TL;DR. Delphox is a fire/psychic-type Pokémon from Generation VI. Base Stat Total: 534. It gazes into the flame at the tip of its branch to achieve a focused state, which allows it to see into the future.
It gazes into the flame at the tip of its branch to achieve a focused state, which allows it to see into the future.
Stat spread.
Total of 534. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Delphox in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Delphox reaches 3,059 CP at level 40 and 3,500 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Fennekin family appeared on May 21, 2023.
- Fennekin
- Braixen and Delphox by encounter; Shadow
- Mega Delphox
Delphox in competitive play.
Delphox is a Generation 9 NU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #567 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Delphox.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Delphox, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Delphox?
Delphox is a Fire/Psychic-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Delphox weak to?
Delphox takes 2× damage from Water, Ground, Rock, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Delphox resistant to?
Delphox resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Psychic, Steel, Fairy. It has no full immunities.
How does Delphox evolve?
Delphox evolves from Braixen (Level 36). Delphox evolves into Mega Delphox (Mega Evolve with Delphoxite (battle-only)).
What generation is Delphox from?
Delphox was introduced in Generation VI (the Kalos region). Its Pokédex number is #0655.
What are Delphox's base stats?
Delphox has HP 75, Attack 69, Defense 72, Special Attack 114, Special Defense 100, and Speed 104. Total base stat total: 534.
What are Delphox's abilities?
Delphox can have the ability Blaze, plus the Hidden Ability Magician.
Is Delphox legendary or mythical?
No. Delphox is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Delphox's best stat?
Delphox's highest base stat is Special Attack at 114, which ranks 34th of 180 Fire-type Pokémon.
Is Delphox good?
Delphox has a base stat total of 534, the 157th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 39th among Fire-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Delphox as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Delphox is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Delphox vs. the average Fire-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 180 Fire-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Delphox | Fire avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 75 | 72 | +3 |
| Attack | 69 | 73 | -4 |
| Defense | 72 | 70 | +2 |
| Special Attack | 114 | 87 | +27 |
| Special Defense | 100 | 78 | +22 |
| Speed | 104 | 72 | +32 |
| Total | 534 | 452 | +82 |
Delphox appears in 8 games.
Every mainline release where Delphox is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Delphox.
Every main-series game Delphox is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
Generation VIIINot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildAncient Poni Path (Island Scan) (Saturdays)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- EvolveBraixen (Level 36)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. Mega Delphox: Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Delphox appears in 9 episodes.
From XY015 (2014-02-06) through JN105 (2022-04-08).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Delphox partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Delphox partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Delphox in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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