While not the most popular of the Generation 6 starters, Delphox is a rather unique Pokemon. Not only does it have an interesting fire/psychic dual typing, but it learns a number of special moves that can give it unique and powerful strategies.
About Delphox
| First appearance in anime | In the Pokemon XY series episode ‘An Appetite for Battle!’ |
| First appearance in game | X and Y |
| Region | Kalos |
| Evolution | Fennikin-->Braixen-->Delphox |
| 1st Evo level | 16 |
| 2st Evo level | 36 |
| Pokedex Entry | 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 degree Fahrenheit, incinerating foes swept into this whirl of flame. |
Delphox’s Base Stats
| HP | 75 |
| Attack | 69 |
| Defense | 72 |
| Sp. Attack | 114 |
| Sp. Defense | 100 |
| Speed | 104 |
Appearance
Delphox is a fox-like Pokemon but it stands upright and its fur drapes over itself like a robe. Its fur is various shades of red, brown, and yellow, along with tufts of white on its stomach and on the face. It carries a stick, which it wields like a wand, and it has a small ball of fire at the end of it when in use.
Behavior
Delphox’s stick is used like a wand. It lights a fire at the end of it when in use and when not needed its hidden away in the Pokemon’s fur. Using the wand allows the Pokemon to gain unparalleled focus and even allows it to see into the future.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Delphox’s interesting typing gives it a similarly interesting set of type matchups. It is strong against fighting, steel, fire, grass, psychic, ice, and fairy type moves and takes half damage from them. It is weak against ground, rock, ghost, water, and dark type moves and takes double damage from them.
Shiny Delphox
Shiny Delphox is the rare, recolored version of Delphox. Shiny Delphox is very different from normal Delphox as almost every color changes. The brighter reds on Delphox are now darker on the Shiny version while its red-brown robe and the fur, that was once light yellow-orange, is a dull light-grey on Shiny Delphox.
Best Movesets for Delphox
Offense: Delphox is an absolute glass cannon. It's got an incredibly high special attack but at times falters when taking big hits. However when combined with Calm Mind, it allows Delphox to one hit KO as many opponents as possible.
| Calm Mind | Psychic/Dazzling Gleam |
| Fire Blast | Grass Knot |
Defensive: Though it might not seem like it, using Delphox defensively can be effective. It still has decent special defense and can learn Protect to deny strong attacks from opponents. Especially when combined with Leftovers, to last longer, and Wish to bring out another Pokemon restored to full health in Delphox’s place when it gets low.
| Wish | Mystical Fire |
| Protect | Toxic |
How to Catch Delphox in Pokemon Go
Delphox in Pokemon Go is just like the other starters in the game. It evolves from Braixen after giving it 100 Fenniken candy, and that evolves from Fenniken when it's given 25 Fenniken candy. This means it’s best to search for Fenniken, which appears with other fire types in residential areas, cities, and warm climates or hatch it from 5 Km eggs. Once you have 125 Fenniken candy you can evolve one of your Fenniken into a Delphox.
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Trivia
- Delphox is the fox Pokemon, which is the same category as Vulpix, Ninetails, Nickit, and Thievul.
- Delphox is the only starter that is a psychic type.
- Among all the final evolutions of starter Pokemon, Delphox has the lowest base attack.
FAQs
Is Delphox a special attacker?
Delphox’s highest stat is its special attack however it is not it’s only good stat as it has high special defense as well as decent speed.
What is the meaning of Delphox?
Delphox’s name is based on a fox and a Delphic oracle as well.
What Delphox moves are the best?
This is obviously based on the situation but some of its highest power attacks include Fire Blast, Psychic, and Future Sight.
Conclusion
Delphox may not be widely liked but that's largely due to its use competitively. It's not a very good Pokemon to use at high level play but in casual play its unique typing and variety of special moves allows it to be a good member of your team.
