Type matchups
Damage Delphox takes from each attacking type.
As a Fire/Psychic type, Delphox has 5 weaknesses, 7 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 4 other Pokémon share the Fire/Psychic typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 75
- Attack
- 69
- Defense
- 72
- Sp. Atk
- 114
- Sp. Def
- 100
- Speed
- 104
- Total
- 534
Delphox has a base stat total of 534, higher than 77% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (114) well above Attack (69), it works best as a special attacker. A Speed of 104 beats 86% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 75 HP, 72 Defense and 100 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against special hits.
Delphox can have the abilities Blaze and Magician.
How to beat Delphox
Delphox takes 2× damage from Ground, Rock, Ghost, Water and Dark moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Steel, Fire, Grass, Psychic, Ice and Fairy moves are resisted.
Good counters: Tyranitar hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and is immune to Delphox's Psychic moves and resists its Fire moves. Hydreigon hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Delphox's Psychic moves and resists its Fire moves. Roaring Moon hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Delphox's Psychic moves and resists its Fire moves.
Evolution
Delphox is the final stage of a 3-stage line (Fennekin → Braixen → Delphox), evolving from Braixen.
Best counters to Delphox
Other Fire/Psychic Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Delphox weak to?
As a Fire/Psychic type, Delphox takes super-effective damage from Ground, Rock, Ghost, Water and Dark moves.
What is Delphox resistant to?
Delphox resists Fighting, Steel, Fire, Grass, Psychic, Ice and Fairy moves.
What are the best counters to Delphox?
Strong type-based picks include Tyranitar, Hydreigon and Roaring Moon, which hit Delphox with super-effective attacks.