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Delphox Build: Guide & Moveset

Delphox is a playable character in Pokemon Unite (Pokemon MOBA). Guide features Delphox's stats, best items, release date, moveset, build, guide, cost & more!

Delphox Buffs, Nerfs, & Changes

Delphox Move Changes (Sep 2)

Move / Stat	Changes
Flame Charge	Changes - Cooldown decreased

Delphox Release Date & Time

Delphox Arises From The Flames In The Arena!

Delphox is now here to set the Battle Arena on fire with its fiery moves and magic tricks up on its furry sleeves! The attacker-type roster just keeps getting bigger with its latest arrival and will surely have its advantages for its Ranged-Type attacks.

But can it survive in the current Meta? Let's find out in the coming days! Check out our guides below to know more about Delphox's abilities and how to apply them.

Delphox Overview

Delphox Stats

Offense	(8)
Endurance	(3)
Mobility	(6)
Scoring	(5)
Support	(1)
Total	23

HP, Defense, & Sp. Defense

※ Listed stat values are at level 15

Delphox Evolution

First ↓	Fennekin
Second (Lv. 4) ↓	Braixen
Final (Lv. 6)	Delphox

Delphox Best Builds

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Overview Of Builds

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Lane
Top
Moves
Lv. 6	Mystical Fire Has the user unleash a special, hot ball of fire in a forward direction. If it hits an opposing Pokémon, the fire will explode, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon in the area of effect. Cooldown: 4.5 seconds
Lv. 7	Fire Spin Has the user create a vortex of fire in the designated area. The vortex automatically moves toward the nearest opposing Pokémon, dealing damage over time to all opposing Pokémon 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 Pokémon 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 Pokémon unable to act for a short time. Cooldown: 8 seconds
Held Items
Choice Specs	・Sp. Atk +10 (+39) Increases the damage of moves by a minimum of 40 when they hit. The higher the Pokemon's Sp. Atk, the more the damage is increased.
Focus Band	・Def +2 (+30) ・Sp. Def 0 (+30) When the Pokemon drops to low HP, then each second for three seconds, it recovers 8% of the HP it had lost.
Wise Glasses	・Sp. Atk +10 (+39) Increases Sp. Atk by 3%
Battle Item
Eject Button	・Quickly moves your Pokemon in the designated location. (Cooldown: 70s)

Fast Cooldown With Mystical Fire

Take advantage of Mystical Fire's high turnover rate to continuously dish out damage on the battlefield. Take note that when you upgrade this move you'll be able to further reduce its cooldown thus making it useful during the late stages as you can use it as much as you can. Furthermore, it deals high damage

Automatic Follow Target With Fire Spin

You can use Delphox as a disabler at the backlines with Fire Spin. Aside from the burst damage, there's a chance you can stun targets caught within it not to mention it follows the target if they tried to escape. You can use this to force key players to flee and lose their position in battle or isolate them from their allies.

Held Items To Maximize Firepower

Enhance Delphox's firepower with Choice Specs to increase your Sp. Atk and add a minimum of 40 damage to moves when they hit. When paired with Wise Glasses, this will further increase the Sp. Atk by at least 3% and enhance the damage output. Focus Band on the other hand will provide additional defense and HP recovery when Delphox gets pressured from the battle.

Battle Item For Mobility

Since Delphox doesn't have escape tools at hand with the above moveset, equipping Eject Button will give you an additional move to be able to dash forwards in any direction. It's versatile so you can experiment with it and use it in different situations such as chasing down targets, fleeing past pursuers, and quickly repositioning yourself in battle.

Lane
Top
Moves
Lv. 6	Fire Blast Has the user launch intense, all-consuming fire in a forward direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits. As the fire travels, it leaves behind a zone of flames in which a delayed explosion will occur, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon in the area of effect. Cooldown: 6 seconds
Lv. 7	Fire Spin Has the user create a vortex of fire in the designated area. The vortex automatically moves toward the nearest opposing Pokémon, dealing damage over time to all opposing Pokémon 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 Pokémon 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 Pokémon unable to act for a short time. Cooldown: 8 seconds
Held Items
Choice Specs	・Sp. Atk +10 (+39) Increases the damage of moves by a minimum of 40 when they hit. The higher the Pokemon's Sp. Atk, the more the damage is increased.
Wise Glasses	・Sp. Atk +10 (+39) Increases Sp. Atk by 3%
Buddy Barrier	・HP +20 (+600) When the Pokemon uses its Unite Move, that Pokemon and the nearby ally Pokemon with the lowest HP are each granted a shield equal to 20% of their max HP.
Battle Item
Eject Button	・Quickly moves your Pokemon in the designated location. (Cooldown: 70s)

Hit Them With Fire Blast!

This Delphox's move enables you to launch powerful fireballs in any direction, dealing damage to any opponent Pokemon on its path. It has a good range so you can use this to snipe down objectives and targets fleeing from you. You can also use this to kite down opponents while maintaining a safe distance from them.

Burn Enemies In Your Fire Spin

You'll find this useful when you are against multiple enemies. When the enemy team gathers, activate Fire Spin to create a vortex of fire in the area to inflict damage over time to numerous Pokemon. It also has a speed debuff, so take advantage of this to apply crowd controls, especially on agile opponents like Speedsters, so enemies lose momentum in battle. This way you'll be able to create opportunities for your allies to attack as well.

Held Items To Enhance Special Attack

As a Special Attacker, it's best to equip Delphox with Held Items that would further enhance its firepower. Choice Specs is a great choice for this as it increases the damage of moves by a minimum of 40 when they hit. Furthermore, the higher the Pokemon's Sp. Atk, the more the damage is increased. To do this, pair this up with Wise Glasses to increase your Sp. Attack by 3%.

Battle Item For Extra Mobility

Delphox moveset might be great for maintaining a safe distance but Speedsters and other opponents with dash moves are able to get near and deal damage. Eject Button will give you the ability to sprint away from pursuers in any direction quickly. You can also use it to chase down fleeing targets.

Lane
Top
Moves
Lv. 6	Mystical Fire Has the user unleash a special, hot ball of fire in a forward direction. If it hits an opposing Pokémon, the fire will explode, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon in the area of effect. Cooldown: 4.5 seconds
Lv. 7	Flame Charge Has the user charge forward in the designated direction. If there are any opposing Pokémon in range when the charge ends, the user summons three flames to attack. The flames deal damage and decrease opposing Pokémon's movement speed for a short time. This move can be used while also using Fire Blast or Mystical Fire. Cooldown: 5 seconds
Held Items
Choice Specs	・Sp. Atk +10 (+39) Increases the damage of moves by a minimum of 40 when they hit. The higher the Pokemon's Sp. Atk, the more the damage is increased.
Focus Band	・Def +2 (+30) ・Sp. Def 0 (+30) When the Pokemon drops to low HP, then each second for three seconds, it recovers 8% of the HP it had lost.
Buddy Barrier	・HP +20 (+600) When the Pokemon uses its Unite Move, that Pokemon and the nearby ally Pokemon with the lowest HP are each granted a shield equal to 20% of their max HP.
Battle Item
X Speed	・For a short time, increases your Pokemon's movement speed and prevents their movement speed from being decreased. (Cooldown: 50s)

Hurl Mystical Fire Into Lanes!

Send out a large ball of fire in any direction with Mystical Fire to deal immense damage to any unfortunate target it strikes. Its range makes it easy to snipe down opponents and finish off-targets with the considerable damage it does.

Dash Through The Lanes With Flame Charge

This move enables Delphox to dash forward so you'll definitely find it useful in chasing down targets in the lane since you'll be able to close the gap quickly. Anyone on the receiving end of the dash will be attacked with three flames. Furthermore, you can use it together with Mystical Fire at the same time! Not to mention that it can be used as an escape tool in times of need. You can get experimental and versatile with this move as it has a lot of potential in battle.

Balance Out Delphox Abilities With These Held Items!

You can increase the damage of Delphox's moves by a minimum of 40 when you equip Choice Specs. Since you'll do a lot of dashing in and getting close to enemies, it's best when you use Focus Band to strengthen up your defenses not to mention it recovers 8% of the HP you may lose when Delphox's HP gets low. Buddy Barrier will be useful in team battles whenever you use your Unite Move as it provides a protective barrier not only for Delphox but also for nearby allies, thus extending your battle time which can be quite critical to turn the tables in close battles.

Battle Items For More Speed

Since you have Flame Charge you can use as an escape tool, you can further increase your speed with X Speed. This will also prevent you from getting speed debuffs from enemies as they get nullified once you activated this Battle Item. This can further help you escape aggressive pursuers and prevent you from losing momentum in battle. Likewise, you can use this to catch up to targets, especially when you are struggling with objectives with your lane opponents.

Lane
Top
Moves
Lv. 6	Fire Blast Has the user launch intense, all-consuming fire in a forward direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits. As the fire travels, it leaves behind a zone of flames in which a delayed explosion will occur, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon in the area of effect. Cooldown: 6 seconds
Lv. 7	Flame Charge Has the user charge forward in the designated direction. If there are any opposing Pokémon in range when the charge ends, the user summons three flames to attack. The flames deal damage and decrease opposing Pokémon's movement speed for a short time. This move can be used while also using Fire Blast or Mystical Fire. Cooldown: 5 seconds
Held Items
Choice Specs	・Sp. Atk +10 (+39) Increases the damage of moves by a minimum of 40 when they hit. The higher the Pokemon's Sp. Atk, the more the damage is increased.
Buddy Barrier	・HP +20 (+600) When the Pokemon uses its Unite Move, that Pokemon and the nearby ally Pokemon with the lowest HP are each granted a shield equal to 20% of their max HP.
Wise Glasses	・Sp. Atk +10 (+39) Increases Sp. Atk by 3%
Battle Item
X Speed	・For a short time, increases your Pokemon's movement speed and prevents their movement speed from being decreased. (Cooldown: 50s)

Launch Fire Blast

Enables Delphox to shoot powerful fires ahead, delivering damage to any opponent it hits. As the fire travels, it creates a zone of flames in which a delayed explosion occurs, dealing damage to anyone within the area of effect. Use this to kite targets and last-hit objectives.

Chase Enemies With Flame Charge

You get to dash through the lanes with Flame Charge. Anyone on the receiving end will have to face three attack flames that deal damage while also decreasing enemy movement speed for a limited duration. Furthermore, this move can be used simultaneously with Fire Blast. Thus this makes it a great offensive move with its chase potential.

Held Items To Improve Combat

Delphox, as a Special Attacker, should be equipped with Held Items to boost its capabilities. Choice Specs is an excellent option for this because it boosts the damage of moves by at least 40 when they impact. Furthermore, the stronger the Pokemon's Sp. Atk, the greater the damage. To achieve this, combine it with Wise Glasses to raise your Sp. Attack by 3%. Buddy Barrie in the meantime will provide you with additional HP and a shield equal to 20% of your max HP whenever you use Delphox's Unite Move. This shield not only applies to your Pokemon but also to nearby allies as well, enabling your team to prevent absorbing too much damage, especially during close encounters.

Battle Item For Mobility

You can improve your speed and mobility further with X Speed since you have Flame Charge to dash. This will also prevent you from receiving enemy speed debuffs since they will be eliminated as you use this Battle Item. This might help you avoid aggressive pursuers and maintain your momentum in combat. Similarly, you may utilize this to catch up to targets, especially if you're having difficulty with objectives with your lane opponents.

Which Moveset Do You Recommend?

Delphox Strategy Guide

Delphox Strengths & Weaknesses

Recommended Lanes

The number of ★ shows the level on a particular route area.

Lane	Route Details
Top	Recommendation level:★★★ The upper route is less likely to have aggressive battle compared to the lower route making it easier for Fennekin to be able to reach level 6 or 7 by the first Drednaw battle. Choose this route if you want to level up safely.
Middle	Recommendation level: ★★・ You will most certainly be able to reach level 7 by the first Drednaw battle since there's no team battles happening in this area. However, instead of relying on jungling, Fennekin 's early game performance is best used in battle. You can give this section to more agile Pokemon who can better navigate it and move to the main pathways as necessary.
Bottom	Recommendation level: ★★★ Fennekin has a high fighting ability in the early stages, allowing it to carry the team in most bottom-lane clashes. This is the best path since you can swiftly KO Audinos with moves like Fire Blast or Mystical Fire allowing you to quickly unlock Espeon's entire moveset.

Fennekin (Lv 1~) Strategy

Pick Will-O-Wisp First

Although Ember is an equally great offensive move, Will-O-Wisp is the more certain choice as it deals damage while also decreasing the movement speed of your target for a short time. This will be useful in slowing down the first two Aipoms at the start as they tend to get away from you when attacked, You may choose to then follow up with Ember which would deal additional damage.

Generally Best To Attack From A Distance

Although you can deal with powerful hits even at the beginning of the game, you will find that your endurance is on the lower end. Avoid close fights and generally try to keep your distance as you inflict continuous damage on your opponents.

Aim For The Last Hit!

Braixen has a high damage output during the early stages making it easy to win battles for the last hit on wild Pokemon when struggling with your lane opponents. This way you'll be able to gain experience points early to make your evolve faster.

Braixen (Lv 6~) Strategy

Moves Get More Powerful From Lv6 Onward

Your initial 2 offensive moves will get upgraded to their more powerful versions once you reach level 6. Your second move will come one short level after, at 7. This is your main power spike, so you'll want to try to reach this level as fast as possible and be of use to your team.

Send Out Fire Blasts!

Fire Blast has a wide AoE damage that leaves a trail of flames on its way. You can use it to inflict damage to gathering enemies on the way with the delayed explosion.

Take Advantage Of Mystical Fire's Low Cooldown Rate!

Aside from its high damage output, you can further decrease its already short cooldown rate whenever this move hits when you upgrade this move when you reach Lv. 11! Quite useful especially during the final stages when the battle gets too aggressive between the two teams.

Delphox (Lv 7~) Strategy

Adapt Your Build To Your Attack Style

At level 7 you'll get a choice between Fire Spin & Flame Charge. Flame Charge will let you jump in on enemies, providing Delphox with better chase potential. Fire Spin is a safer alternative, as it simply does damage at a long range. Consider adjusting your 2nd move depending on which one you pick here.

Fire Spin
Lv 7: Fire Spin Has the user create a vortex of fire in the designated area. The vortex automatically moves toward the nearest opposing Pokémon, dealing damage over time to all opposing Pokémon 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 Pokémon 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 Effect: Increases the damage this move deals to opposing Pokémon in the area of effect when its flames have intensified. Cooldown 8 seconds
Flame Charge
Lv 7: Flame Charge Has the user charge forward in the designated direction. If there are any opposing Pokémon in range when the charge ends, the user summons three flames to attack. The flames deal damage and decrease opposing Pokémon's movement speed for a short time. This move can be used while also using Fire Blast or Mystical Fire. Upgrade Effect: Increases the user's movement speed for a short time when this move is used. Cooldown 5 seconds

Basic Turn-Around Of Moves

Dish out long-range attacks from behind an ally with high endurance or defense. Always keep in mind that you can evade your opponent's attacks by using the Eject Button or Flame Charge to get out of the way quickly.

Mystical Fire + Fire Spin Build

Delphox builds that are coordinated to take advantage of its high cooldown and stuns to deal intense damage to its target. Start off with Fire Spin to deal damage and potentially stun targets in place so you can hit them successfully with Mystical Fire, this way you can pressure your target's HP from a safe distance. You can use it to kite melee opponents to avoid getting damaged. Then follow it up again with Fire Spin to disable their moves should they try to counterattack.

Mystical Fire + Flame Charge Build

Delphox's Build that focuses on its ranged attacks and high damage output on top of its short cooldown rate. Mystical Fire has a good range, so you may use it to snipe objectives and enemies fleeing from Delphox. This may also be used to kite opponents from a safe distance. When faced with multiple opponents or Pokemon with high mobility, Fire Spin can help you slow them down while inflicting them damage over time with this move.

Fire Blast + Fire Spin Build

This Delphox's moveset focuses on its firepower. Start off with Fire Blast to chip away the enemy's HP. Its long has a long range so you can use this to kite them from a safe distance. After that, when they get too close you can activate Fire Spin to deal damage. It also follows the targets so its very convenient compared to other AoE's since the effects won't be interrupted when they try to move outside the vortex of flames.

Fire Blast + Flame Charge Build

This Delphox combo focuses on its firepower arsenal in battle. You can simultaneously use Flame Charge with Fire Blast so make use of this mechanic as much as possible to extend your moves and deal huge damage to the receiving end. In normal situations, you can close the gap between Delphox and your target with Flame Charge. Then you can hit them with Fire Blast to deal additional damage to further pressure their HP. Fire Blast has a wide AoE so you can use this against multiple opponents on the lane or on gathering crowds when both teams struggle for the last hit on objectives. When faced with counter Pokemon, you can use Fire Blast in the back to avoid getting knocked out in the process.

Unite Move: Fanciful Fireworks

Fanciful Fireworks also has a short waiting time so you'll be able to use it more often even without the use of an Energy Amplifier. It has a wide area of effect you can use to inflict damage over time to multiple opponents during team battles. Its speed debuff works great on slowing down mobile opponents like Greedent so you can effectively hit them with skill shots from moves like Fire Blast. Aside from that, it has an additional effect that weakens the HP recovery rate of opponents so they won't be able to recover and will be much easier to take down even if they try to heal themselves as long as they are within the vortex. Make sure to save it up during the Final Stages in the last 3-minute mark as it will definitely be useful to set up opportunities for your allies as well during the Zapdos fight.

Delphox Counters

Pokemon Delphox Is Weak Against

Lucario

Cinderace

Alolan Ninetales

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How To Play Against Delphox

Best Matchups For Delphox

Pokemon Delphox Is Strong Against

Gardevoir

Greedent

Charizard

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Best Teammates For Delphox

Blissey

Slowbro

Eldegoss

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Tips When Allied With Delphox

Delphox Moves & Unite Move

Basic Attack & Passive

Basic Attack
Range: Long Becomes a boosted attack with every third attack, dealing increased damage when it hits.
Passive
Blaze When the Pokémon uses a move while at low remaining HP, it deals additional damage with a fireball to opposing Pokémon. This Ability goes on cooldown after it's triggered.

Level 1 or 3 Moves (Choose Order)

Ember Ranged Has the user shoot a small flame in front of itself, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits. Cooldown: 6 seconds Damage: 832

Will-O-Wisp Area Has the user conjure up three sinister flames and launch them toward the designated area. These flames then explode, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon hit by the explosion and decreasing their movement speed for a short time. Cooldown: 7 seconds Damage: 805

Level 6 Moves (Choose One)

Fire BlastRanged Has the user launch intense, all-consuming fire in a forward direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits. As the fire travels, it leaves behind a zone of flames in which a delayed explosion will occur, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon in the area of effect. Cooldown: 6 seconds Damage: 3197

Mystical FireRanged Has the user unleash a special, hot ball of fire in a forward direction. If it hits an opposing Pokémon, the fire will explode, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon in the area of effect. Cooldown: 4.5 seconds Damage: 2387

Level 7 Moves (Choose One)

Fire SpinHindrance Has the user create a vortex of fire in the designated area. The vortex automatically moves toward the nearest opposing Pokémon, dealing damage over time to all opposing Pokémon 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 Pokémon 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 Pokémon unable to act for a short time. Cooldown: 8 seconds Damage: 1291

Flame ChargeDash Has the user charge forward in the designated direction. If there are any opposing Pokémon in range when the charge ends, the user summons three flames to attack. The flames deal damage and decrease opposing Pokémon's movement speed for a short time. This move can be used while also using Fire Blast or Mystical Fire. Cooldown: 5 seconds Damage: 1307

Unite Move (Level 9)

Fanciful FireworksArea Deals damage over time to opposing Pokémon in the designated area of effect. Opposing Pokémon that are hit have decreased movement speed and weakened HP recovery effects for a short time. Cooldown: 1 seconds Damage: 6864

Delphox Skins

Delphox - Purple Unite Style

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Delphox - Orange Unite Style

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Other Pokemon Of The Same Role

Alolan Ninetales	Cinderace	Cramorant	Decidueye
Delphox	Duraludon	Espeon	Gardevoir
Glaceon	Greninja	Mew	Pikachu
Sylveon	Venusaur	-	-

Pokemon Related Articles

All Playable Pokemon

List Of All Pokemon
Venusaur	Charizard	Pikachu
Machamp	Gengar	Snorlax
Lucario	Talonflame	Alolan Ninetales
Mr. Mime	Absol	Garchomp
Crustle	Cinderace	Eldegoss
Greninja	Slowbro	Wigglytuff
Cramorant	Zeraora	Gardevoir
Blissey	Blastoise	Mamoswine
Sylveon	Greedent	Decidueye
Tsareena	Dragonite	Trevenant
Aegislash	Hoopa	Duraludon
Azumarill	Espeon	Delphox
Glaceon	Tyranitar	Buzzwole
Mew	Dodrio	Scizor
Clefable	Zoroark	Sableye

Items

All Held Items
Leftovers	Muscle Band	Shell Bell
Focus Band	Score Shield	Sp. Atk Specs
Attack Weight	Aeos Cookie	Scope Lens
Exp. Share	Rocky Helmet	Assault Vest
Float Stone	Wise Glasses	Buddy Barrier
Energy Amplifier	Razor Claw	Choice Specs
Weakness Policy	-	-

List Of All Battle Items

All Battle Items
Eject Button	Potion	X-Attack
X-Speed	Full Heal	Goal-Getter
Fluffy Tail	Slow Smoke	-