Furfrou Best Moveset
Fast but limited. 102 Speed fires Normal TermStab on short cooldowns at 80 Attack, decent pace without the damage to match. 90 Sp. Def absorbs special attacks. The moveset hits frequently without hitting hard. No Mega access, no evolution.
Fur Coat doubled Defense in Gen VI (X & Y). 60 base became 120 effective. 102 Speed was fast for a wall. Normal-type with no coverage beyond Return.
Best Moves
Best Build
Furfrou best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Cotton Guard
- Return
- Toxic
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Two gens of Fur Coat walling in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). 80 Attack couldn't threaten anything Furfrou walled. Fast, bulky, and offensively useless.
Wall Moveset
- Cotton Guard
- Rest
- Roar
- Sleep Talk
Recommended Teammates
Furfrou Weakness
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 |
What is Furfrou Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Furfrou
Scizor can KO Furfrou with Close Combat (160-188%). Dragonite's Earthquake hits Furfrou for 45-54%.
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Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Furfrou View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch27-32% Knock Off43-51% U Turn47-55% Close Combat 2x160-188%KO | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityMultiscale ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Furfrou View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed36-43% Earthquake45-54% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Furfrou View Clefable builds →Moonblast25-29% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Furfrou View Garchomp builds →Earthquake41-48% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityStancechange ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves View Aegislash builds →
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Evolution
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 Locations
moderate rates for Furfrou across 4 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations to Catch Furfrou in Legends: Z-A
4 walking spots from Lv. 30-64 for Furfrou. Sorted by game progression with rates on each row, so you can compare without scrolling through everything.
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
4 spots to find Furfrou at Lv. 6-44 via walking. Not all of them exist in both Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon versions, so filter by your copy below.
Furfrou can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Bring it over from X & Y, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, or Legends: Z-A instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Furfrou cannot be caught in the wild in Sun & Moon, but you can still get it via these paths:
Catch in the wild and trade from these games:
Then trade to Sun & Moon.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Furfrou doesn't appear in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Transfer it from X & Y, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, or Legends: Z-A to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Furfrou cannot be caught in the wild in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, but you can still get it via these paths:
Catch in the wild and trade from these games:
Then trade to Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Base Stats
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.
Furfrou Guide
Fur Coat changes the entire equation for Furfrou. The 472 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a support.
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 support.
The core moveset is Cottonguard, Toxic, Facade, and Zenheadbutt. Cottonguard leads at 0% usage. Facade provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
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 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