Fennekin in Pokémon X and Y: locations, stats and moves
Find Fennekin’s X/Y locations, Fire typing, base stats, abilities, evolution and level-up, TM and Egg moves.
Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this guide.
Kalos Pokédex identity and base stats
Fennekin is Kalos Central #004 and National #653. Its Pokémon X and Y typing is Fire.
Base stats describe the species. Level, individual values, effort values, nature and Super Training determine an individual Pokémon’s actual stats.

| Stat | Base value |
|---|---|
| HP | 40 |
| Attack | 45 |
| Defense | 40 |
| Sp. Atk | 62 |
| Sp. Def | 60 |
| Speed | 60 |
| Total | 307 |
Where to find it in X and Y
Choose Fennekin from the starter box in Aquacorde Town. The two unchosen Kalos starters can be obtained through trading or breeding from traded parents.
Rows marked “X only” or “Y only” are version-specific. Friend Safari rows need the postgame Kiloude City safari and a friend whose safari contains this Pokémon.
Encounter methods · Version exclusives
| Location | Version | Method | Level | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquacorde Town | X and Y | Gift | 5 | — |
Evolution family
| From | Into | X / Y method |
|---|---|---|
| Fennekin | Braixen | Level 16 |
| Braixen | Delphox | Level 36 |
Friendship evolutions need high friendship (220 or more); feeding Poké Puffs in Pokémon-Amie raises affection, which is a separate value used by Sylveon.
Abilities, breeding and training
Hidden Abilities in X and Y come mainly from the Friend Safari, Horde Encounters and certain gifts or events. Breeding can pass a Hidden Ability from a female parent.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Gender ratio | 12.5% female / 87.5% male |
| Egg group(s) | Field |
| Base hatch cycles | 20 |
| Experience growth | medium slow |
| Base capture rate | 45 /255 (not a percentage chance) |
| Base friendship | 70 |
| EV yield | Sp. Atk +1 |
| Height / weight | 0.4 m / 9.4 kg |
The Pokémon Day Care on Route 7 accepts two parents. In X and Y, a Destiny Knot passes five IVs from the parents, and an Everstone passes the holder’s nature.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 / start | Scratch |
| 1 / start | Tail Whip |
| 5 | Ember |
| 11 | Howl |
| 14 | Flame Charge |
| 17 | Psybeam |
| 20 | Fire Spin |
| 25 | Lucky Chant |
| 27 | Light Screen |
| 31 | Psyshock |
| 35 | Flamethrower |
| 38 | Will-O-Wisp |
| 41 | Psychic |
| 43 | Sunny Day |
| 46 | Magic Room |
| 48 | Fire Blast |
All rows use the X and Y learnset. The Move Reminder in Dendemille Town teaches forgotten level-up moves in exchange for a Heart Scale.
Compatible TMs and HMs
| Machine | Move | Type | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM03 | Psyshock | Psychic | Special |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status |
| TM16 | Light Screen | Psychic | Status |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status |
| TM20 | Safeguard | Normal | Status |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | Grass | Special |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical |
| TM29 | Psychic | Psychic | Special |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status |
| TM35 | Flamethrower | Fire | Special |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | Fire | Special |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical |
| TM43 | Flame Charge | Fire | Physical |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status |
| TM46 | Thief | Dark | Physical |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special |
| TM49 | Echoed Voice | Normal | Special |
| TM50 | Overheat | Fire | Special |
| TM59 | Incinerate | Fire | Special |
| TM61 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | Status |
| TM63 | Embargo | Dark | Status |
| TM77 | Psych Up | Normal | Status |
| TM85 | Dream Eater | Psychic | Special |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | Grass | Special |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status |
| TM98 | Power-Up Punch | Fighting | Physical |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status |
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | Physical |
TMs are reusable in X and Y. Each move has its own physical, special or status category regardless of type.
Egg moves and move tutors
Egg moves: Heat Wave, Hypnosis, Magic Coat, Wish.
Move tutors: Fire Pledge.
In X and Y, both parents can pass Egg moves to the offspring.
Related species
Check Fennekin’s version label and encounter method before travelling.
References
Covered edition: Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this wiki.
