Fennekin
Fire-type, Generation 6. Evolves into Braixen for 25 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Scratch Flamethrower
Same-type attack bonus on Flamethrower. Flamethrower costs 50 energy for 65 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Fennekin takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 338
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- Eggs
- 1 km · shiny possible
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 587 CP
Fennekin moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Charge STAB | Fire | 70 | 33 | 4.0s | 17.5 | 2.12 |
| Flamethrower Best STAB | Fire | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
| Psyshock | Psychic | 60 | 33 | 2.5s | 24 | 1.82 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Charge | Fire | 65 | 50 | 1.30 | Buff / debuff |
| Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Psyshock | Psychic | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Scratch (12 DPS); Ember builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Fennekin is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Fennekin
How to get Fennekin
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Eggs
- 1 km eggs · shiny possible
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Fennekin knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 23 | 888 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 23 | 962 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 556 | 602 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 691 | 749 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 556 | 602 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 420 | 455 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 556 | 602 |
Is Fennekin good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Fennekin has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (102 Defense / 120 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Fennekin deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 14 |
| Lv 2 | 45 |
| Lv 3 | 76 |
| Lv 4 | 107 |
| Lv 5 | 138 |
| Lv 6 | 169 |
| Lv 7 | 200 |
| Lv 8 | 231 |
| Lv 9 | 262 |
| Lv 10 | 293 |
| Lv 11 | 323 |
| Lv 12 | 352 |
| Lv 13 | 381 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 411 |
| Lv 15 | 440 |
| Lv 16 | 470 |
| Lv 17 | 499 |
| Lv 18 | 528 |
| Lv 19 | 558 |
| Lv 20 | 587 |
| Lv 21 | 616 |
| Lv 22 | 646 |
| Lv 23 | 675 |
| Lv 24 | 705 |
| Lv 25 | 734 |
| Lv 26 | 763 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 793 |
| Lv 28 | 822 |
| Lv 29 | 852 |
| Lv 30 | 881 |
| Lv 31 | 896 |
| Lv 32 | 910 |
| Lv 33 | 925 |
| Lv 34 | 940 |
| Lv 35 | 954 |
| Lv 36 | 969 |
| Lv 37 | 984 |
| Lv 38 | 998 |
| Lv 39 | 1,013 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,028 |
| Lv 41 | 1,041 |
| Lv 42 | 1,054 |
| Lv 43 | 1,067 |
| Lv 44 | 1,080 |
| Lv 45 | 1,094 |
| Lv 46 | 1,107 |
| Lv 47 | 1,121 |
| Lv 48 | 1,135 |
| Lv 49 | 1,148 |
| Lv 50 | 1,162 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0653
- Height
- 0.40 m
- Weight
- 9.40 kg
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0653_POKEMON_FENNEKIN
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Fennekin in Pokemon GO?
Fennekin's best moveset is Scratch (fast) with Flamethrower (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Fennekin's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Fennekin takes super effective damage from Ground, Rock, Water-type moves. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Fennekin's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Fennekin reaches 1,162 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,028 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Fennekin?
A perfect 15/15/15 Fennekin shows 587 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 734 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Fennekin better than regular Fennekin?
Shadow Fennekin deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Fennekin in Pokemon GO?
Fennekin spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It also hatches from 1 km eggs. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Fennekin be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes — shiny Fennekin is released. It can appear from wild spawns, eggs, research encounters and raids, and rates are boosted during Community Days and event weekends.