Introduced in the sixth generation of Pokemon, Fennekin is one of the three starters trainers can choose from at the start of Pokemon X and Y. A Fire-type, Fennekin has a strong moveset, and as they evolve, their power only gets stronger and stronger.
About Fennekin
| First appearance in anime | In the Pokémon: The Series X Y episode ‘A Battle of Aerial Mobility!’ |
| First appearance in game | X and Y |
| Region | Kalos |
| Evolution | Fennekin-->Braixen--->Delphox |
| Pokedex Entry | As it walks, it munches on a twig in place of a snack. It intimidates opponents by puffing hot air out of its ears. Eating a twig fills it with energy, and its roomy ears give vent to air hotter than 390 degrees Fahrenheit. |
Fennekin’s Base Stats
| HP | 40 |
| Attack | 45 |
| Defense | 40 |
| Sp. Attack | 62 |
| Ap. Defense | 60 |
| Speed | 60 |
Appearance of Fennekin
Fennekin is a fox-like Pokemon, standing on four legs with a tail. Its color palette is mostly yellow and orange, with a white muzzle and amber eyes. With a black nose and pointy ears, it's easy to see why many would mistake Fennekin for a fox.
Behavior of Fennekin
Known to be a bit hot-headed at times, Fennekin attempts to keep this under control, as they try their best to do a good job for their trainer. Fennekin likes to find sticks and twigs to snack on, giving them energy for adventuring and battling.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Due to Fennekin being a starter, this Pokemon does not have the best when it comes to stats. Though if you commit and level it up, with each evolution Fennekin will only get stronger. Being a Fire-type Fennekin is naturally advantageous over Ice, Grass, Bug, and Steel types. However, a Ground, Rock, or Water attack from your opponent can easily put Fennekin out of the match.
Shiny Fennekin
Shiny Fennekin is a vast difference from the normal colors of Fennekin. Replacing the yellow is a bold orange across Shiny Fennekin’s body. Shiny Fennekin’s eyes are red, as well as the tufts coming out of their ear.
Best Moveset for Fennekin
| Fire Blast | Solar Beam |
| Psychic | Will-O-Wisp |
Mainly focusing on offense, this moveset encourages Fennekin to go all out, doing as much damage as they can in the time they have on the battlefield. Fire Blast has a small chance of burning the opponent’s Pokemon, while Solar Beam is a hard-hitting move that takes two turns to complete, bringing risk and reward to the equation. Unless you are battling in sunlight or have a Power Herb on, in that case, this move will only last for one move. Psychic has a chance to lower an opponent’s special defense while Will-O-Wisp again burns the target.
How to Catch Fennekin in Pokemon Go
Catching a Fennekin in Pokemon Go is rather straightforward. They can be found in eggs, pop up where you walk, or can even be a reward for completing weekly missions. All you need to do is play the game normally, and eventually, you’ll find yourself encountering a Fennekin.
Trivia
One of their favorite snacks are sticks
Fennekin uses their ears to vent excess heat, which can reach temperatures of over three hundred degrees.
Fennekin has one of the lowest stat numbers for starter Pokemon
Fennekin is featured as a non-playable assist character in the Super Smash Brothers franchise, being held in a Pokeball.
Fennekin is one of the smallest fire type Pokemon
FAQs
Q. Is Fennekin a boy or girl?
While Fennekins come in both male and female, in terms of catch rates you’ll be most likely to see more male Fennekins than females.
Q. What are Fennekin powers?
Fennekin is a Fire-type, as such their moveset will feature mostly Fire-Type moves, however, they can learn other move types as well.
Q. Is Mega Delphox real?
Delphox can indeed turn into Mega Delphox, just be sure to have Delphoxite in hand should you want to begin the transformation.
Conclusion
Cute, cuddly, and powerful, this hot-headed Pokemon tries its best to keep calm and collected for its trainer, but when it's time to let loose Fennekin can certainly bring the heat! While it may have low stats, Fennekin will only get stronger over time, and once they evolve into Delphox, you’ll have a powerful Fire-type Pokemon on your team.
