Delphox — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Delphox is a fast special sweeper built around special attacks (114 Sp. Atk). It can outspeed most of the format, and it's commonly used because its fire/psychic typing resists 7 attack types but you'll need to play around 5 weaknesses."
✅ Strong against
Resisted or immune to these attack types
⚠️ Watch out for
These attack types deal extra damage
How to actually play it
- 1
Use Delphox late-game after its checks are weakened or fainted.
- 2
Lead with its strongest special STAB move when the opponent can't OHKO back.
- 3
Watch for priority moves and faster scarfers — one mistake usually means death.
What new players get wrong
- ✕
Switching Delphox into water and ground attacks — it's a fast way to lose half your team's plan.
- ✕
Locking into the wrong move. Always read the opponent's switch-in before clicking.
Why we rate Delphox the way we do
- Dual typing — more weaknesses to track
Base Stats
Total: 534Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
Mega Evolutions
Delphox transforms mid-battle when holding the right Mega Stone. Each form has its own stats, typing and ability.
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Where Delphox shows up
#34
Usage ~5.76% · Win rate ~54.15%
#31
Usage ~6.25% · Win rate ~54.23%
Delphox FAQ
- What are Delphox's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Delphox can run blaze, magician. The competitive default is usually blaze — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Delphox weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Delphox takes extra damage from water, ground, rock, ghost, dark. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Delphox?
- The best moveset for Delphox depends on whether you're running it in Singles or Doubles. The Best Moveset section above lists the standard competitive set used at the top of the Pokémon Champions ladder.
- What counters Delphox in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Delphox are Pokémon with strong water, ground, rock, ghost attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Delphox good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Delphox's usage and win rate in M-B Singles and Doubles are shown in the Format Snapshot section. Cross-reference with the Champions Lab tier list for full context.