Mid-stage Pokemon like Fennekin rarely see competitive play outside of special formats. It's a waypoint on the road to Delphox, which is where the real potential kicks in. Only weak to Water, Ground, and Rock. Known as the Fox Pokemon.
You won't find a real weakness in Fennekin's stat line. It's well-rounded for the Fox Pokemon, and what it does with that depends on moveset and items. Yields 1 Sp. Atk EV, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
Eating a twig fills it with energy, and its roomy ears give vent to air hotter than 390 degrees Fahrenheit.
As it walks, it munches on a twig in place of a snack. It intimidates opponents by puffing hot air out of its ears.
Fennekin Weakness
AvgWater, Ground, and Rock-type moves hit Fennekin for super-effective damage. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely.
Fennekin kicks off a three-stage evolution line through Braixen all the way to Delphox. For breeding, average hatch time with no compatible partners via one egg group. The evolved forms gain up to 227 total stats over Fennekin.
How to Evolve
Breed Fennekin from the Ground egg group.
The game plan is straightforward: click Calm Mind, then sweep. Eviolite and Magician support the setup turn. EVs go into a spread EV build so Fennekin hits hard once it's boosted.
Best Build
Best Fennekin Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Psychic
- Will O Wisp
- Calm Mind
Recommended Teammates
The level-up pool tells the story here. Fennekin learns Flamethrower and Psychic naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Normal and Psychic coverage extends the reach beyond that.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Fennekin can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Bring it over from X instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
At 307 BST, Fennekin is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Braixen before bringing it to any serious fight.
Fennekin evolves into Braixen at level 16. Fennekin is the base form in a 3-stage evolutionary line.
Blaze strengthens fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less — that's the one you want on Fennekin. Magician is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Fennekin is a special attacker with base 62 Sp. Atk. Fragile — can't afford to take many hits, too. But the speed tells the real story — at base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
Fennekin appears in 6 games, including X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Since X & Y, Fennekin has been obtainable in 6 games. A Generation 6 debut means a shorter history, but Fennekin has appeared steadily across every generation since.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXYDebut
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A