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Delphox Guide: Builds and Best Items

Pokemon UNITE - Delphox Guide Builds Best Items and Moveset

The best guide on how to play Delphox in Pokemon UNITE for Nintendo Switch and Mobile. Check here for Delphox's best builds, Held and Battle items, movesets, as well as the latest nerfs, buffs, counters, matchups, and more!

Delphox Pokemon Pages
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Delphox Latest Nerfs & Buffs (2/27)

Version 1.14.1.2

Delphox Changes (February 27)
Fire Spin Image
Fire Spin
• Damage increased by 27%.
• Cooldown decreased from 8s to 7s. (-1s)

Blaze

1.9.1.4 Fixed a bug where the move effect can be activated repeatedly

Mystical Fire

1.6.1.2 Critical hit effects removed.
1.9.1.2 Damage decreased by 10%.

Fire Blast

1.6.1.2 Bug Fix: Critical Hit effects removed. Damage increased from 1742/1156 to 2033/1351
1.9.1.2 Second hit damage increased by 35%.

Fire Spin

1.6.1.2 Duration of spin adjusted from 4s to 3s. Damage decreased from 1291 to 1184
1.14.1.2 Damage increased by 27%. Cooldown decreased from 8s to 7s.

Flame Charge

1.6.1.2 Duration adjusted. Range increased.
1.7.1.2 Cooldown decreased from 5s to 4.5s (-0.5s).
1.9.1.2 Flame Charge+: Movement speed increase reduced from 75% → 30%.

Delphox Basic Info

Delphox
Delphox.jpg
Tier Rating: A Rank Icon

Role: Attacker
Attack Type: Ranged
Damage Type: Special
Difficulty: Novice
Cost:
"Burn through the competition with this fiery Attacker!"

Pokemon Unite Tier List

Delphox Best Lanes

Top Icon.pngTop Jungle Icon.pngJungle Bot Icon.pngBottom
5 Stars.png
3 Stars.png
4 Stars.png

Tips & Strategies for Every Lane

Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths Weaknesses
✔︎ Has high-impact AoE moves.
✔︎ Low move and unite move cooldowns.
✔︎ Strong team fight capabilities.
✖︎ Low durability.
✖︎ Weak early game.
✖︎ Short Standard Attack range.

Best Builds for Delphox

Delphox Builds
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Doube Fire Build

Double Fire Build
Pokemon UNITE - Best Build Icon
Moveset Held Items
Battle Item
Item Effects
(at Level 30)
Recommended Lane
Sp. Atk: +69
HP: +210
Cooldown: -4.50%
Unite Move Charge Rate: +6%
Pokemon UNITE - Top Lane Recommendation Yes Top Lane
Pokemon UNITE - Bot Lane Recommendation Yes Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination Target Emblem Stats
Positive Stats:
Sp. Atk
Free Negative Stats:
Attack
Defense
Sp. Def
Critical-Hit Rate
Note:
The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.

Doube Fire Build Explanation

Build Explanation
This build takes advantage of Delphox's arsenal of Area of Effect moves to deal damage across a wide area. Both Fire Blast and Fire Spin offer consistent damage while also having decent enough range for Delphox to use them at the backlines during fights.
· Choice Specs provides Delphox with a decent amount of Sp. Atk. and increases its moves' minimum damage.
· Slick Spoon gives Delphox more Sp. Atk. stat and additional HP. It also gives the Pokemon the ability to ignore a portion of its target's Sp. Def.
· Energy Amplifier increases Delphox's damage further whenever it uses Fanciful Fireworks. It also reduces the cooldown of its moves. · However, Wise Glasses can be a replacement for Slick Spoon, giving Delphox more Sp. Atk.
· Eject Button gives Delphox mobility to reposition when needed.
· X Speed can also work just as well for the same purpose.
· The build's Boost Emblem loadout should consist of 7 Black Emblems for some move cooldown reduction and 6 Green Emblem to maximize its damage.
· Equip Emblems that improve Sp. Atk. to further improve Delphox's move damage.
· Attack, Critical-Hit Rate, Sp. Def., and Defense can be freely traded for the other stats.

Doube Fire Build Damage Test

Items
(@Lvl 30)
Fire Blast
(@ Lvl 15)
Fire Spin
(@ Lvl 15)
Choice Specs
(Includes effect)
+
Slick Spoon
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes effect)
1213 3256

Since the build is centered on Fire Blast and Fire Spin, equipping items that will maximize their damage output is the ideal item combination.

As the results show, Choice Specs, Slick Spoon, and Energy Amplifier will generate the best results. However, Delphox needs to activate its Unite Move first to maximize its damage.

As for alternatives, replacing Slick Spoon with Wise Glasses would be the best option. The item combination produced the second best results for items that don't require stacking.


These damage tests are conducted in Practice Mode with Goodra as the Training Partner. The Pokemon is set to level 15 and has no items equipped. The results are taken by substracting the Pokemon's max HP and its HP after taking damage.

Note:
The numbers in bold are the highest result for a specific test.
Items
(@Lvl 30)
Fire Blast
(@ Lvl 15)
Fire Spin
(@ Lvl 15)
Wise Glasses
+
Chioce Specs
(Includes effect)
+
Slick Spoon
1082 2869
Wise Glasses
+
Chioce Specs
(Includes effect)
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
1041 2746
Wise Glasses
+
Chioce Specs
(Includes effect)
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes effect)
1151 3098
Wise Glasses
+
Slick Spoon
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
814 2677
Wise Glasses
+
Slick Spoon
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes effect)
943 3051
Wise Glasses
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes effect)
861 2896
Chioce Specs
(Includes effect)
+
Slick Spoon
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
1093 2880
Choice Specs
(Includes effect)
+
Slick Spoon
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes effect)
1213 3256
Choice Specs
(Includes effect)
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes effect)
1167 3115
Slick Spoon
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes effect)
914 3048

The tests above does not use any Emblems yet so it will scale higher if equipped.

Flame Charge Build

Flame Charge Build
Moveset Held Items
Battle Item
Item Effects
(at Level 30)
Recommended Lane
Sp. Atk: +69
HP: +210
Cooldown: -4.50%
Unite Move Charge Rate: +6%
Pokemon UNITE - Top Lane Recommendation Yes Top Lane
Pokemon UNITE - Jungle Recommendation Yes Jungle
Pokemon UNITE - Bot Lane Recommendation Yes Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination Target Emblem Stats
Positive Stats:
Sp. Atk
Free Negative Stats:
Attack
Defense
Sp. Def
Critical-Hit Rate
Note:
The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.

Flame Charge Build Explanation

Build Explanation
This build utilizes the mobility from Flame Charge and the burst damage from Mystical Fire. Once Mystical Fire is upgraded, Delphox will be able to utilize the move's cooldown reduction mechanic to consistenly use Flame Charge, improving the Pokemon's mobility further. It's best used in the jungle, but it will still do fine in the top or bottom lane.
· Choice Specs provides Delphox with a decent amount of Sp. Atk. and increases its moves' minimum damage.
· Slick Spoon gives Delphox more Sp. Atk. stat and additional HP. It also gives the Pokemon the ability to ignore a portion of its target's Sp. Def.
· Energy Amplifier increases Delphox's damage further whenever it uses Fanciful Fireworks. It also reduces the cooldown of its moves. · However, Shell Bell can be a replacement for Slick Spoon, giving Delphox more cooldown reduction and a healing mechanic.
· Eject Button gives Delphox extra mobility on top of Flame Charge, allowing it to move more freely.
· X Speed can also work just as well for the same purpose.
· The build's Boost Emblem loadout should consist of 7 Black Emblems for some move cooldown reduction and 6 Green Emblem to maximize its damage.
· Equip Emblems that improve Sp. Atk. to further improve Delphox's move damage.
· Attack, Critical-Hit Rate, Sp. Def., and Defense can be freely traded for the other stats.

Flame Charge Build Damage Test

Items
(@Lvl 30)
Flame Charge
(@ Lvl 15)
Mystical Fire
(@ Lvl 15)
Choice Specs
(Includes effect)
+
Slick Spoon
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes effect)
1318 1950

Since the build is centered on Flame Charge and Mystical Fire, equipping items that will maximize their damage output is the ideal item combination.

As the results show, Choice Specs, Slick Spoon, and Energy Amplifier will generate the best results. However, Delphox needs to activate its Unite Move first to maximize its damage.

As for alternatives, replacing Slick Spoon with Shell Bell would be the ideal choice. Although the item combination did not produce the best damage results, the extra cooldown reductions from Energy Amplifier and Shell Bell allows Delphox to keep spamming its moves, resulting to more damage in the long run. Moreover, the healing from Shell Bell is also benefitial for the Pokemon.


These damage tests are conducted in Practice Mode with Goodra as the Training Partner. The Pokemon is set to level 15 and has no items equipped. The results are taken by substracting the Pokemon's max HP and its HP after taking damage.

Note:
The numbers in bold are the highest result for a specific test.
Items
(@Lvl 30)
Flame Charge
(@ Lvl 15)
Mystical Fire
(@ Lvl 15)
Wise Glasses
+
Chioce Specs
(Includes effect)
+
Slick Spoon
1171 1719
Wise Glasses
+
Chioce Specs
(Includes effect)
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
1122 1645
Wise Glasses
+
Chioce Specs
(Includes effect)
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes effect)
1260 1856
Wise Glasses
+
Chioce Specs
(Includes effect)
+
Shell Bell
1059 1557
Wise Glasses
+
Slick Spoon
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
902 1473
Wise Glasses
+
Slick Spoon
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes effect)
1020 1673
Wise Glasses
+
Slick Spoon
+
Shell Bell
855 1401
Wise Glasses
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes effect)
878 1594
Wise Glasses
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
+
Shell Bell
817 1335
Wise Glasses
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes effect)
+
Shell Bell
924 1514
Chioce Specs
(Includes effect)
+
Slick Spoon
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
1174 1726
Choice Specs
(Includes effect)
+
Slick Spoon
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes effect)
1318 1950
Choice Specs
(Includes effect)
+
Slick Spoon
+
Shell Bell
1109 1636
Choice Specs
(Includes effect)
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes effect)
1267 1866
Choice Specs
(Includes effect)
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
+
Shell Bell
1064 1563
Choice Specs
(Includes effect)
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes effect)
+
Shell Bell
1099 1767
Slick Spoon
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes effect)
1026 1681
Slick Spoon
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
+
Shell Bell
860 1407
Slick Spoon
(Includes effect)
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes effect)
+
Shell Bell
973 1599

The tests above does not use any Emblems yet so it will scale higher if equipped.

Delphox Best Items & Moveset

Best Held Items

Item Explanation
Sp. Atk. Specs.pngSp. Atk. Specs Sp. Atk. Specs is a decent alternative to Choice Specs and/or Wise Glasses, giving a higher Sp. Atk. boost when fully stacked. However, it does require Delphox to score early on to maximize its effect.
Energy Amplifier.pngEnergy Amplifier Energy Amplifier improves Delphox's Unite Moves' already-fast recharge rate. It also acts as another layer of damage increase after using its Unite Move.
Wise Glasses.pngWise Glasses Wise Glasses further improves Delphox Sp. Atk. stat via a flat amount and a percentage-based increase.
Shell Bell.pngShell Bell Shell Bell gives Delphox a decent Sp. Atk. boost with healing and cooldown reduction as bonuses. It's also an alternative to Choice Specs and/or Wise Glasses.
Choice Specs.pngChoice Specs Choice Specs gives a high Sp. Atk. stat to Delphox and improves its moves' burst damage.
Slick Spoon.pngSlick Spoon Slick Spoon increases Delphox's damage output by ignoring a portion its target's Sp. Def. stat, especially against high durability Pokemon. It also provides increased Sp. Atk. and HP, which are essential to the Pokemon.

List of Held Items

Best Battle Items

Item Explanation
Eject Button.pngEject Button Eject Button makes up for Delphox's lack of mobility, especially if Flame Charge is not learned.
X Speed.pngX Speed X Speed works similarly to Eject Button, giving Delphox some mobility to work with.

List of Battle Items

Best Moveset

Move Explanation
Fire Blast ImageFire Blast Fire Blast provides Delphox with a strong area and burst damage tool.
Fire Spin ImageFire Spin Fire Spin gives Delphox a reliable and strong disabling tool that is useful in fights.

Choosing a moveset for Delphox depends on whether you want to deal area damage from the backlines, or be more aggressive and mobile as a single-target assassin. If you prefer to be a backline caster with AoE, choose Fire Blast and Fire Spin. if you want to be more of a single-target assassin, opt for Mystical Fire and Flame Charge.

Which Moveset Do You Think Is Best For Delphox?

Fire Blast + Fire Spin 3
Votes
Fire Blast + Flame Charge 0
Votes
Mystical Fire + Fire Spin 28
Votes
Mystical Fire + Flame Charge 12
Votes

Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

Previous Poll Results

Fire Blast + Fire Spin 12
Votes
Fire Blast + Flame Charge 4
Votes
Mystical Fire + Fire Spin 50
Votes
Mystical Fire + Flame Charge 43
Votes

How to Play Delphox

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Secure Early Wild Pokemon with Will-O-Wisp

During the early game, take advantage of Delphox's long-ranged initial moveset to steal and secure Wild Pokemon. Will-O-Wisp, in particular, has high burst damage that can easily contest Wild Pokemon camps while also potentially dealing AoE damage to the nearest opponent Doing this will keep your EXP gain in pace to reach level 7 before the first objectives spawn.

Will-O-Wisp: Delphox Move Effect and Cooldown

Incapacitate Opponents with Fire Spin

Fire Spin can deal damage and stun multiple enemies caught in the vortex. Additionally, it has a seek mechanic, where the vortex moves towards an enemy if it is close enough to it. This essentially turns the move into a somewhat sure-hit move that can chase down and catch multiple opponents, causing mass stuns in the affected area.

Fire Spin: Delphox Move Effect and Cooldown

Keep Opponents From Defending Goal Zones

Fire Spin has enough range for you to activate it from a safe spot. One tactic you can do is to deploy near enemy goal zones, which will disrupt opponents from defending properly and allow your team to strike them down while they are stunned in place.

Force Attackers to Reposition

Because of its seeking mechanic, you can throw the move at the back of the line where the enemy Attackers reside. This will force them to let go of their position just to avoid the attack.

Reduce Move Cooldowns with Mystical Fire

Once upgraded at level 11, Mystical Fire reduces all your move cooldowns by 1 to 2 seconds when it hits an enemy. This allows you to consistently bombard opponents with attacks to pressure or knock them down. Take note, however, that the cooldown reduction only activates whenthe move hits a target. Make sure to stun the target in place with Fire Spin or get close with Flame Charge first so you can get a clear shot and start chaining attacks.

Mystical Fire: Delphox Move Effect and Cooldown

Take Advantage of Fanciful Firework's Utility

Pokemon UNITE - Delphox Using Fanciful Fireworks on Rayquaza

Not only does Fanciful Fireworks deal continuous damage caught in the area of effect, it also decreases enemy movement speed and weakens healing received by the opposing Pokemon.

Fanciful Fireworks: Delphox Move Effect and Cooldown

Weaken the Enemy Team Before the Clash

Fanciful Fireworks affects a wide area, pressuring multiple opponents with continous damage. The move is similar to Trevenant's UNITE move, Phantom Forest, in which the move should be used pre-emptively before a clash happens. This way, your team can take advantage of the debuffs inflicted on the enemy team. A good place to use the move is at heavily contested are like the Rayquaza area in the middle of the battlefield.

Disrupt Goal Zone Healing

Fanciful Firework's healing debuff is strong enough to mitigate the HP recovery given by enemy goal zones. Use this to effectively push lanes, particularly when your team is doing a last push during the final stretch of the match.

Progression and Leveling Guide

Top or Bottom Lane Guide

Level 1 to 6

  • Secure as many Wild Pokemon as you can and get EXP to reach level 6.
  • Once at level 6, learn either Fire Blast or Mystical Fire.
  • Continue to farm wild Pokemon and level up, defend the lane, score points, and knock out opponents.

Level 7 to 9

  • Once at level 7, learn Fire Spin if you want more crowd control or Flame Charge if you want mobility, and start to get aggressive.
  • Continue to farm wild Pokemon, defend the lane, score points, and knock out opponents to level up.
  • Help your allies secure Regieleki and/or Regice, Registeel, or Regirock.
  • Once at level 9, learn Fanciful Fireworks to get all moves.

Level 10+

  • Continue to farm and level up.
  • Stick with allies to defend or push lanes, secure objectives, and win teamfights.
  • Reach at least level 13 on or before Rayquaza spawns for a full-upgraded moveset.
  • Help your allies win a team fight and secure Rayquaza.
  • After securing Rayquaza, just score points to gain the score lead, then immediately return to base and just defend the remaining goal zones until the match ends.

Jungle Guide

Level 1 to 5

  • Clear the first wave of jungle camps and level up to level 5 with the help of Ember and Will-O-Wisp.
  • Help the top or bottom lane by securing the Altaria and Swablu camps, knocking out opponents, and scoring points.

Level 6 to 9

  • Clear the second wave of jungle camps to reach level 6 and get either Fire Blast or Mystical Fire.
  • At the 8:00 minute mark, go to the center of the map and secure the Altaria and Swablu camps.
  • Once at level 7, learn Fire Spin if you want more crowd control or Flame Charge if you want mobility.
  • At the 7:20 minute mark, go to the bottom lane and help secure the Altaria and Swablu camps, knock out opponents, and score points.
  • Once at level 9, learn Fanciful Fireworks.
  • At the 7:00 minute mark, help allies secure Regice, Registeel, or Regirock.
  • Afterwards, try to secure Regieleki on the top lane if it's still there.

