Braixen's spread isn't flashy. Sp. Atk leads, Defense trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 2 Sp. Atk EVs, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It has a twig stuck in its tail. With friction from its tail fur, it sets the twig on fire and launches into battle.
When the twig is plucked from its tail, friction sets the twig alight. The flame is used to send signals to its allies.
Type-wise, Braixen takes extra damage from Water, Ground, and Rock. 6 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy |
Garchomp's Earthquake hits Braixen for 69-81%. Glimmora deals 61-72% with Power Gem.
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Braixen View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x69-81% | ||
 Dondozo Water | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Dondozo builds →
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 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Braixen View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 2x61-72% | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Braixen View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x64-75% Knock Off21-25% Close Combat25-30% | ||
 Urshifu FightingDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnseenfist ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Braixen View Urshifu builds →Close Combat45-53% Sucker Punch26-31% | ||
Braixen is the middle stage between Fennekin and Delphox. It's a three-stage line with one more evolution to go. For breeding, average hatch time with a massive partner pool via one egg group. Sp.Atk has grown the most so far (+28), but there's still another 125 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Braixen to get Fennekin eggs using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
The physical wall spread is where Braixen earns its spot. Eviolite for a bulk boost that only works before full evolution, Bold nature for the right lean, and Wish handles sustain. Blaze does the rest without needing a move slot.
Best Build
Braixen best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Calm Mind
- Wish
- Agility
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Trick Room
- Encore
- Light Screen
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Support Moveset
- Will O Wisp
- Fire Pledge
- Fire Spin
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Protect
- Will O Wisp
- Calm Mind
- Fire Pledge
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Calm Mind
- Psychic
- Flamethrower
- Fire Blast
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Calm Mind
- Wish
- Agility
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Trick Room
- Encore
- Light Screen
Doubles Support Moveset
- Will O Wisp
- Fire Pledge
- Fire Spin
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Protect
- Will O Wisp
- Calm Mind
- Fire Pledge
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Calm Mind
- Psychic
- Flamethrower
- Fire Blast
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Thunder Punch
- Heat Wave
- Zen Headbutt
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Thunder Punch
- Heat Wave
- Zen Headbutt
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs define Braixen's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Overheat and Flare Blitz, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it coverage across 7 types. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Braixen develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Flamethrower and Psychic show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Breeding's the move. Heat Wave and Hypnosis give Braixen options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 7 types already covers a decent range on top of Overheat and Fire Blast. The egg moves push it further.
Breeding's the move. Heat Wave and Hypnosis give Braixen options it can't learn any other way, and Normal and Psychic coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Overheat and Fire Blast. The egg moves push it further.
No wild encounters for Braixen in Scarlet & Violet. Bring Fennekin over from X, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
No wild encounters for Braixen in Legends: Z-A. Bring Fennekin over from X, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
No wild encounters for Braixen in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring Fennekin over from X, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Braixen isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Delphox to unlock its full potential. At 409 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Braixen's biggest threats include Greninja (Water), Rhydon (Ground), and Aerodactyl (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.
Blaze is the go-to ability for Braixen. It strengthens fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its hidden ability Magician can work in specific setups.
Braixen fills the balanced role. It's a special attacker with base 90 Sp. Atk. Base 73 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.
Introduced in X & Y, Braixen has appeared in 6 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves