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Delphox

Fox Pokémon

Delphox official artwork
Official art

Delphox is a Fire/Psychic-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Ground, Rock, Ghost, Water and Dark, with a base stat total of 534. In Pokémon Champions it’s #42 on the Doubles ladder and #47 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.

Height
1.5 m 4′11″
Weight
39 kg 86.0 lbs
Base stat total
534 Higher than 84% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VI X & Y
Champions#42 Doubles Same place as a week ago · #47 Singles Down 1 place this weekUsual set Delphoxite · Timid · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32Full set →
Using psychic power, it generates a fiery vortex of 5,400 degrees Fahrenheit, incinerating foes swept into this whirl of flame.
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Base stats

HP75150–182260–354
Atk6980–133128–260
Def7282–136134–267
SpA114120–182209–359
SpD100108–167184–328
Spe104111–171191–337
Total534Higher than 84% of Pokémon
HP75Atk69Def72Spe104SpD100SpA114

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpA.

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Type matchups

FirePsychicshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Dark (because of Psychic)Ghost (because of Psychic)Ground (because of Fire)Rock (because of Fire)Water (because of Fire)

Resists

½×
Fairy (because of Fire)Fighting (because of Psychic)Fire (because of Fire)Grass (because of Fire)Ice (because of Fire)Psychic (because of Psychic)Steel (because of Fire)
Takes normal damage from 6 types
NormalFlyingPoisonBugElectricDragon

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 104); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+171Max156No SP124Min111Scarf (Choice Scarf)256Tailwind342

At max Speed, Delphox outspeeds 22 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Delphox against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
171Delphox · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Delphox · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
124Delphox · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#42 of 262 used

Same as Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Delphoxite (90.5%) · Blaze (85.3%) · Timid (82.2%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (25.7%)

MovesHeat WaveProtectPsychicNasty Plot

Singles

#47 of 262 used

▼ 1 place since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Delphoxite (96.7%) · Blaze (89.3%) · Timid (82.2%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (22.6%)

MovesFlamethrowerPsychicNasty PlotDazzling Gleam

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Usage over time

Values
Delphox, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,222<0.1%
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,619<0.1%
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,315<0.1%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,6860.1%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,250<0.1%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,9430.2%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Mega Delphox: 3.4% of Champions VGC teams on Showdown →

0.2% of teams · rank #149 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 21 teams with it · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 21 teams behind these numbers.

Most common build

Ability
Blaze
Stat Alignment
Timid
Stat Points
1 HP / 32 SpA / 1 SpD / 32 Spe
  1. Expanding Force, Special, power 80, accuracy 100%
  2. Protect, Status
  3. Heat Wave, Special, power 95, accuracy 90%
  4. Nasty Plot, Status

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games0.2%
  • Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.2%
  • Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.3%
  • Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.2%

Stat Points

  • Timid 1 HP / 32 SpA / 1 SpD / 32 Spe28.9%
  • Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe19.7%
  • Timid 1 HP / 1 Def / 32 SpA / 32 Spe15.9%
  • Timid 1 HP / 2 Def / 30 SpA / 1 SpD / 32 Spe8.3%

These 4 cover 72.8% of its sets.

Most common partners

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesPUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Replica Team codes

  • Sash Gengarby SplashPlate · Reg M-A · shared Apr 2026
    Gengar holding Focus SashGarchomp holding Soft SandClefable holding LeftoversMeowscarada holding Choice ScarfDelphox holding DelphoxiteCorviknight holding Sitrus Berry
    PTVY9BE1V3Source

In Pokémon Champions: Training → Replica Teams → enter the code. You need the Pokémon and items yourself. Codes from older regulations can include Pokémon that aren’t allowed now.

Evolution

Moves

Level up 20

EvoMystical Fire100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Atk by 1.FireSpecial75100%10
1Ember10% chance to burn the target.FireSpecial40100%25
1Future SightHits two turns after being used.PsychicSpecial120100%10
1HowlRaises the user's and ally's Attack by 1.NormalStatus——40
1Role PlayUser replaces its Ability with the target's.PsychicStatus——10
1ScratchNo additional effect.NormalPhysical40100%35
1Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpecial80100%15
1SwitcherooUser switches its held item with the target's.DarkStatus—100%10
1Tail WhipLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
14Flame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.FirePhysical50100%20
18Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpecial65100%20
22Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.FireSpecial3585%15
28Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30
38PsyshockDamages target based on Defense, not Sp. Def.PsychicSpecial80100%10
45Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpecial90100%15
51Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15
57Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpecial90100%10
62Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
68Magic RoomFor 5 turns, all held items have no effect.PsychicStatus——10
74Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpecial11085%5

