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delphox
Generation VI · #0655 — Fox Pokémon
Delphox is a Fire/Psychic-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VI, serving as the final evolution in the Fennekin line. As the evolved form of Braixen starting at level 36, Delphox represents the culmination of a starter Pokémon's journey with a distinctive dual typing that sets it apart from many traditional Fire-type starters. Standing at 1.5 meters tall and weighing 39.0 kilograms, this Fox Pokémon carries a base stat total of 534, with particular emphasis on its Special Attack of 114 and Speed of 104. The dual Fire/Psychic typing grants Delphox unique resistances and offensive coverage, making it a compelling choice for trainers seeking a special attacker with both mystical and fiery prowess. Delphox can further evolve into Mega Delphox using the Delphoxite stone, introducing an even more powerful form that debuted in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Base Stats
Height
1.5m
Weight
39.0kg
Category
Fox Pokémon
Gender
Male 87.5% / Female 12.5%
Color
red
Shape
upright
Abilities
Strengthens fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Steals the target's held item when the bearer uses a damaging move.
Delphox Biology & Physical Characteristics
Delphox is a bipedal, fox-like Pokémon with an appearance that evokes the image of a mystical sage or wizard. Its body is covered in a distinctive coat of long fur that resembles a flowing robe, predominantly dark red with red-orange, flame-like markings near its knees. A thin tuft of white fur adorns its torso, flanked by yellow fur draping down from its shoulders like ceremonial garments. The creature's forearms feature long red fur that extends like sleeves, while its hands and feet are dark gray with three clawed digits each. Its tail, covered in yellow fur, protrudes from beneath its robe-like coat. The head is predominantly yellow with longer white fur on its cheeks, red eyes, and a slender snout with a pinkish nose, with three tufts of red-orange fur protruding from each ear. Most notably, Delphox carries a wooden branch or stick that it uses like a magical wand—when not in use, the stick is concealed within its sleeve-like fur, and when activated, the tip ignites with flame.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Delphox Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Delphox exhibits a pronounced gender ratio skewed heavily toward males, with approximately 87.5 to 88 percent of the species being male and only 12.5 to 13 percent being female. This significant disparity means that obtaining a female Delphox or its predecessors Braixen and Fennekin can be more challenging for trainers attempting to build a team with a specific gender composition. The Pokémon belongs to the Field egg group, classifying it among terrestrial creatures that are capable of producing eggs when bred with compatible Pokémon or with Ditto. Breeding an individual Delphox requires approximately 20 egg cycles, equivalent to roughly 4,884 to 5,140 steps, before an egg hatches into a newborn Fennekin. The base friendship value of Delphox is 70 in Generations VI and VII, indicating that this Pokémon begins with a moderate level of attachment to its trainer, though this can be increased through careful treatment and battle experience. The rarity of female specimens adds an element of collector value for trainers seeking to maintain breeding pairs or prefer female team members for personal preference.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm01
ultra sun ultra moon
tm01
sun moon
tm03
x y
tm03
black 2 white 2
tm03
black white
tm03
sun moon
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm03
sword shield
tm03
ultra sun ultra moon
tm03
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm04
emerald
tm04
firered leafgreen
tm04
ruby sapphire
tm04
diamond pearl
tm04
xd
tm04
heartgold soulsilver
tm04
black white
tm04
colosseum
tm04
platinum
tm04
sun moon
+808 more TMs/HMs
delphox's Evolution Chain
Delphox Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Delphox evolves from Braixen when the latter reaches level 36, completing the three-stage evolutionary line that begins with Fennekin. The evolution marks a significant transformation, as Braixen's Fire-type designation is joined by the Psychic type, fundamentally altering the Pokémon's abilities and role in battle. This evolution represents a spiritual awakening and mastery of psychic powers alongside its innate fire affinity. In terms of stats, the evolution provides substantial increases to Delphox's Special Attack and Special Defense, cementing its role as a special attacker rather than a physical one. Additionally, Delphox gains access to Psychic-type moves and techniques that reflect its newfound mystical nature. Mega Delphox, accessible via Delphoxite, represents an even further transformation introduced in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. This Mega Evolution substantially boosts both Special Attack to 159 and Speed to 134, with an overall base stat total of 634, making Mega Delphox a formidable force in competitive play. Mega Delphox's ability changes to Cacophony, preventing sound-based moves from affecting it while it maintains access to an expanded movepool.
