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**Fennekin** (Japanese: **フォッコ** *Fokko*) is a Template:Type Template:OBP introduced in Generation VI.

It evolves into [Braixen (Pokémon)|Braixen]] starting at level 16, which evolves into [Delphox (Pokémon)|Delphox]] starting at level 36.

Along with [Chespin (Pokémon)|Chespin]] and [Froakie (Pokémon)|Froakie]], Fennekin is one of three starter Pokémon of Kalos available at the beginning of Pokémon X and Y.

Along with Chespin, Froakie, [Xerneas (Pokémon)|Xerneas]], and [Yveltal (Pokémon)|Yveltal]], it was the first Generation VI Pokémon to be revealed to the public on January 8, 2013 as part of the Template:DL broadcast.

## Biology

Fennekin is a small, quadruped fox-like Pokémon. It is covered in pale yellow fur that is longer on its haunches. It has a white muzzle with longer fur on its cheeks, large, dark orange eyes, and a pointed, black nose. When its mouth is open, two pointed teeth can be seen in its upper jaw. Tufts of dark orange fur cover the interior of its large ears. Fennekin also has small paws with no visible toes and slim legs. Its tail is fluffy with a dark orange tip.

Hot air is vented from Fennekin's ears, reaching temperatures of over 390 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). It uses this ability to intimidate opponents. Fennekin chews on twigs, which fill it with energy. It can be temperamental, but it tries to do its best for its Template:Pkmn.

### Major appearances

#### Serena's Fennekin

Template:An's Fennekin debuted at the end of *A Battle of Aerial Mobility!* as one of the three starter Pokémon Serena could choose from Professor Sycamore. In the following episode, Serena chose the Fox Pokémon as her starter. Fennekin evolved into a Braixen in *Battling with Elegance and a Big Smile!* whilst battling Template:An's Delphox and [Aromatisse (Pokémon)|Aromatisse]] with Template:TP.

#### Aria's Fennekin

A Fennekin appeared in *A PokéVision of Things to Come!*, under the ownership of Template:An. She was revealed to have evolved into a Braixen sometime before *Day Three Blockbusters!*, which then evolved into a Delphox before *Battling with Elegance and a Big Smile!*.

#### Other

A Mirror World Fennekin appeared in *The Cave of Mirrors!*, under the ownership of Mirror Serena. Before the events of the episode, it battled Mirror Ash's [Froakie (Pokémon)|Froakie]] and won. It was later used again in battle, this time against the Template:Ash of the regular world and his Template:AP, and it was defeated. Later, Mirror Serena sent her out to break the glass cages in which Template:TRT had captured both [Pikachu (Pokémon)|Pikachu]].

### Minor appearances

A starter Pokémon Fennekin appeared in *Day Three Blockbusters!*.

A starter Pokémon Fennekin appeared in a flashback in *Cloudy Fate, Bright Future!*.

A Fennekin appeared in *Till We Compete Again!*, where it was a starter Pokémon that was offered as a choice for a Template:Tc to choose from.

A Fennekin appeared during a flashback in *The Legend of X, Y, and Z!*.

Four Template:Pkmns' Fennekin appeared in *A Crowning Moment of Truth!*, where they were among the Pokémon attending the Wela Fire Festival‎.

A Trainer's Fennekin appeared in JN025.

### Pokédex entries

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### In the movie adaptations

Main article: Serena's Fennekin
Serena's Fennekin appeared in *Template:Ma*.

### In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main articles: Malva's Braixen and Malva's Fennekin
In PS549, Professor Sycamore gave Trevor three starter Pokémon so that Template:Adv might choose one and stop his shut-in behavior. Before she could even get to X, a Template:Pkmn between [Xerneas (Pokémon)|Xerneas]] and [Yveltal (Pokémon)|Yveltal]] caused Fennekin and her Pokédex to be sent flying and go missing. She was later revealed to have been found by Team Flare and was put in a box with other Pokémon from Vaniville Town, taken by Malva, who crushed the unneeded Pokédex under her foot. While under Malva's care in an unknown amount of time, she evolved into Braixen.

### Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U

When released from a Template:I, Fennekin shoots fireballs with Template:M. Enemies hit by these fireballs are stunned, and will take continuous damage until the fire fades.

#### Trophy information

**NA**: *This Fire-type Pokémon is one of the first partners in Pokémon X and Y. It enjoys eating twigs, emitting hot air from its ears as it munches. Its Incinerate attack may look like small embers when it starts, but when it hits another fighter, the embers burst into a devastating pillar of flame!*

**PAL**: *Want to start your journey with a Fire-type Pokémon? Then Fennekin is for you! It enjoys eating twigs as snacks, and while it's munching on them, hot air pours from its ears. Its Incinerate attack might start off looking like tiny embers, but on impact with another fighter, they'll burst into a giant pillar of flame that just keeps burning.*

### Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Fennekin returns as a Poké Ball summon, retaining its behavior from *For Nintendo 3DS/Wii U*.

### Pokkén Tournament

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## Game data

### Game locations

#### In events

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### Side game data

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### Sprites

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 For other sprites and images, please see Fennekin images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

## Trivia

* Fennekin is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 307, making it the only unevolved starter Pokémon with a unique base stat total.
	+ Fennekin is also the starter Pokémon with the lowest base stat total.

### Origin

Fennekin is based on a fox, specifically resembling the Template:Wp. It also shares characteristics with Template:Wp, magical foxes in Japanese folklore that can breathe fire and are associated with Template:Wp.

#### Name origin

Fennekin may be a combination of *Template:Wp* and *kindle* and/or the suffix *-kin*.

Fokko may be a combination of *fox*, *fuoco* (Italian for fire), 狐 *ko* (fox), and 子 *ko* (child).

## Related articles

* Serena's Fennekin
* Aria's Fennekin
* Malva's Fennekin
* Starter Pokémon
* Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)

## References

1. ↑ Pokémon X and Y site | Starters (Archived)
2. ↑ Official Nintendo Magazine - Interview: Game Freak on the origins of Pokémon X & Y

## External Links

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