Attack and HP carry most of Arctibax's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Very hard to catch and yields 2 Attack EVs. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Arctibax freezes the air around it, protecting its face with an ice mask and turning its dorsal fin into a blade of ice.
It attacks with the blade of its frozen dorsal fin by doing a front flip in the air. Arctibax’s strong back and legs allow it to pull off this technique.
Fighting, Rock, Dragon, Steel, and Fairy moves hit Arctibax for super-effective damage. 5 weaknesses means you'll want teammates that can handle the coverage gaps.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass |
Latios can KO Arctibax with Draco Meteor (104-123%). Archaludon's Dragon Pulse hits Arctibax for 67-78%. Annihilape deals 48-56% with Drain Punch.
 Latios DragonPsychic | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemSouldew NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Arctibax View Latios builds →Draco Meteor 2x104-123%KO | ||
 Archaludon SteelDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Arctibax View Archaludon builds →Flash Cannon 2x63-74% Dragon Pulse 2x67-78% | ||
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Arctibax View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch 2x48-56% | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Arctibax View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 2x53-63% | ||
 Whimsicott GrassFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemCovert Cloak NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Arctibax View Whimsicott builds →Moonblast 2x41-49% | ||
Partway through Frigibax's chain. Arctibax still has another evolution ahead before reaching Baxcalibur. For breeding, takes forever to hatch with plenty of partners via two egg groups. So far, HP got the biggest boost (+25 from Frigibax). The final form adds another 177 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Arctibax to get Frigibax eggs easily using 72 partners from the Dragon and Mineral egg groups.
Outrage is the main STAB option after a Swords Dance boost. Eviolite gives Arctibax a bulk boost that only works before full evolution to survive the setup turn, and max HP and Attack EVs make the boosted hits count. The remaining moves catches resists.
Best Build
Arctibax best EVs are Attack and HP
Physical Tank Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Brick Break
- Icicle Crash
- Outrage
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Icicle Crash
- Outrage
- Swords Dance
- Iron Head
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Icicle Crash
- Outrage
- Swords Dance
- Dragon Claw
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Brick Break
- Icicle Crash
- Outrage
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Icicle Crash
- Outrage
- Swords Dance
- Iron Head
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Icicle Crash
- Outrage
- Swords Dance
- Dragon Claw
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Arctibax. TMs unlock Normal and Dark coverage and more and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Draco Meteor and Outrage into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Arctibax picks up Take Down and Ice Beam along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add Normal and Dark coverage and more, but the foundation's already strong by then.
Arctibax is meant to evolve into Baxcalibur. At 423 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Frigibax evolves into Arctibax at level 35. Arctibax evolves into Baxcalibur at level 54. Arctibax is a middle-stage evolution in the Frigibax line.
Thermal Exchange raises Attack when hit by a Fire-type move. That's the one you want on Arctibax. Ice Body is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
At base 62 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Arctibax is a physical attacker with base 95 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Arctibax joined the series in Scarlet & Violet and has been available in 2 titles so far. With 2 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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