Competitive Information for Delphox [Scarlet/Violet]
Fire / Psychic
Abilities:
At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokemon's offensive stat is 1.5x with Fire attacks.
If this Pokemon has no item, it steals the item off a Pokemon it hits with an attack.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Delphox? These builds are optimized for Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Scarlet/Violet metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Delphox is here! This brilliant Pokémon is Fire and Psychic-typed and ready to shine! It's to see Delphox show up as a Scarlet/Violet opponent. It is weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, Rock, and Water-typed attacks. Ready to elevate your game with Delphox's movesets? They're right below!
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Magician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 44 Hp / 252 SpA / 212 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Psychic / Expanding Force
- Foul Play
- Dazzling Gleam / Shadow Ball
Delphox is a noteworthy Special Sweeper for single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with heavy-hitting special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Delphox's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Magician, if Delphox has no item it steals the item off a pokemon it hits with an attack. Dazzling Gleam or Shadow Ball are added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Delphox's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Expanding Force is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (Delphox on psychic terrain: 1.5x power, hits foes).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Life Orb
Ability: Blaze
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psyshock
- Calm Mind / Switcheroo
- Grass Knot
- Flamethrower
Delphox is a wonderful Special Sweeper for single battles. This setup is intended to take down the opponent's team with powerful special power. Life Orb boosts the power of Delphox's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Blaze, at 1/3 or less of its max hp Delphox's offensive stat is 1.5x with fire attacks.
◆ Calm Mind is a status move (raises your Delphox's special attack and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Switcheroo is a status move (Delphox switches its held item with the target's).
◆ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Delphox? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Scarlet/Violet Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Scarlet/Violet metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Magician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 44 Hp / 252 SpA / 212 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Heat Wave / Burning Jealousy
- Foul Play / Hyper Voice
- Dazzling Gleam
- Psychic / Expanding Force
Delphox is a decent Special Sweeper for double battles. This moveset is formulated to take down the opponent's team with destructive special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Delphox's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Delphox's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Magician, if Delphox has no item it steals the item off a pokemon it hits with an attack. Foul Play was added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Burning Jealousy is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Fire-type move (100% burns a target that had a stat rise this turn).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Expanding Force is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (Delphox on psychic terrain: 1.5x power, hits foes).
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Item: Room Service / Eject Pack
Ability: Magician
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 220 Hp / 36 Def / 252 SpA
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Psychic / Expanding Force
- Foul Play
- Trick Room
Delphox is an extraordinary Offensive Trick Room for single battles. With Magician, if Delphox has no item it steals the item off a pokemon it hits with an attack. Dazzling Gleam or Shadow Ball are added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Room Service equipped to it, if trick room is active, Delphox's speed is lowered by 1 stage then the Room Service gets consumed. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Delphox's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Expanding Force is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (Delphox on psychic terrain: 1.5x power, hits foes).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Dark moves are bad against Fairy/Fighting/Dark.
Ghost moves are bad against Normal.
Ground moves are bad against Flying.
Rock moves are bad against Steel/Fighting/Ground.
Water moves are bad against Water/Dragon/Grass.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Delphox is: Fighting
Terastallizing into one of it's default typings ( Fire or Psychic ) could also prove helpful.
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Delphox
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Magician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 44 Hp / 252 SpA / 212 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play
Delphox is an astounding Special Sweeper for single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Delphox's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Magician, if Delphox has no item it steals the item off a pokemon it hits with an attack. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Delphox's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Bug-type move).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Delphox
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Magician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 44 Hp / 252 SpA / 212 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Foul Play / Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Dazzling Gleam / Hyper Voice
Delphox is a decent Special Sweeper for single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Delphox's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Magician, if Delphox has no item it steals the item off a pokemon it hits with an attack. Dazzling Gleam was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Delphox's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Foul Play is a physical TERA-boosted 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Dark-type move).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Delphox
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Magician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 44 Hp / 252 SpA / 212 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play
Delphox is a spectacular Special Sweeper for single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Delphox's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Magician, if Delphox has no item it steals the item off a pokemon it hits with an attack. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Delphox's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Dragon-type move).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Delphox
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Magician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 44 Hp / 252 SpA / 212 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play
Delphox is an extraordinary Special Sweeper for single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Delphox's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Magician, if Delphox has no item it steals the item off a pokemon it hits with an attack. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Delphox's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Electric-type move).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Delphox
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Magician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 44 Hp / 252 SpA / 212 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Dazzling Gleam / Tera Blast
- Foul Play
Delphox is a pretty decent Special Sweeper for single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Delphox's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Magician, if Delphox has no item it steals the item off a pokemon it hits with an attack. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Delphox's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fairy-type move).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Delphox
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Magician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 44 Hp / 252 SpA / 212 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play
Delphox is a spectacular Special Sweeper for single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Delphox's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Magician, if Delphox has no item it steals the item off a pokemon it hits with an attack. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Delphox's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fighting-type move).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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Teratype Fire moveset for Delphox
Item: Throat Spray / Eject Pack
Ability: Magician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 44 Hp / 252 SpA / 212 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Foul Play
- Hyper Voice
Delphox is a stupendous Special Sweeper for single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and boosts Delphox's special attack stat by 2 stages. With Magician, if Delphox has no item it steals the item off a pokemon it hits with an attack. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Delphox's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Flamethrower is a special TERA-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Delphox
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Magician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 44 Hp / 252 SpA / 212 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play
Delphox is a fabulous Special Sweeper for single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Delphox's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Magician, if Delphox has no item it steals the item off a pokemon it hits with an attack. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Delphox's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Flying-type move).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Delphox
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Magician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 44 Hp / 252 SpA / 212 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast / Shadow Ball
- Foul Play
Delphox is an awesome Special Sweeper for single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Delphox's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Magician, if Delphox has no item it steals the item off a pokemon it hits with an attack. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Delphox's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ghost-type move).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Delphox
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Magician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 44 Hp / 252 SpA / 212 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast / Grass Knot
- Foul Play
Delphox is popular Special Sweeper for single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Delphox's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Magician, if Delphox has no item it steals the item off a pokemon it hits with an attack. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Delphox's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Grass-type move).
◆ Grass Knot is a special TERA-boosted 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Delphox
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Magician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 44 Hp / 252 SpA / 212 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play
Delphox is a stupendous Special Sweeper for single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Delphox's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Magician, if Delphox has no item it steals the item off a pokemon it hits with an attack. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Delphox's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ground-type move).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Delphox
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Magician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 44 Hp / 252 SpA / 212 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play
Delphox is a stupendous Special Sweeper for single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Delphox's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Magician, if Delphox has no item it steals the item off a pokemon it hits with an attack. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Delphox's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ice-type move).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Delphox
Item: Throat Spray / Eject Pack
Ability: Magician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 44 Hp / 252 SpA / 212 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Hyper Voice / Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Foul Play
Delphox is an extraordinary Special Sweeper for single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and boosts Delphox's special attack stat by 2 stages. With Magician, if Delphox has no item it steals the item off a pokemon it hits with an attack. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Delphox's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Hyper Voice is a special TERA-boosted 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Tera Blast is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Normal-type move).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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Teratype Poison moveset for Delphox
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Magician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 44 Hp / 252 SpA / 212 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play
Delphox is a remarkable Special Sweeper for single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Delphox's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Magician, if Delphox has no item it steals the item off a pokemon it hits with an attack. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Delphox's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Poison-type move).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Delphox
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Magician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 44 Hp / 252 SpA / 212 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Tera Blast
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Foul Play
- Shadow Ball / Dazzling Gleam
Delphox is a phenomenal Special Sweeper for single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Delphox's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Magician, if Delphox has no item it steals the item off a pokemon it hits with an attack. Shadow Ball or Dazzling Gleam are added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Delphox's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Psychic-type move).
◆ Overheat is a special STAB-boosted 130-base power Fire-type move (lowers your Delphox's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Rock moveset for Delphox
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Magician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 44 Hp / 252 SpA / 212 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play
Delphox is a spectacular Special Sweeper for single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Delphox's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Magician, if Delphox has no item it steals the item off a pokemon it hits with an attack. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Delphox's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Rock-type move).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Delphox
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Magician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 44 Hp / 252 SpA / 212 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play
Delphox is an interesting Special Sweeper for single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Delphox's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Magician, if Delphox has no item it steals the item off a pokemon it hits with an attack. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Delphox's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Steel-type move).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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Teratype Water moveset for Delphox
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Magician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 44 Hp / 252 SpA / 212 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play
Delphox is an extraordinary Special Sweeper for single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Delphox's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Magician, if Delphox has no item it steals the item off a pokemon it hits with an attack. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Delphox's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Water-type move).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Delphox can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Scarlet/Violet generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Delphox.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Delphox can perform in Scarlet/Violet. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SV Move and Ability Combos for Delphox
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Nasty plot + Stored power
- Moves: Stored power + Psych up
- Ability: Blaze + Item: Focus sash
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect
- Moves that inflict status (and combo with the move Hex): Burning Jealousy, Scorching Sands, Hypnosis, Will-O-Wisp
Moves that boost Delphox's stats
- Agility
- Calm Mind
- Flame Charge
- Howl
- Nasty Plot
- Note:This Pokemon can also learn Stored Power.
Most notable and possible best moves for Delphox
- Blast Burn
- Howl
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Stored Power
Common Effort Values for Delphox in Scarlet and Violet
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Delphox's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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