Is Fennekin Good in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Playthrough?
Breed-only from XY. Fire/Psychic Delphox at the end handles Brawly, Glacia, and Phoebe. Blaziken covers Fire natively, and Gardevoir covers Psychic. The combination is unique but not needed.
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.
Tate & Liza's Pokemon outpace and outclass Fennekin here.
Wallace's team hits Fennekin's weaknesses hard.
Fennekin trades roughly evenly with Sidney's team.
Fennekin trades roughly evenly with Phoebe's team.
Fennekin has the type edge here and should clean up Glacia's team.
Drake's Pokemon outpace and outclass Fennekin here.
Fennekin trades roughly evenly with Steven's team.
Fennekin 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.
How to Get Fennekin in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Fennekin isn't available in the wild in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Start by transferring Fennekin from X & Y, Scarlet & Violet, or Legends: Z-A. The evolution path from Fennekin to Fennekin is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Fennekin in ORAS
Step 1Fennekin ✓CARTRIDGE 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 3Evolve into Delphox
Fennekin Weakness
Water, Ground, and Rock moves hit Fennekin for super-effective damage. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy |
What is Fennekin Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Fennekin
 Shellos Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Shellos builds →Surf 2x90-108%KO Mud Bomb 2x44-51% | ||
 Piplup Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Piplup builds →Surf 2x90-108%KO Rock Tomb 2x46-56% | ||
 Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift | ||
 Mudkip Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Mudkip builds →Surf 2x85-100%KO Rock Tomb 2x56-67% Mud-Slap 2x15-21% | ||
 Tympole Water | D | |
 Vaporeon Water | B | |
Shellos Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Shellos builds →Surf 2x88-105%KO Mud Bomb 2x47-56% | ||
Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift | ||
Piplup Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Piplup builds →Surf 2x93-112%KO Rock Tomb 2x51-60% | ||
Tympole Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Tympole builds →Surf 2x81-98% Mud Shot 2x35-42% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
 Ludicolo WaterGrass | C | |
 Prinplup Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Piplup (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Prinplup builds →Surf 2x110-130%KO Rock Tomb 2x57-67% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x139-165%KO Dig 2x72-85% | ||
Ludicolo WaterGrass | C | |
 Dewott Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Oshawott (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Dewott builds →Surf 2x114-135%KO Dig 2x80-96% | ||
 Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Sandslash builds →Dig 2x146-173%KO Rock Tomb 2x73-87% | ||
Prinplup Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Piplup (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Prinplup builds →Surf 2x111-131%KO Dig 2x73-87% Rock Tomb 2x55-65% | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 2x173-204%KO Dig 2x153-181%KO Surf 2x63-75% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x143-168%KO Dig 2x75-88% | ||
 Clamperl Water | C | |
 Feraligatr Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Totodile (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Feraligatr builds →Surf 2x112-132%KO Dig 2x105-125%KO Rock Tomb 2x81-96% | ||
Ludicolo WaterGrass | C | |
 Torterra GrassGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Torterra builds →Earthquake 2x209-247%KO Rock Tomb 2x86-101%KO | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x144-171%KO Dig 2x75-89% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 2x180-213%KO Dig 2x158-187%KO Surf 2x66-78% | ||
Feraligatr Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Totodile (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Feraligatr builds →Surf 2x113-133%KO Dig 2x109-129%KO Rock Tomb 2x81-96% | ||
Clamperl Water | C | |
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Rampardos builds →Stone Edge 2x306-361%KO Dig 2x163-192%KO Surf 2x65-77% | ||
 Archeops Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Archeops builds →Stone Edge 2x264-312%KO Dig 2x141-167%KO | ||
 Tyrantrum RockDragon | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrunt (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Tyrantrum builds →Stone Edge 2x235-277%KO Dig 2x125-148%KO | ||
 Kabutops RockWater | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Kabuto (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Kabutops builds →Dive 2x181-213%KO Stone Edge 2x225-265%KO Dig 2x120-142%KO | ||
 Clawitzer Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Clawitzer builds →Surf 2x159-188%KO Smack Down 2x54-63% | ||
 Cranidos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Cranidos builds →Head Smash 2x345-407%KO Earthquake 2x153-181%KO | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Rhydon builds →Earthquake 2x238-280%KO Stone Edge 2x238-280%KO Surf 2x49-58% | ||
Tyrantrum RockDragon | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrunt (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Tyrantrum builds →Stone Edge 2x223-264%KO Earthquake 2x149-176%KO | ||
Archeops Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Archeops builds →Stone Edge 2x254-300%KO Earthquake 2x169-200%KO | ||
Kabutops RockWater | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Kabuto (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Kabutops builds →Dive 2x174-205%KO Stone Edge 2x217-255%KO Dig 2x116-136%KO | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x462-544%KO Earthquake 2x206-243%KO Surf 2x63-75% | ||
Tyrantrum RockDragon | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrunt (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Tyrantrum builds →Head Smash 2x352-415%KO Earthquake 2x157-185%KO | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x251-295%KO Stone Edge 2x167-197%KO Surf 2x74-88% | ||
 Relicanth WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Relicanth builds →Head Smash 2x274-322%KO Dive 2x147-174%KO Earthquake 2x122-144%KO | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodMirage Spots Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Terrakion builds →Stone Edge 2x249-293%KO Earthquake 2x166-196%KO | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Greninja can KO Fennekin with Hydro Pump (140-165%). Landorus threatens a KO with Explosion (165-194%). Terrakion's Stone Edge also KOs at 234-276%.
 Greninja WaterDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityProtean ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse51-60% Ice Beam19-23% Hydro Pump 2x140-165%KO | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandforce ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Landorus builds →Explosion165-194%KO | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Fennekin View Terrakion builds →Close Combat140-165%KO Stone Edge 2x234-276%KO Rock Slide 2x176-207%KO | ||
Fennekin Evolutions
Fennekin kicks off a three-stage evolution line through Braixen all the way to Delphox. For breeding, average hatch time with a massive partner pool via one egg group. The evolved forms gain up to 227 total stats over Fennekin. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
ORAS Fennekin Best Moveset
Fire at 62 Sp. Atk. AbilityMagician as a hidden ability steals the opponent's item on first hit. The moveset fires at pre-evolution power. Delphox two evolutions away adds Psychic typing and 114 Sp. Atk.
Best Build
Fennekin best EVs are Sp. Atk and HP
Special Tank Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Solar Beam
- Psychic
- Hidden Power Ground
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Without breeding, Fennekin misses out on Heat Wave and Hypnosis. That's 4 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Overheat and Fire Blast, with Normal and Psychic coverage and more rounding things out.
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
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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, For a casual playthrough, Fennekin works as a placeholder. Fire coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Braixen. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
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.
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