Speed and Sp. Def carry most of Furfrou's stat budget. Defense's the obvious dump stat. Common in the wild and yields 1 Speed EV. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
There was an era when aristocrats would compete to see who could trim their Furfrou’s fur into the most exquisite style.
Left alone, its fur will grow longer and longer, but it will only allow someone it trusts to cut it.
Furfrou is weak to Fighting. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. Furfrou's special bulk (base 90 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
Annihilape can KO Furfrou with Drain Punch (101-120%). Machamp's Stone Edge hits Furfrou for 62-74%.
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Furfrou View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch 2x101-120%KO | ||
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Furfrou View Machamp builds →Stone Edge62-74% Bullet Punch25-30% Knock Off41-48% | ||
No evolution chain to worry about here. Furfrou is a standalone Pokemon with a massive partner pool for breeding through one egg group. Eggs come out average hatch time. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Furfrou easily with 278 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
Furfrou keeps momentum with U-turn, switching out after dealing damage or scouting. Leftovers gives it passive recovery each turn, max Attack and Speed EVs let it hit hard on the way out, and the remaining moves prevents dead turns.
Best Build
Furfrou best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- U Turn
- Cotton Guard
- Return
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Cotton Guard
- Rest
- Roar
- Sleep Talk
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Snarl
- Cotton Guard
- Zen Headbutt
- Unknown
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Cotton Guard
- Rest
- Roar
- Sleep Talk
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Snarl
- Cotton Guard
- Zen Headbutt
- Unknown
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Cotton Guard
- Return
- Toxic
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Take Down and Double-Edge bring the raw damage. But Furfrou also picks up coverage across 10 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Furfrou gets Captivate and Mimic exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 9 types rounds out the picture alongside Giga Impact and Last Resort.
Egg moves make a real difference. Furfrou gets Captivate and Mimic exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 7 types rounds out the picture alongside Giga Impact and Take Down.
Egg moves make a real difference. Furfrou gets Captivate and Mimic exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 9 types rounds out the picture alongside Giga Impact and Last Resort.
Furfrou can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Bring it over from X or Ultra Sun instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
decent spawn rates in early-game routes across 8 locations. Furfrou's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations to Catch Furfrou in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
8 spots to find Furfrou at Lv. 6-44 via walking. Not all of them exist in both Ultra Moon and Ultra Sun versions, so filter by your copy below.
Furfrou can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Bring it over from X or Ultra Sun instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Furfrou is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to Sun & Moon.
Also found in:
Furfrou doesn't appear in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Transfer it from X or Ultra Sun to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Furfrou is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
Also found in:
Fur Coat changes the entire equation for Furfrou. The 472 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a pivot.
Furfrou's biggest threats include Hitmonlee (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Fur Coat is what you want on Furfrou. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind.
Base 102 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Furfrou is a physical attacker with base 80 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a pivot.
Best way to handle Furfrou: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Fighting-type attackers hit hardest.
Furfrou joined the series in X & Y and has been available in 5 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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves