Master League PvP guide
Delphox Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Delphox is a Fire/Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #148. Its recommended PvP moveset is Scratch with Psyshock and Blast Burn.
Master League
#148
Viable pick
Type
Fire/Psychic
Best Fast Move
Scratch
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,459
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT DELPHOX
Is Delphox Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Delphox is currently a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #148.
Delphox is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #295 and a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #414.
Delphox PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #414 | 77.3 | Scratch, Psyshock, Blast Burn |
| Ultra League | #295 | 79.3 | Scratch, Psyshock, Blast Burn |
| Master LeagueBest | #148 | 69.8 | Scratch, Psyshock, Blast Burn |
Best Moveset for Delphox in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
The recommended PvP moveset for Delphox is Scratch with Psyshock and Blast Burn.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Delphox in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Fast Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Delphox PvP Move Counts
Scratch → Psyshock
10 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Scratch → Blast Burn
13 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Delphox Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Delphox wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Delphox Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Delphox's Fire/Psychic typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- dark1.6×
- ghost1.6×
- ground1.6×
- rock1.6×
- water1.6×
Resistant to
- fairy0.625×
- fighting0.625×
- fire0.625×
- grass0.625×
- ice0.625×
- psychic0.625×
- steel0.625×
Best Counters to Delphox in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Delphox in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Delphox's league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
62% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
67% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Resisted
32% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Super Effective
138% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Outragedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
74% HP
- Fusion Boltelectric
Charged Move
Neutral
61% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
100% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
35% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Neutral
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
25% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
27% HP
Ratings are shown from Delphox's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Delphox.
Best Teammates for Delphox in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Delphox should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Delphox's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Delphox's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Delphox's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Delphox
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/11/14 | 1,499 | 18.5 | 1,700,828 |
| #2 | 0/14/11 | 1,499 | 18.5 | 1,695,513 | |
| #3 | 3/15/15 | 1,496 | 18 | 1,694,724 | |
| #4 | 0/12/13 | 1,499 | 18.5 | 1,694,070 | |
| #5 | 4/14/15 | 1,499 | 18 | 1,693,655 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 1/15/15 | 2,493 | 30.5 | 3,663,306 |
| #2 | 2/14/15 | 2,498 | 30.5 | 3,661,129 | |
| #3 | 0/11/15 | 2,498 | 31.5 | 3,660,251 | |
| #4 | 0/14/15 | 2,497 | 31 | 3,659,550 | |
| #5 | 0/15/11 | 2,497 | 31.5 | 3,656,212 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,459 | 50 | 5,787,738 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 3,445 | 50 | 5,764,114 | |
| #3 | 15/14/15 | 3,450 | 50 | 5,759,366 | |
| #4 | 15/15/13 | 3,441 | 50 | 5,752,446 | |
| #5 | 15/15/14 | 3,450 | 50 | 5,752,446 |
Delphox Mega Evolution
If you Mega Evolve
Every column uses the same safe Pokémon level — the highest level where the Max Mega Evolution still fits the league cap. Max Mega Evolve adds a +2 effective level bonus while Mega Evolved, but the Pokémon's real level stays the same.
| Mega Evolution | League | IV Rank | IVs | Stat Product | Max normal CP | Mega CP | Max Mega CP | PvP suitability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delphox (Mega) | Mega Great League | #1 / 4096 | 0/15/14 | 100.00% | 775 at L9.5 | 1,235 at L9.5 | 1,500 at L9.5 | Meta rank #483 |
| Mega Ultra League | #1 / 4096 | 2/15/15 | 100.00% | 1,407 at L17 | 2,236 at L17 | 2,499 at L17 | Meta rank #335 | |
| Mega Master League | #1 / 4096 | 15/15/15 | 100.00% | 3,459 at L50 | 5,408 at L50 | 5,472 at L50 | Meta rank #14 |
Delphox Stats in Pokémon GO
Delphox's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Delphox 0/11/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 18.5
- CP
- 1,499
- Attack
- 132.2
- Defense
- 114.9
- HP
- 112
Ultra League
Delphox 1/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 30.5
- CP
- 2,493
- Attack
- 169.7
- Defense
- 149.9
- HP
- 144
Master League
Delphox 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,459
- Attack
- 205.9
- Defense
- 171.4
- HP
- 164
Delphox (Mega)
Delphox (Mega)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Delphox (Mega) 0/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 11.5
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 150
- Defense
- 113.3
- HP
- 88
Ultra League
Delphox (Mega) 2/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 19
- CP
- 2,499
- Attack
- 193.9
- Defense
- 145.6
- HP
- 114
Master League
Delphox (Mega) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 5,408
- Attack
- 290.7
- Defense
- 210.1
- HP
- 164
Delphox Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Delphox in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Fire / Psychic typing · Also runs Psyshock · Master League #141
Same Psychic / Fire typing · Also runs Psyshock · Master League #103
Same Fire / Psychic typing
Shares Fire typing · Also runs Blast Burn · Master League #252
Shares Psychic typing · Also runs Psyshock · Master League #135
Shares Fire typing · Also runs Blast Burn · Mega Ultra League #94
More PoGoCoach tools
Delphox Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Delphox in Pokémon GO PvP?
Delphox's recommended PvP moveset is Scratch with Psyshock and Blast Burn.
Is Delphox good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Delphox is currently a viable PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #148.
What counters Delphox in Pokémon GO PvP?
Palkia (Origin), Kyogre and Zekrom are among the strongest current counters to Delphox in Master League.
What is Delphox weak to in Pokémon GO?
Delphox is weak to Dark (1.6×), Ghost (1.6×), Ground (1.6×), Rock (1.6×), Water (1.6×).