TM / HM / TR 64

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhysical9085%20
TM02CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpecial20100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM12Low KickMore power the heavier the target.FightingPhysical—100%20
TM16Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpecial65100%20
TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhysical60100%25
TM24Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.FireSpecial3585%15
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhysical70100%20
TM29HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment.GhostSpecial65100%10
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpecial60—20
TM35Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpecial5595%15
TM38Flame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.FirePhysical50100%20
TM41Stored Power + 20 power for each of the user's stat boosts.PsychicSpecial20100%10
TM42Night ShadeDoes damage equal to the user's level.GhostSpecial—100%15
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM54PsyshockDamages target based on Defense, not Sp. Def.PsychicSpecial80100%10
TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhysical8090%15
TM62Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.DarkPhysical95100%15
TM67Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.FirePhysical75100%15
TM68Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhysical75100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM74ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——20
TM75Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30
TM79Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.FairySpecial80100%10
TM80MetronomePicks a random move.NormalStatus——10
TM81Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpecial—100%20
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM92ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user.PsychicStatus——10
TM98Skill SwapThe user and the target trade Abilities.PsychicStatus——10
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15
TM109TrickUser switches its held item with the target's.PsychicStatus—100%10
TM114Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpecial80100%15
TM117Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpecial90100%10
TM118Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).FireSpecial9590%10
TM120Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpecial90100%10
TM122EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.NormalStatus—100%5
TM125Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpecial90100%15
TM129Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.PsychicStatus——20
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM138Psychic Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Psychic power, priority-safe.PsychicStatus——10
TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DarkStatus——20
TM141Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpecial11085%5
TM144Fire PledgeUse with Grass or Water Pledge for added effect.FireSpecial80100%10
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhysical15090%5
TM153Blast BurnUser cannot move next turn.FireSpecial15090%5
TM157OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.FireSpecial13090%5
TM158Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpecial12070%5
TM161Trick RoomGoes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed.PsychicStatus——5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpecial15090%5
TM165Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user.FirePhysical120100%15
TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpecial120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpecial80100%10
TM195Burning Jealousy100% burns a target that had a stat rise this turn.FireSpecial70100%5
TM203Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.NormalStatus——10
TM215Scorching Sands30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.GroundSpecial70100%10
TM217Future SightHits two turns after being used.PsychicSpecial120100%10
TM218Expanding ForceUser on Psychic Terrain: 1.5× power, hits foes.PsychicSpecial80100%10
TM228Psychic NoiseFor 2 turns, the target is prevented from healing.PsychicSpecial75100%10

Egg moves 5

EggCopycatUses the last move used in the battle.NormalStatus——20
EggHeat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).FireSpecial9590%10
EggHypnosisCauses the target to fall asleep.PsychicStatus—60%20
EggMagic RoomFor 5 turns, all held items have no effect.PsychicStatus——10
EggWishNext turn, 50% of the user's max HP is restored.NormalStatus——10

Biology

Delphox are fox-esque Pokémon that have psychic abilities and are capable of creating 3,000 °C (5,400 °F) flames.

Forms

Mega Delphox

FirePsychicLevitate
BST 634

HoldsDelphoxite

Mega Delphox gains three flaming broomsticks it uses as weapons, including one that it rides around on.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VI Pokémon, List of generation IX Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Category
Fox Pokémon
Debut
Kalos · X & Y
Color
Red
Shape
Central Kalos#006Blueberry#214Lumiose#219
  1. Using psychic power, it generates a fiery vortex of 5,400 degrees Fahrenheit, incinerating foes swept into this whirl of flame.

    Y · Alpha Sapphire
  2. It gazes into the flame at the tip of its branch to achieve a focused state, which allows it to see into the future.

    X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English
Delphox
Japanese
マフォクシー
Japanese (romaji)
Mahoxy
Korean
마폭시
Chinese (Traditional)
妖火紅狐
Chinese (Simplified)
妖火红狐
French
Goupelin
German
Fennexis
Spanish
Delphox
Italian
Delphox

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Gen VII · Gen VI

Training

Catch rate
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Growth rate
Medium Slow

Breeding

Gender
♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
Hatch time
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Braixen: Level 36.

Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Ancient Poni PathIsland Scan · Lv 44
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Ancient Poni PathIsland Scan · Lv 44

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.