171-201%KO Surf 2x87-102%KO | ||
In X & Y, Greninja can KO Fennekin with Hydro Pump (140-165%). Landorus threatens a KO with Explosion (165-194%). Terrakion's Stone Edge also KOs at 234-276%.
 Greninja WaterDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityProtean ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse51-60% Ice Beam19-23% Hydro Pump 2x140-165%KO | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandforce ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Landorus builds →Explosion165-194%KO | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Terrakion builds →Close Combat140-165%KO Stone Edge 2x234-276%KO Rock Slide 2x176-207%KO | ||
Fennekin Evolutions
Fennekin kicks off a three-stage evolution line through Braixen all the way to Delphox. For breeding, average hatch time with a massive partner pool via one egg group. The evolved forms gain up to 227 total stats over Fennekin. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
XY Fennekin Best Moveset
Fire at 62 Sp. Atk. AbilityMagician as a hidden ability steals the opponent's item on the first damaging hit. The moveset fires at pre-evolution levels. Delphox two evolutions away adds Psychic typing.
Best Build
Fennekin best EVs are Sp. Atk and HP
Special Tank Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Solar Beam
- Psychic
- Hidden Power Ground
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Without breeding, Fennekin misses out on Heat Wave and Hypnosis. That's 4 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Overheat and Fire Blast, with Normal and Psychic coverage and more rounding things out.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
Eating a twig fills it with energy, and its roomy ears give vent to air hotter than 390 degrees Fahrenheit.
As it walks, it munches on a twig in place of a snack. It intimidates opponents by puffing hot air out of its ears.
Fennekin X & Y Guide
In-game trade: Trade any Pokémon (after beating Elite Four, if Froakie as starter). This is an NPC trade, so the Fennekin you receive is yours immediately, no transfer cable needed.
In X & Y, For a casual playthrough, Fennekin works as a placeholder. Fire coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Braixen. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Since X & Y, Fennekin has been obtainable in 6 games. A Generation 6 debut means a shorter history, but Fennekin has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves