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Delphox

Delphox

FIREPSYCHIC
HP
75
Atk
69
Def
72
SpA
114
SpD
100
Spe
104
Forms / Variants
Delphox MegaDelphox Mega

Weaknesses

  • DARK2x
  • GHOST2x
  • GROUND2x
  • ROCK2x
  • WATER2x

Best Nature

Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32

Best Moveset

  1. ProtectNORMALStatus19.7%
  2. Heat WaveFIRESpecial18.0%
  3. PsychicPSYCHICSpecial11.3%
  4. Expanding ForcePSYCHICSpecial7.7%

Best Ability / Item

BlazeLife OrbLife Orb
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Top Moves

  • #1

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    19.70%
  • #2

    Heat Wave

    FIRSpecial95 BP

    The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on opposing Pokémon. This may also leave them with a burn.

    18.02%
  • #3

    Psychic

    PSYSpecial90 BP

    The target is hit with a strong telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

    11.29%
  • #4

    Expanding Force

    PSYSpecial80 BP

    The user attacks the target with its psychic power. When the ground is Psychic Terrain, this move's power is boosted and it damages all opposing Pokémon.

    7.74%
  • #5

    Flamethrower

    FIRSpecial90 BP

    The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

    4.70%
  • #6

    Trick Room

    PSYStatus

    The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns.

    4.41%
  • #7

    Encore

    NORStatus

    The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.

    3.92%
  • #8

    Psychic Terrain

    PSYStatus

    This protects Pokémon on the ground from priority moves and powers up Psychic-type moves for five turns.

    3.37%
  • #9

    Sunny Day

    FIRStatus

    The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.

    2.99%
  • #10

    Psyshock

    PSYSpecial80 BP

    The user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This move deals physical damage.

    2.81%
  • #11

    Other

    21.05%

Top Natures

  • #1

    Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32

    28.17%
  • #2

    Timid 1/0/0/32/1/32

    18.87%
  • #3

    Timid 1/0/1/32/0/32

    12.17%
  • #4

    Timid 0/0/0/32/2/32

    7.85%
  • #5

    Modest 32/0/2/32/0/0

    7.24%
  • #6

    Quiet 32/0/2/32/0/0

    3.43%
  • #7

    Modest 2/0/0/32/0/32

    3.19%
  • #8

    Modest 20/0/18/12/0/16

    2.39%
  • #9

    Quiet 32/0/0/32/2/0

    2.13%
  • #10

    Modest 2/0/0/32/0/32

    2.09%
  • #11

    Other

    12.47%

Top Abilities

  • #1

    Blaze

    Powers up Fire-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.

    69.95%
  • #2

    Magician

    The Pokémon steals the held item from any target it hits with a move.

    30.05%

Top Items

  • #1
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

    Held: Holder’s moves inflict 30% extra damage, but cost 10% max HP.

    31.72%
  • #2
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Held: Holder survives any single-hit attack at 1 HP if at max HP, then the item is consumed.

    28.07%
  • #3
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 1/4 max HP.

    10.94%
  • #4
    Twisted Spoon

    Twisted Spoon

    Held: Psychic-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.

    6.68%
  • #5
    Bright Powder

    Bright Powder

    Held: Increases the holder’s evasion by 1/9 (11 1/9%).

    5.78%
  • #6
    Colbur Berry

    Colbur Berry

    Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Dark-type attack to halve the damage.

    3.29%
  • #7
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

    Held: Increases Speed by 50%, but restricts the holder to only one move.

    3.02%
  • #8
    Passho Berry

    Passho Berry

    Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Water-type attack to halve the damage.

    2.61%
  • #9
    Charcoal

    Charcoal

    Held: Fire-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.

    1.94%
  • #10
    Wise Glasses

    Wise Glasses

    Held: Boosts the damage of special moves used by the holder by 1/10 (10%).

    1.73%
  • #11

    Other

    4.22%

Top Teammates

  • #1
    SinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    8.15%
  • #2
    SneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    8.12%
  • #3
    KingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    6.39%
  • #4
    MausholdMaushold
    NOR
    TeamsBuilder
    4.85%
  • #5
    Blastoise-MegaBlastoise-Mega
    WAT
    TeamsBuilder
    4.68%
  • #6
    BasculegionBasculegion
    WATGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    4.63%
  • #7
    Gardevoir-MegaGardevoir-Mega
    PSYFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    4.16%
  • #8
    HydreigonHydreigon
    DARDRA
    TeamsBuilder
    3.65%
  • #9
    WhimsicottWhimsicott
    GRAFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    3.63%
  • #10
    Floette-MegaFloette-Mega
    FAI
    TeamsBuilder
    3.51%
  • #11

    Other

    48.23%

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Meta Discussion

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How to use Delphox in the current VGC format?

**To use Delphox effectively in the current VGC format, leverage its Fire/Psychic type typing and build around its top-performing movesets.** Delphox appears as a prominent choice in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Delphox fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Blaze, Life Orb and Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32. Its frequent moves include Protect, Heat Wave, Psychic, Expanding Force, Flamethrower, and Trick Room. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Delphox has important weaknesses to dark 2x, ghost 2x, ground 2x, rock 2x, water 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as Sinistcha, Sneasler, Kingambit, Maushold, and Blastoise-Mega appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Delphox. Open the Delphox teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Delphox with other Pokémon in the active format.

Frequently Asked Questions about Delphox in VGC

What is the best moveset for Delphox?

The best moveset for Delphox in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Protect, Heat Wave, Psychic, Expanding Force.

How to counter Delphox in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Delphox can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (dark 2x, ghost 2x, ground 2x, rock 2x, water 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Delphox?

The best item for Delphox is typically Life Orb, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.

Where does the competitive VGC data for Delphox come from?

Usage statistics and battle data compiled from Pokémon Showdown usage reports and official Play! Pokémon VGC tournament results.

External sources cited: Pokémon Showdown | Play! Pokémon