While most trainers evolve Arctibax into Baxcalibur immediately, the unevolved form has a niche with Eviolite boosting its defenses. 5 type weaknesses to keep in mind. Relies on priority moves or Scarf to keep up. Known as the Ice Fin Pokemon.
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.
Arctibax Weakness
FragileFighting, Rock, Dragon, Steel, and Fairy-type moves hit Arctibax for super-effective damage. 5 weaknesses means you'll want teammates that can handle the coverage gaps.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Arctibax to get Frigibax eggs easily using 65 partners from the Dragon and Mineral egg groups. Notable egg moves include Aqua Tail, Dragon Rush, Freeze-Dry and 1 more.
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
Best Arctibax Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Brick Break
- Icicle Crash
- Outrage
Recommended Teammates
Without breeding, Arctibax misses out on Aqua Tail and Dragon Rush. That's 4 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Draco Meteor and Outrage, with coverage across 7 types rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Obtain Arctibax in Scarlet & Violet
Step 1Obtain Frigibax
Step 2Arctibax ✓
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 can be found in Legends: Z-A and Scarlet & Violet.
Arctibax joined the series in Scarlet & Violet and has been available in 2 titles so far. With 1 generation of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A