Is Delphox Good in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Playthrough?
Imported Delphox with Fire/Psychic handles Brawly, Tate and Liza, Phoebe, and Glacia. 114 Special Attack and 104 Speed make it a fast special sweeper. Blaziken and Gardevoir cover both types separately, but Delphox does both from one slot.
Roxanne's team hits Fennekin's weaknesses hard.
Fennekin has the type edge here and should clean up Brawly's team.
Fennekin has the type edge here and should clean up Wattson's team.
Flannery's team hits Fennekin's weaknesses hard.
Fennekin trades roughly evenly with Norman's team.
Winona's team hits Fennekin's weaknesses hard.
Delphox trades roughly evenly with Tate & Liza's team.
Delphox trades roughly evenly with Wallace's team.
Delphox trades roughly evenly with Sidney's team.
Delphox has the type edge here and should clean up Phoebe's team.
Delphox resists most of Glacia's coverage and hits back hard.
Delphox trades roughly evenly with Drake's team.
Delphox has the type edge here and should clean up Steven's team.
Delphox cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four. Alternatively, transfer the pre-evolution and level it up to Lv 36.
How to Get Delphox in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Delphox can't be caught in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Transfer Fennekin from X & Y, Scarlet & Violet, or Legends: Z-A and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Delphox in ORAS
Step 1Obtain FennekinCARTRIDGE TRADEfrom X & YAvailableCatch in X & Y via Gift · Aquacorde Town · Starter Pokémon, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · Savanna Biome. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Legends: Z-ANot TradeableAppears in Legends: Z-A via Overworld · Wild Zone 18. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Braixen
Step 3Delphox ✓
Delphox Weakness
Delphox's Fire/Psychic typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Ground, Rock, Ghost, and Dark. With 7 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Delphox's special bulk (base 100 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Psychic, Steel, Fairy |
What is Delphox Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Delphox
 Shellos Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Shellos builds →Surf 2x51-61% Mud Bomb 2x27-33% | ||
 Piplup Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Piplup builds →Surf 2x51-61% Rock Tomb 2x27-33% | ||
 Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift | ||
 Mudkip Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Mudkip builds →Surf 2x45-55% Rock Tomb 2x35-41% Mud-Slap 2x10-12% | ||
 Tympole Water | D | |
 Vaporeon Water | B | |
 Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Sableye builds →Shadow Claw 2x61-72% Rock Tomb 2x33-41% | ||
Shellos Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Shellos builds →Surf 2x52-61% Mud Bomb 2x28-33% | ||
Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift | ||
Piplup Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Piplup builds →Surf 2x56-67% Rock Tomb 2x28-33% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
 Ludicolo WaterGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Ludicolo builds →Surf 2x66-78% Thief 2x30-36% Astonish 2x17-21% | ||
 Prinplup Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Piplup (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Prinplup builds →Surf 2x58-70% Shadow Claw 2x35-42% Rock Tomb 2x30-36% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Tomb 2x62-74% Bite 2x42-49% | ||
 Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Archen builds →Rock Tomb 2x66-78% Shadow Claw 2x51-60% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Ludicolo WaterGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Ludicolo builds →Surf 2x64-76% Thief 2x31-37% Astonish 2x16-20% | ||
 Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Sandslash builds →Dig 2x78-92% Shadow Claw 2x46-55% Thief 2x41-48% Rock Tomb 2x41-48% | ||
 Dewott Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Oshawott (Route 101 Gift) | ||
Prinplup Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Piplup (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Prinplup builds →Surf 2x58-69% Dig 2x38-46% Shadow Claw 2x35-42% Rock Tomb 2x30-35% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
 Zoroark Dark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Zoroark builds →Foul Play 2x97-114%KO Dig 2x54-64% Shadow Claw 2x48-58% | ||
Ludicolo WaterGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Ludicolo builds →Surf 2x65-77% Thief 2x31-37% Astonish 2x18-21% | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 2x92-108%KO Dig 2x80-95% Assurance 2x61-72% Surf 2x33-39% | ||
 Feraligatr Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Totodile (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Feraligatr builds →Surf 2x58-68% Dig 2x54-64% Shadow Claw 2x48-58% Bite 2x41-49% | ||
 Torterra GrassGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Torterra builds →Earthquake 2x110-129%KO Bite 2x44-53% Rock Tomb 2x44-53% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Zoroark Dark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Zoroark builds →Foul Play 2x100-118%KO Dig 2x56-67% Shadow Claw 2x50-59% | ||
Ludicolo WaterGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Ludicolo builds →Surf 2x65-76% Thief 2x31-37% Astonish 2x17-20% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 2x94-112%KO Dig 2x83-98% Assurance 2x63-75% Surf 2x34-41% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Rampardos builds →Stone Edge 2x154-181%KO Dig 2x82-97% Assurance 2x63-74% Surf 2x33-40% | ||
