Fennekin

Fennekin is a Fire type Pokémon introduced in Generation 6.

Fennekin can be temperamental, but it tries to do its best for its Trainer. Searing heat blows from its ears. This Pokémon loves to snack on twigs.

Fennekin evolves into Braixen at level 16.

Pokédex data

National № 0653
Type Fire
Species Fox Pokémon
Height 0.4 m (1′04″)
Weight 9.4 kg (20.7 lbs)
Abilities 1. Blaze
Magician (hidden ability)
Local № 0004 (X/Y — Central Kalos)
0212 (The Indigo Disk)

Training

EV yield 1 Sp. Atk
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 61
Growth Rate Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups Field
Gender 87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP 40
190 284
Attack 45
85 207
Defense 40
76 196
Sp. Atk 62
116 245
Sp. Def 60
112 240
Speed 60
112 240
Total 307 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Fennekin.

Evolution chart

(Level 16) (Level 36)

Fennekin changes

Pokédex entries

X
Omega Ruby
Eating a twig fills it with energy, and its roomy ears give vent to air hotter than 390 degrees Fahrenheit.
Y
Alpha Sapphire
As it walks, it munches on a twig in place of a snack. It intimidates opponents by puffing hot air out of its ears.

Moves learned by Fennekin

Moves learnt by level up

Fennekin learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1ScratchNormalPhysical 40 100
1Tail WhipNormalStatus 100
5EmberFireSpecial 40 100
11HowlNormalStatus
14Flame ChargeFirePhysical 50 100
17PsybeamPsychicSpecial 65 100
20Fire SpinFireSpecial 35 85
25Light ScreenPsychicStatus
31PsyshockPsychicSpecial 80 100
35FlamethrowerFireSpecial 90 100
38Will-O-WispFireStatus 85
41PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
43Sunny DayFireStatus
48Fire BlastFireSpecial 110 85

Egg moves

Fennekin learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Fennekin gen 9 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
CopycatNormalStatus
Heat WaveFireSpecial 95 90
HypnosisPsychicStatus 60
Magic RoomPsychicStatus
WishNormalStatus

Moves learnt by TM

Fennekin is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

Moves learnt by level up

Fennekin learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1ScratchNormalPhysical 40 100
1Tail WhipNormalStatus 100
5EmberFireSpecial 40 100
11HowlNormalStatus
14Flame ChargeFirePhysical 50 100
17PsybeamPsychicSpecial 65 100
20Fire SpinFireSpecial 35 85
25Lucky ChantNormalStatus
27Light ScreenPsychicStatus
31PsyshockPsychicSpecial 80 100
35FlamethrowerFireSpecial 90 100
38Will-O-WispFireStatus 85
41PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
43Sunny DayFireStatus
46Magic RoomPsychicStatus
48Fire BlastFireSpecial 110 85

Egg moves

Fennekin learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Fennekin gen 7 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Heat WaveFireSpecial 95 90
HypnosisPsychicStatus 60
Magic CoatPsychicStatus
Psychic TerrainPsychicStatus
WishNormalStatus

Move Tutor moves

Fennekin can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
CovetNormalPhysical 60 100
Fire PledgeFireSpecial 80 100
Foul PlayDarkPhysical 95 100
Heat WaveFireSpecial 95 90
Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
Magic CoatPsychicStatus
Magic RoomPsychicStatus
SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100

Moves learnt by TM

Fennekin is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

Transfer-only moves

Fennekin can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
IncinerateFireSpecial 60 100 Generation 6 — TM
Power-Up PunchFightingPhysical 40 100 Generation 6 — TM
Secret PowerNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 6 — TM
CutNormalPhysical 50 95 Generation 6 — HM

Fennekin sprites

Type Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Fennekin sprite from X & Y Fennekin sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Fennekin Shiny sprite from X & Y

Where to find Fennekin

X
Y
Vaniville Town, Aquacorde Town
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Trade/migrate from another game
Sun
Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Breed Braixen/Delphox
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Legends: Arceus
Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

Other languages

English Fennekin
Japanese フォッコ (Fokko)
German Fynx
French Feunnec
Italian Fennekin
Spanish Fennekin
Korean 푸호꼬 (puhokko)
Chinese (Simplified) 火狐狸
Chinese (Traditional) 火狐狸

 

English Fox Pokémon
Japanese キツネポケモン
German Fuchs-Pokémon
French Pokémon Renard
Italian Pokémon Volpe
Spanish Pokémon Zorro
Korean 여우포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 狐狸宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 狐狸寶可夢

Name origin

fennec
species of fox
kin
friendship, affinity