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. Pass egg moves like Heat Wave, Hypnosis, Magic Coat and 1 more to offspring.
Don't let the NFE status fool you. Fennekin with Eviolite hits bulk numbers that compete with final forms. Max HP and Sp. Atk EVs and Modest nature maximize that, and Magician handles the rest.
Best Build
Best Fennekin Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Solar Beam
- Psychic
- Hidden Power Ground
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Fennekin is handed to you at Aquacorde Town. No encounter rates or random spawns involved, so there's nothing to grind. Check the location details below for the exact conditions to trigger it.
Best Locations
You'll get Fennekin through 4 set encounters at Lv. 5+. The list below covers each gift location with its requirements.
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