 Empoleon WaterSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Piplup (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Empoleon builds →Surf 2x76-90% Dig 2x49-57% Shadow Claw 2x42-50% Rock Tomb 2x36-43% | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Krookodile builds →Foul Play 2x108-128%KO Dig 2x91-108%KO Stone Edge 2x76-90% Shadow Claw 2x54-63% | ||
 Archeops Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Archeops builds →Stone Edge 2x133-157%KO Crunch 2x71-84% Dig 2x71-84% Shadow Claw 2x63-74% | ||
 Clawitzer Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Clawitzer builds →Surf 2x82-97% Shadow Ball 2x49-57% Smack Down 2x27-32% | ||
 Cranidos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Cranidos builds →Head Smash 2x176-207%KO Earthquake 2x79-94% Assurance 2x47-56% | ||
Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x112-132%KO Foul Play 2x106-125%KO Stone Edge 2x74-88% Shadow Claw 2x53-62% | ||
Empoleon WaterSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Piplup (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Empoleon builds →Surf 2x75-88% Earthquake 2x58-69% Shadow Claw 2x41-49% Rock Tomb 2x35-42% | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Rhydon builds →Earthquake 2x121-142%KO Stone Edge 2x121-142%KO Shadow Claw 2x57-68% Thief 2x49-58% | ||
Archeops Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Archeops builds →Stone Edge 2x130-153%KO Earthquake 2x86-102%KO Crunch 2x69-82% Shadow Claw 2x61-72% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x226-267%KO Earthquake 2x101-119%KO Assurance 2x61-72% Surf 2x32-38% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Hydreigon builds →Dark Pulse 2x73-86% Surf 2x55-65% Earthquake 2x68-80% Stone Edge 2x68-80% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x123-145%KO Crunch 2x65-77% Stone Edge 2x82-97% Shadow Claw 2x57-68% | ||
 Slowbro WaterPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Slowbro builds →Surf 2x68-81% Shadow Ball 2x41-48% Earthquake 2x51-61% | ||
 Tyrantrum RockDragon | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrunt (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Tyrantrum builds →Head Smash 2x172-203%KO Earthquake 2x77-91% Crunch 2x62-73% | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Excadrill can KO Delphox with Earthquake (152-179%). Weavile threatens a KO with Knock Off (136-161%). Gyarados's Waterfall also KOs at 126-148%.
 Excadrill GroundSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x152-179%KO Rapid Spin25-30% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x136-161%KO Ice Shard21-25% Pursuit 2x84-99% | ||
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Gyarados builds →Waterfall 2x126-148%KO Earthquake 2x105-124%KO | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake 2x171-202%KO Stone Edge 2x171-202%KO | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Delphox View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x98-115%KO Energy Ball18-22% Fire Blast33-39% Flamethrower27-32% | ||
Delphox Evolutions
End of the line. Delphox caps a three-stage chain that started at Fennekin. Breeding produces the base form, and eggs are average hatch time. Sp.Atk grew the most through evolution (+52 over Fennekin), and Delphox peaks at 534 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Delphox to get Fennekin eggs using 200 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Heat Wave, Hypnosis, Magic Coat and 1 more.
ORAS Delphox Best Moveset
Fire/Psychic at 114 Sp. Atk and 104 Speed fires dual TermStab before most targets. Fire handles Fairy and Steel types offensively. AbilityMagician as a hidden ability steals opponent items. The moveset earns B-tier through Fire/Psychic coverage that hits multiple defensive types.
Best Build
Delphox best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Psychic
- Flamethrower
- Fire Blast
- Calm Mind
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
The natural movepool does the job, but Heat Wave and Hypnosis from the egg pool give Delphox something extra. Pair those with Blast Burn and Overheat for STAB and coverage across 9 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
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 degrees Fahrenheit, incinerating foes swept into this whirl of flame.
Delphox Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Guide
For Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, we rate Delphox B-Tier: a solid option in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire for the right team. At 534 BST, it fits the sweeper role. Psychic with Choice Scarf is the standard set.
Blaze strengthens fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. That's the one you want on Delphox. Magician is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Base 104 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Delphox is a special attacker with base 114 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a sweeper.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, run Psychic, Flamethrower, Fire Blast, and Calm Mind on Delphox. Psychic is the most common pick at 0% usage. Psychic provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Delphox joined the series in X & Y and has been available in 6 titles so far. With 5 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves