Type matchups
Damage Fennekin takes from each attacking type.
As a Fire type, Fennekin has 3 weaknesses, 6 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 36 other Pokémon share the Fire typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 40
- Attack
- 45
- Defense
- 40
- Sp. Atk
- 62
- Sp. Def
- 60
- Speed
- 60
- Total
- 307
Fennekin has a base stat total of 307, higher than 17% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (62) well above Attack (45), it works best as a special attacker. At 60 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 40 HP, 40 Defense and 60 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.
Fennekin can have the abilities Blaze and Magician.
How to beat Fennekin
Fennekin takes 2× damage from Ground, Rock and Water moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice and Fairy moves are resisted.
Good counters: Palkia hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and resists its Fire moves. Volcanion hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and resists its Fire moves. Walking Wake hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and resists its Fire moves.
Evolution
Fennekin is the first stage of a 3-stage line (Fennekin → Braixen → Delphox) and evolves into Braixen.
Best counters to Fennekin
Other Fire Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Fennekin weak to?
As a Fire type, Fennekin takes super-effective damage from Ground, Rock and Water moves.
What is Fennekin resistant to?
Fennekin resists Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice and Fairy moves.
What are the best counters to Fennekin?
Strong type-based picks include Palkia, Volcanion and Walking Wake, which hit Fennekin with super-effective attacks.