Delphox (Japanese: マフォクシー Mahoxy) is a dual-type Fire/Psychic Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.
It evolves from Braixen starting at level 36. It is the final form of Fennekin.
Biology
Delphox is a bipedal, fox-like Pokémon. It is covered in a coat of long fur that resembles a robe. This "robe" is primarily dark red with red-orange, flame-like markings near its knees. There is also a thin tuft of white fur on its torso, which is flanked by yellow fur draping down from its shoulders. Its forearms feature long red fur resembling sleeves, and its hands and feet are dark gray with three clawed fingers and toes, respectively. A tail covered in yellow fur protrudes from its "robe". Its head is yellow with longer white fur on its cheeks. It has red eyes and a slender snout with a pinkish nose. Three tufts of red-orange fur protrude out of each ear. When its mouth is open, two pointed teeth can be seen on its upper jaw.
Delphox carries a stick that it uses like a magic wand. When in use, the tip is set alight, and when not in use, the stick is hidden away in its sleeve-like fur. Delphox gazes into the flame at the tip of its wand to achieve a focused state of mind that allows it to see into the future. It can use its psychic power to ensnare its enemies in a fiery vortex capable of reaching 5,400 degrees Fahrenheit (3,000 degrees Celsius). Delphox uses the stick to leave burn marks on the ground. In ancient times, people used the shapes of Delphox's burn marks for divination.
Evolution
Delphox evolves from Braixen and is the final form of Fennekin.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
Pokédex entries
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| Generation VI | | Kalos
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| X | It gazes into the flame at the tip of its branch to achieve a focused state, which allows it to see into the future. |
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| Y | Using psychic power, it generates a fiery vortex of 5,400 degree Fahrenheit, incinerating foes swept into this whirl of flame. |
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| Omega Ruby | It gazes into the flame at the tip of its branch to achieve a focused state, which allows it to see into the future. |
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| Alpha Sapphire | Using psychic power, it generates a fiery vortex of 5,400 degree Fahrenheit, incinerating foes swept into this whirl of flame. |
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| Generation IX | | Paldea
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| Scarlet | It leaves burn marks in the ground with the flame at the tip of its wand. Long ago, people used the shapes of these burn marks for divination. |
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| Violet | It controls flames telekinetically, trapping its foes in a fiery vortex surpassing 5,400 degrees Fahrenheit and burning them to a crisp. |
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In side games
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In events
Stats
Base stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Delphox
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Delphox
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Delphox
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Delphox
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Delphox
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Delphox
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Delphox
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Delphox
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Delphox
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Side game data
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon | Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Introduced by Delcatty
Connected to: Delcatty
Connection Orb Set: 25
| | Phrases | | Normal | I can manipulate flames… elegantly and mysteriously. | | Low HP (< 50%) | Wuff… My fire hasn't gone out yet! | | Phrases if the hero | | Normal | (All right! I'll give it my all!) | | Low HP (< 50%) | (This is hard…but I need to hang in there!) | | Phrases if the partner | | Normal | Let's give it our all! | | Low HP (< 50%) | I'm OK… I can take it a little more… |
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Pokémon Rumble Rush | Walking Speed: 1.42 seconds | Base HP: 54 | | | Base Attack: 81 | Base Defense: 57 | Base Speed: 70 |
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Evolution data
Sprites
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In the anime
Major appearances
Aria's Braixen was revealed to have evolved into a Delphox sometime before Battling with Elegance and a Big Smile!. She is her main Pokémon, and she helped her keep the title of Kalos Queen with her performance in the Gloire Showcase Master Class.
Serena's Braixen was revealed to have evolved into a Delphox in Reuniting for the First Time!.
Other
Delphox debuted in An Appetite for Battle!, under the ownership of Wylie. It was sent out to battle Chespin in order to settle a quarrel with Carrie, but the battle ultimately ended in a draw.
A Delphox appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, under the ownership of Merilyn. It is her main Pokémon, used to assist her in her thievery.
Serena's Braixen appeared as Delphox in a dream in Dream a Little Dream from Me!.
Minor appearances
A Delphox appeared in the opening sequence of Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, when it evolved from Fennekin and Braixen.
Pokédex entries
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| XY015 | Delphox | Serena's Pokédex | Delphox, the Fox Pokémon, and the final evolved form of Fennekin. When Delphox stares into the flame on the tip of its branch to achieve a focused state, it creates a white-hot spiral of fire with its psychic power. | | XY064 | Delphox | Serena's Pokédex | Delphox, the Fox Pokémon and Fennekin's final evolved form. By focusing on the flame at the tip of its branch, Delphox can see into the future. |
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In the manga
Movie adaptations
Merilyn owns a Delphox in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, serving the same role as in the eponymous movie.
Pokémon Adventures
Main article: Whitley's DelphoxAfter Trevor lost the Fennekin he was given from Professor Sycamore, she was taken by Malva after finding her Poké Ball put into box filled with other Pokémon gathered from Vaniville Town. After some time, she evolved into a Braixen. Prior to Charizard Transforms, she evolved into a Delphox. Following Team Flare's defeat, Trevor took Delphox under his care. She was later given to Whitley. Due to the absence of a third Kalos-centered core series game, Delphox became the first fully-evolved first partner Pokémon to be owned by an antagonist in Pokémon Adventures.
A Delphox appeared in a fantasy in Wow!! That's One Big Pokémon.
In the TCG
Main article: Delphox (TCG)Other appearances
Delphox in Pokémon UNITEMain article: Delphox (UNITE)Delphox is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a ranged attacker that starts as Fennekin and evolves into Braixen at level 4, which evolves into Delphox at level 6.
Trivia
- Delphox is the only Psychic-type first partner Pokémon.
- In English, the category "Fox Pokémon" is shared by Vulpix, Fennekin, Nickit, and their evolutions.
- In Japanese, the hiragana category "きつねポケモン" (Fox Pokémon) is shared by the evolutionary lines of Vulpix and Nickit, while the katakana version "キツネポケモン" (Fox Pokémon) is shared by Fennekin and its evolutions.
Origin
Delphox's evolutionary family is based on a fox,[1] specifically resembling the fennec fox. It also shares characteristics with kitsune and kitsune-mochi, witches in Japanese folklore that inherit their powers from foxes. Additionally, the wand-like branch it utilizes for battles is likely a reference to European witchcraft and robe-like fur and 'sleeves' derived from mages, while its prophetic abilities may be based on oracles. Delphox and its pre-evolutions may also draw inspiration from the mage character class in role-playing games, which uses various powerful magical spells to attack their opponents, while sacrificing brute physical strength.
Its witch-like characteristics and appearance, along with its Fire typing, are possible references to common witch-hunts that involved burning a victim for the accused practice of witchcraft.
Name origin
Delphox may be a combination of Delphic oracle and fox.
Mahoxy may be a combination of 魔導師 madōshi (mage), 魔法 mahō (magic), fox, and foxy.
In other languages
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| More languages |  Hindi | मैजिलोम्री Magilomree | From magic and लोमड़ी lomṛī |  Russian | Делфокс Delfoks | Transcription of English name |  Thai | มาฟ็อกซี Mafoksi | Transcription of Japanese name |
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See also
References
External links
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