Where to Find
ancient poni path
alola
Delphox Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Delphox exhibits behavior profoundly connected to its psychic and fire-type nature, demonstrating a contemplative and mystical demeanor quite distinct from typical Pokémon. The species gazes intently into the flame at the tip of its branch to achieve a focused meditative state, which allows it to perceive future events and see glimpses of what is to come. This introspective ritual suggests that Delphox possesses a higher degree of sentience and spiritual awareness than many of its counterparts. When engaged in battle, it channels its psychic power to generate a fiery vortex of extraordinary intensity, reaching temperatures of approximately 5,400 degrees Fahrenheit (3,000 degrees Celsius), incinerating anything caught within its destructive whirlwind. This combination of perception and destructive capability makes Delphox a formidable opponent that can anticipate movements while unleashing devastating attacks. The Pokémon's habitat preferences lean toward environments where it can find tranquility for meditation and sources of firewood to use as its wand.
Pokedex Entries
Generation VI
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.
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 Name Origin & Design Inspiration
Delphox's design draws inspiration from multiple mythological and cultural sources, most prominently the archetypal image of a magical fox or wise sage. The name 'Delphox' combines 'Delphi,' referencing the ancient Greek oracle known for prophecy and divination, with 'fox,' directly indicating the Pokémon's vulpine nature. This nomenclature reflects Delphox's ability to see into the future through meditation on its mystical flame, paralleling the oracular traditions of Delphi. The Japanese name 'Mahoxy' similarly derives from 'mahoutsukai,' meaning magician or sorcerer, emphasizing the magical, mystical aspect of its character. The design itself mirrors the traditional depiction of sorcerers and mages in fantasy artwork—the long robes formed by its fur, the staff-like branch it wields, and its meditative posture all contribute to an aesthetic that feels more wizard than warrior. The color palette of reds, yellows, and whites evokes both fire and spiritual enlightenment, while the overall silhouette suggests both the elegance of a fox and the commanding presence of a mystical practitioner. This thoughtful design successfully bridges the gap between Fire-type starter tradition and the more abstract, psychic elements introduced in Generation VI.
Learnable Moves
Delphox can learn 106 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| agility | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| ally switch | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| blast burn | fire | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| burning jealousy | fire | Special | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| calm mind | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| charm | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| confuse ray | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| copycat | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| covet | normal | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| cut | normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| dazzling gleam | fairy | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| dream eater | psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| echoed voice | normal | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| embargo | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| ember | fire | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| encore | normal | Status | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| expanding force | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fire blast | fire | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 |
| fire pledge | fire | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| fire punch | fire | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| fire spin | fire | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| flame charge | fire | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| flamethrower | fire | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| flare blitz | fire | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| focus blast | fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| foul play | dark | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| future sight | psychic | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| heat wave | fire | Special | 95 | 90 | 10 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hex | ghost | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| howl | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| hyper voice | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| hypnosis | psychic | Status | — | 60 | 20 |
| imprison | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| incinerate | fire | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| laser focus | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| low kick | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| lucky chant | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| magic coat | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| magic room | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| metronome | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mud shot | ground | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| mystical fire | fire | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| nasty plot | dark | Status | — | — | 20 |
| night shade | ghost | Special | — | 100 | 15 |