Level 10+

  • Stick with allies to defend or push lanes, secure objectives, and win teamfights.
  • Reach at least level 13 on or before Rayquaza spawns for a fully-upgraded moveset.
  • Help your allies win a team fight and secure Rayquaza.
  • After securing Rayquaza, just score points to gain the score lead, then immediately return to base and just defend the remaining goal zones until the match ends.

Delphox Combos

Fire Spin Burst Combo

Fire Spin Burst Combo
Fire Spin IconFire Blast Icon or Mystical Fire IconStandard Attack Icon x3
Pokemon UNITE - Delphox Fire Spin Burst
Fire SpinFire Blast or Mystical FireStandard Attack x3
Start by incapacitating the target/s with Fire Spin. Then, burst them down with either Fire Blast or Mystical Fire while they are stunned in place. Proceed to bombard them with Standard Attacks.

Dash Combos

This set combos utilize Flame Charge's mobility for pressuring or taking down single targets.

Normal Dash Combo

Normal Dash Combo
Flame Charge IconMystical Fire IconStandard Attack Icon x3
Pokemon UNITE - Delphox Dash Combo
Flame ChargeMystical FireStandard Attack x3
Start by using to Flame Charge to quickly move to an advantageous area near the target. The move will then produce fireballs, which will deal damage to the target. Then, activate Mystical Fire to deal high damage. Proceed to bombard the target with Standard Attacks.

Upgraded Dash Combo

Upgraded Dash Combo
Flame Charge IconMystical Fire IconStandard Attack Icon x2 ► Repeat
Pokemon UNITE - Delphox Dash Plus Combo.gif
Flame ChargeMystical FireStandard Attack x2 ► Repeat
This combo adds the cooldown reduction mechanic from Mystical Fire +. Start by using to Flame Charge to quickly move to an advantageous area near the target. The move will then produce fireballs, which will deal damage to the target. Then, activate Mystical Fire to deal high damage. Hitting the target will reduce the cooldown of both moves, allowing you to repeat the combo until the target is knocked down or you miss the target.

Fanciful Fireworks Ultimate Combo

Fanciful Fireworks Ultimate Combo
Fanciful Fireworks IconFire Spin IconFire Blast IconStandard Attack Icon x3
Pokemon UNITE - Delphox Fire Spin Burst Ultimate Combo
Fanciful FireworksFire SpinFire BlastStandard Attack x3
Start by sorrounding the area with Fanciful Fireworks to decrease the target/s movement speed and HP recovery. Proceed to stun the them in place with Fire Spin. Then, burst them down with either Fire Blast's AoE damage. Proceed to bombard them with Standard Attacks until they are knocked down.

Matchups & Counters for Delphox

Hard Counter
AbsolAegislashBlastoiseBlazikenCharizardCinderaceCrustleDodrioDragapultDragoniteGengarGreedentGreninjaGyaradosLeafeonLucarioMachampMega Mewtwo XMega Mewtwo YMeowscaradaMetagrossMimikyuTalonflameTsareenaTyranitarUmbreonUrshifuVenusaurZacianZeraoraZoroark
Fair Matchup
Alolan NinetalesAzumarillChandelureDecidueyeEspeonGardevoirGlaceonGoodraInteleonLaprasMamoswineMewMiraidonPikachuScizorSylveonTrevenant
Good Matchup
BlisseyBuzzwoleClefableComfeyCramorantDuraludonEldegossGarchompHoopaMr. MimeSableyeSlowbroSnorlaxWigglytuff
Matchup Notes
Hard CounterHard Counter Even MatchupEven Matchup Easy MatchupEasy Matchup
1. The chart is based on our own experience playing Delphox.
2. Pokemon within each tier are unordered
3. Any Pokemon not shown here are still under investigation.

Hard Counter With Mobility and Burst

Delphox is most effective if it can freely cast its moves from a safe distance. Pokemon that can get close to Delphox and burst it down quickly have an edge against it.

