Fennekin

🎯 Best Counters Against Fennekin

Top Pokémon to use when battling Fennekin in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Rampardos	Rock	295	109	219	3,773
2	Archeops	Rock Flying	292	139	181	3,811
3	Palkia	Water Dragon	280	215	189	4,565
4	Kyogre	Water	270	228	205	4,708
5	Groudon	Ground	270	228	205	4,708
6	Inteleon	Water	262	142	172	3,391
7	Garchomp	Dragon Ground	261	193	239	4,532
8	Terrakion	Rock Fighting	260	192	209	4,231
9	Excadrill	Ground Steel	255	129	242	3,711
10	Kleavor	Bug Rock	253	174	172	3,600

📖 Complete Fennekin Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Fennekin (#653) is a Fire-type Pokémon from the Kalos region (Generation 6) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,176 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Fennekin has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Fennekin in 2026.

📊 Fennekin Stats Analysis

Fennekin's Attack stat is 116 (Below Average). The lower Attack stat means Fennekin may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 102 Defense (Average) and 120 Stamina (Average), the total stat product is 338. Trainers should be mindful of Fennekin's limited bulk. Compared to other Fire-type Pokémon, Fennekin's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Fennekin Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Fennekin depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Scratch (Fast) with Psyshock (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Fennekin has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Fennekin PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Fennekin can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Fire typing provides useful matchups against Fire, Grass, Ice-type threats while being weak to Water, Ground, Rock types.

Master League

In Master League, Fennekin faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Fennekin Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Fennekin's effectiveness depends on its typing and 116 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Fennekin use Water, Ground-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Fennekin in Pokémon GO

Fennekin can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Sunny/Clear weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Fennekin Evolution Guide

Fennekin is part of a 3-stage evolution family:

• Fennekin (#653) ← current
• Braixen (#654) — 25 Candy
• Delphox (#655) — 100 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

✨ Shiny Fennekin in Pokémon GO

Shiny Fennekin is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Fennekin gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (678 - 734 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Fennekin

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Updated November 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.