| overheat | fire | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| power up punch | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psybeam | psychic | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| psychic noise | psychic | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| psychic terrain | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psyshock | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| recycle | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| reflect | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| role play | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| scorching sands | ground | Special | 70 | 100 | 10 |
| scratch | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shock wave | electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| signal beam | bug | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| skill swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snatch | dark | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| stored power | psychic | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| switcheroo | dark | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| tail whip | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| telekinesis | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| thunder punch | electric | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| trick | psychic | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| trick room | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| will o wisp | fire | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| wish | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| wonder room | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| work up | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Delphox Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive play, Delphox occupies a niche as a special attacker with strong offenses and reasonable bulk, particularly suited to formats where its Fire/Psychic typing and movepool can be leveraged effectively. With a Special Attack base stat of 114 and Speed of 104, Delphox can outspeed and threaten many popular threats while delivering significant damage through specially-based moves. The Blaze ability activates when Delphox's health drops to one-third or less, increasing the power of its Fire-type moves by 50 percent, potentially allowing for comeback victories in critical moments. Its hidden ability, Magician, steals the opponent's held item when Delphox uses a damaging move, providing utility and disruption potential that can weaken opponent strategies. The dual Fire/Psychic typing grants useful resistances to Fire, Grass, Ice, Psychic, and Fairy types, while offering offensive coverage against Water, Ground, and Ghost-type Pokémon. Mega Delphox dramatically amplifies its competitive viability, with increases to Special Attack and especially Speed, allowing it to operate more reliably as a late-game sweeper. However, Delphox faces competition from other Fire-type starters and psychic-type specialists, and its middling physical bulk can make it vulnerable to well-placed physical attacks or priority moves.
Commonly Asked Questions About Delphox
What type is Delphox?
Delphox is a fire and psychic type Pokemon.
What does Delphox evolve from?
Delphox evolved from braixen that evolved from fennekin.
What are Delphox's weaknesses?
Delphox is weak to ground, rock, ghost, water and dark type moves.
Where can I find Delphox?
Delphox can be found in ancient poni path (alola).
Delphox Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Delphox has established itself as a memorable and beloved Pokémon within the franchise, particularly among trainers who chose Fennekin as their starter in Pokémon X and Y. The design's appeal to players who appreciate mystical, sage-like aesthetics has made it a fan favorite, and its appearance in the anime—most notably as Serena's Pokémon throughout her journey—cemented its place in the broader cultural consciousness of the series. The character of Serena's Delphox, in particular, showcased the Pokémon's elegance and power, contributing to its recognition and popularity among both casual and competitive players. The introduction of the Fire/Psychic typing was novel and engaging, offering something distinct from previous Fire-type starters and appealing to players who valued both strategic depth and aesthetic appeal. In competitive communities, Delphox has maintained a presence as a viable option, discussed and refined across multiple generations of games. The Pokémon's mystical nature and wand-wielding design have inspired fan art, fan fiction, and cosplay, demonstrating its cultural resonance beyond the games themselves.
Where to Find Delphox in Every Pokémon Game
Delphox is primarily available to trainers as the final evolution of Fennekin, the Fire-type starter Pokémon in Generation VI's Pokémon X and Y versions. Fennekin can be obtained at the beginning of the game in Kalos, making Delphox accessible to virtually all players who select this starter. Beyond the initial story experience, Delphox appears in various Pokédex entries across subsequent generations and is catchable or obtainable in games including Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon Sword and Shield (through various methods), and Pokémon Legends: Z-A. The species has also been featured in special distributions, events, and promotional campaigns throughout the years. In Pokémon GO, Delphox is obtainable by evolving Braixen with 100 Fennekin candy, making it accessible to mobile players. For competitive players, Delphox is legal in formats where Generation VI Pokémon are permitted, ensuring its continued availability for tournament play. The Delphoxite Mega Stone, necessary for Mega Evolution, was distributed through various in-game events and means throughout Generation VI and subsequent titles featuring Mega Evolution mechanics.