Best Counters

Pokemon Explanation
Talonflame ImageTalonflame Rating: ★★★★★
• Can quickly dive towards Delphox andd burst it down using Fly or Brave Bird.
• Can stay on top of Delphox using Aerial Ace or Flame Charge.
• Can displace Delphox using Flame Sweep.
Dragapult ImageDragapult Rating: ★★★★★
• Can sneak up to Delphox using Phanton Force and quickly knock it out with fast attacks and Dreep and Destroy.
Machamp ImageMachamp Rating: ★★★★
• Can quickly get to Delphox using Cross Chop, Submission or Dynamic Punch, and Barrage Blow and knock it down.

Even Matchups for Delphox

Delphox kit is flexible enough to go toe-to-toe with its fellow Attackers and even highly durable Pokemon. Take advantage of Delphox's variety of AoE moves to deal damage in a wide area and slowly whittle down your opponent's HP.

Strike First

Ranged, Fragile Pokemon with High Damage
Alolan Ninetales Image Chandelure Image Decidueye Image Espeon Image Gardevoir Image Glaceon Image Inteleon Image Mew Image Miraidon Image Pikachu Image Sylveon Image
How to Beat
• Much like Delphox, these Pokemon prefer to keep their distance from opponents when fighting. They also have high damage potential that can be dangerous for Delphox. However, they are fragile and can get knocked out by Delphox fast. Winning against them is all a matter of striking first.
• When using Fire Spin, utilize the move's long range and homing mechanic to poke them from afar, then follow up with Fire Blast or Mystical Fire once they're disabled to burst them down.
• When using Flame Charge, always follow up with Mystical Fire after dashing in to reduce Flame Charge's cooldown, allowing Delphox to spam the move.
• Alternatively, use Fanciful Fireworks on their location to force them to move out, then catch them with Fire Spin and Fire Blast or Mystical Fire, or Flame Charge and Mystical Fire.

Kite Them

All-Rounders
Azumarill Image Scizor Image
How to Beat
• These Pokemon excel in close combat and rely mostly on their attacks or combos to deal damage. They are also durable enough to tank Delphox's damage. However, they're melee and can be easily kited.
• When using Fire Spin, utilize the move's long range and homing mechanic to poke them from afar, then follow up with Fire Blast or Mystical Fire once they're disabled to burst them down.
• When using Flame Charge, always follow up with Mystical Fire after dashing in to reduce Flame Charge's cooldown, allowing Delphox to spam the move. Just repeat the process until they get knocked out or retreat while maintaining a safe distance.
• As a last resort, use Fanciful Fireworks to slow and damage them, then catch them with Delphox's other moves to bring them down.

Group With Allies

Highly Durable Pokemon
Goodra Image Lapras Image Mamoswine Image Trevenant Image
How to Beat
• These Pokemon are extremely durable, making it difficult for Delphox to take them down alone. With that, it's best to group up with allies to bring them down with the help of Delphox.
• When using Fire Spin, utilize the move's long range and homing mechanic to poke them from afar, then follow up with Fire Blast or Mystical Fire once they're disabled to deplete their HP.
• When using Flame Charge, always follow up with Mystical Fire after dashing in to reduce Flame Charge's cooldown, allowing Delphox to spam the move. Just repeat the process until they get knocked out while maintaining a safe distance.
• If needed, use Fanciful Fireworks to slow and damage them, then catch them with Delphox's other moves to bring them down.

Easy Matchups for Delphox

Pokemon that have little to now way of getting to Delphox can easily get kited and brought down to Delphox's long-ranged and high damage moves.

Strike First

Ranged, Fragile Pokemon with High Damage
Cramorant Image Duraludon Image
How to Beat
• Much like Delphox, these Pokemon prefer to keep their distance from opponents when fighting. They also have high damage potential that can be dangerous for Delphox. However, they are fragile and can get knocked out by Delphox fast. Winning against them is all a matter of striking first.
• When using Fire Spin, utilize the move's long range and homing mechanic to poke them from afar, then follow up with Fire Blast or Mystical Fire once they're disabled to burst them down.
• When using Flame Charge, always follow up with Mystical Fire after dashing in to reduce Flame Charge's cooldown, allowing Delphox to spam the move.
• Alternatively, use Fanciful Fireworks on their location to force them to move out, then catch them with Fire Spin and Fire Blast or Mystical Fire, or Flame Charge and Mystical Fire.

