Don't let the raw stats fool you. Fur Coat halves all physical damage, and that completely changes the math for Furfrou. Ghost moves can't touch it, and only a single type hits it super-effectively. Introduced in Gen 6.
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 Weakness
GoodFurfrou is weak to Fighting-type moves. 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.
No evolution chain to worry about here. Furfrou is a standalone Pokemon with no compatible partners for breeding through one egg group. Eggs come out average hatch time.
How to Evolve
Breed Furfrou easily from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Captivate, Mimic, Refresh and 2 more to offspring.
For a special attacker, Furfrou wants max HP and Defense EVs and Red Card. The Timid nature tilts toward fast special duty, and Furcoat contributes without taking a move slot.
Best Build
Best Furfrou Moveset
- Cotton Guard
- Rest
- Roar
- Sleep Talk
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
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:
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.
Furfrou doesn't evolve and has no evolutionary line. It's a Normal-type Pokemon with a 472 base stat total.
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 special attacker with base 65 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a support.
Furfrou can be found in Legends: Z-A, Sun & Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, and X & Y.
Furfrou joined the series in X & Y and has been available in 5 titles so far. With 4 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
- 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