Kite Them

All-Rounders
Buzzwole Image Garchomp Image
How to Beat
• These Pokemon excel in close combat and rely mostly on their attacks or combos to deal damage. They are also durable enough to tank Delphox's damage. However, they're melee and can be easily kited.
• When using Fire Spin, utilize the move's long range and homing mechanic to poke them from afar, then follow up with Fire Blast or Mystical Fire once they're disabled to burst them down.
• When using Flame Charge, always follow up with Mystical Fire after dashing in to reduce Flame Charge's cooldown, allowing Delphox to spam the move. Just repeat the process until they get knocked out or retreat while maintaining a safe distance.
• As a last resort, use Fanciful Fireworks to slow and damage them, then catch them with Delphox's other moves to bring them down.

Utilize Their Numbers

Supporters
Blissey Image Clefable Image Comfey Image Eldegoss Image Hoopa Image Mr. Mime Image Sableye Image Wigglytuff Image
How to Beat
• These Pokemon usually stick with their allies and rarely venture alone. Although they themselves pose no threat to Delphox, their support capabilities makes them valuable during fights.
• Take advantage of them being in close proximity to each other by using Fire Spin to disable them, then following up with Fire Blast or Mystical Fire. Delphox can also just circle around them using Flame Charge and Mystical Fire.
• Use Fanciful Fireworks at their location to force them to scatter, then catch them with Delphox's other moves to bring them down.

Group With Allies

Highly Durable Pokemon
Slowbro Image Snorlax Image
How to Beat
• These Pokemon are extremely durable, making it difficult for Delphox to take them down alone. With that, it's best to group up with allies to bring them down with the help of Delphox.
• When using Fire Spin, utilize the move's long range and homing mechanic to poke them from afar, then follow up with Fire Blast or Mystical Fire once they're disabled to deplete their HP.
• When using Flame Charge, always follow up with Mystical Fire after dashing in to reduce Flame Charge's cooldown, allowing Delphox to spam the move. Just repeat the process until they get knocked out while maintaining a safe distance.
• If needed, use Fanciful Fireworks to slow and damage them, then catch them with Delphox's other moves to bring them down.

Best Teammates for Delphox

Pokemon Explanation
Zoroark ImageZoroark Cinderace ImageCinderace Urshifu ImageUrshifu Physical Damage Dealers
Melee or ranged physical damage dealers can benefit from Delphox's long-ranged disables and burst damage moves, making easier for them to take out targets. Delphox can help set up moves like Wicked Blow and Night Slash, which are moves that require proper positioning, ensuring that they deal their maximum damage potential.
Pikachu ImagePikachu Snorlax ImageSnorlax Wigglytuff ImageWigglytuff Disablers
Pokemon with an arsenal of disabling moves has great synergy with Delphox's kit. Moves like Heavy Bomb and Thunderbolt can be used as a follow up or a setup for Delphox's own disabling moves, keeping enemies stunned for a considerable amount of time. Moreover, their disables can also keep enemies inside Fanciful Fireworks longer, which is extremely effective during clashes.
Trevenant ImageTrevenant Tsareena ImageTsareena Venusaur ImageVenusaur High Sustain
Delphox can also work well with Pokemon that can constantly heal themselves in the frontlines with moves like Giga Drain and Triple Axel or passive abilities like Natural Care. They can dive into the frontlines, sustain HP, and deal damage while Delphox provides disables and additional firepower from a safe distance.

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Delphox Moves

Move Slot 1 (R)

Ember ImageEmber
(Lv. 1 or 3)
Move Type: Ranged
Damage Type: Special
Cooldown: 6s
Starting Damage: 614
Final Damage: 832
Has the user shoot a small flame in front of itself, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon if it hits.
Fire Blast ImageFire Blast
(Lv. 6)
Upgrade Lv. 11
Move Type: Ranged
Damage Type: Special
Cooldown: 6s
Starting Damage: 1832
Initial damage: 964, Explosion damage: 868
Final Damage: 3867
Initial damage: 2033, Explosion damage: 1834
Has the user launch intense, all-consuming fire in a forward direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon it hits. As the fire travels, it leaves behind a zone of flames, in which a delayed explosion will occur, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon in the area of effect.
Upgrade: Deals increased damage.
Mystical Fire ImageMystical Fire
(Lv. 6)
Upgrade Lv. 11
Move Type: Ranged
Damage Type: Special
Cooldown: 4.5s
Starting Damage: 1159
Final Damage: 2141
Has the user unleash a special, hot ball of fire in a forward direction. If it hits an opposing Pokemon, the fire will explode, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon in the area of effect.
Upgrade: Also reduces cooldowns of all moves if this move hits. If it hits a Pokemon from the opposing team, the cooldowns are reduced even further.

Move Slot 2 (ZR)

Will-O-Wisp ImageWill-O-Wisp
(Lv. 1 or 3)
Move Type: Area
Damage Type: Special
Cooldown: 7s
Starting Damage: 511
Final Damage: 693
Has the user conjure up three sinister flames and launch them toward the designated area. These flames then explode, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon hit by the explosion and decreasing their movement speed for a short time.
Fire Spin ImageFire Spin
(Lv. 7)
Upgrade Lv. 13
Move Type: Hindrance
Damage Type: Special
Cooldown: 7s
Starting Damage: 775
Damage per instance: 155
Final Damage: 1510
Damage per instance: 270, Intensified flames damage: 310
Has the user create a vortex of fire in the designated area. The vortex automatically moves toward the nearest opposing Pokemon caught in the area of effect for a short time and decreasing their movement speed. After a set amount of time passes or an opposing Pokemon is caught in the center of the vortex, the flames increase in intensity. This increases the rate at which the flames deal damage over time, and it also leaves the opposing Pokemon unable to act for a short time.
Upgrade: Increases the damage this move deals to opposing Pokemon in the area of effect when its flames have intensified.
Flame Charge ImageFlame Charge
(Lv. 7)
Upgrade Lv. 13
Move Type: Dash
Damage Type: Special
Cooldown: 4.5s
Starting Damage: 725
First projectile damage: 453, Second projectile damage: 136, Third projectile damage: 136
Final Damage: 1307
First projectile damage: 817, Second projectile damage: 245, Third projectile damage: 245
Has the user charge forward in the designated direction. If there are any opposing Pokemon in range when the charge ends, the user summons three flames to attack. The flames deal damage and decrease opposing Pokemon's movement speed for a short time. This move and be used while also using Fire Blast or Mystical Fire.
Upgrade: Increases the user's movement speed for a short time when this move is used.

Unite Moves (ZL)

Fanciful Fireworks ImageFanciful Fireworks
(Lv. 9)
Move Type: Area
Damage Type: Special
Cooldown: 84s
Starting Damage: 4448
Damage per instance: 278, Number of instances: 16
Final Damage: 6864
Damage per instance: 429, Number of instances: 16
Deals damage over time to opposing Pokemon in the designated area of effect. Opposing Pokemon that are hit have decreased movement speed and weakened HP recovery effects for a short time.

Standard Attack

Standard Attack Image Standard Attack Becomes a boosted attack with every third attack, dealing increased damage when it hits.

Ability (Passive)

Blaze ImageBlaze All Evolution Stages
When the Pokemon uses a move while at a low remaining HP, it deals additional damage with a fireball to opposing Pokemon. This Ability goes on cooldown after it's triggered.

Delphox Stats & Evolutions

Delphox Evolutions

1st Evolution 2nd Evolution Final Evolution
Fennekin.pngFennekin
(Lv. 1)
Fennekin.pngBraixen
(Lv. 4)
Fennekin.pngDelphox
(Lv. 6)

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Delphox Stats

Level HP Defense Special Defense Attack Damage
1 3300 35 27 134
2 3343 37 29 136
3 3394 39 31 139
4 3605 49 39 150
5 3679 52 42 154
6 4067 70 56 174
7 4174 75 60 180
8 4302 81 65 187
9 4456 88 71 195
10 4641 97 78 205
11 4863 107 86 217
12 5129 119 96 231
13 5448 134 108 248
14 5831 152 122 268
15 6290 174 139 292

Attack Damage is the damage of the Basic Attack as tested against the Training Dummy.

Delphox In-Game Stat Listings

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Delphox Skins (Holowear)

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Zirco Trading:
Aeos Gems 350
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Zirco Trading:
Aeos Gems 350
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Aeos Gems 1200
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Fire Blast Achievement

Fire Blast
Pokemon Move
Delphox ImageDelphox Fire Blast ImageFire Blast
Mission:
In a single battle, hit Pokemon from the opposing team with the delayed explosion following Fire Blast or Fire Blast+ a total of 8 or more times. (5/10/20 battles total)
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Comment

17 Anonymous8 months

Fire Blast + Flame Charge is very underrated, especially with the FB buff. High AoE damage with some mobility has given me some pretty good 100k+ dmg MVPs in Ranked

16 Justice4Vaporeon12 months

Delphox is like Chandelure's older sister. Strong, but basically made of cardboard. I never knew why Flame Charge is in Delphox's moveset Still, Delphox is a great Attacker that I would recommend trying out :)

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