Braixen Best Moveset
90 Sp. Atk at 73 Speed on Fire. AbilityMagician steals items. Held ItemEviolite adds bulk since Delphox exists. The moveset has moderate special output building toward evolution. One step from 114 Sp. Atk and 104 Speed.
Braixen saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). This was Braixen's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Magician with Eviolite, favoring a Calm nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Braixen best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Fire Spin
- Toxic
- Wish
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Braixen saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Braixen maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Blaze with Eviolite, favoring a Timid nature.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Protect
- Fire Spin
- Psychic
Recommended Teammates
Braixen saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Braixen maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Magician with Eviolite, favoring a Modest nature.
Special Tank Moveset
- Calm Mind
- Psychic
- Flamethrower
- Fire Blast
Recommended Teammates
Braixen Weakness
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 |
What is Braixen Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Braixen
Urshifu can KO Braixen with Close Combat (94-111%). Garchomp threatens a KO with Earthquake (106-125%). Tyranitar's Stone Edge also KOs at 177-209%.
 Urshifu FightingDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnseenfist ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Braixen View Urshifu builds →Close Combat94-111%KO Close Combat94-111%KO | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Braixen View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x106-125%KO | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Braixen View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off58-68% Stone Edge 2x177-209%KO | ||
Evolution
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.
How to Get Braixen
You're catching Fennekin first, not Braixen. Fennekin appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
Can't catch Braixen directly. Start with Fennekin at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 36. The 3-stage chain from Fennekin to Braixen is where the leveling time goes.
Can't catch Braixen directly. Start with Fennekin in the wild from the locations below, then evolve at level 36. The 3-stage chain from Fennekin to Braixen is where the leveling time goes.
Braixen isn't available in the wild in Sun & Moon. Start by transferring Fennekin from X & Y, Scarlet & Violet, or Legends: Z-A. The evolution path from Fennekin to Braixen is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Braixen in SM
Step 1Obtain FennekinBREEDINGAvailableLeave Braixen with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Fennekin egg.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Gift · Aquacorde Town · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · Savanna Biome. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Legends: Z-ANot TradeableAppears in Legends: Z-A via Overworld · Wild Zone 18. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Braixen ✓
Step 3Evolve into Delphox
Base Stats
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.
When the twig is plucked from its tail, friction sets the twig alight. The flame is used to send signals to its allies.
Braixen Guide
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.
Braixen does the job early-game if you need a Fire type on your team. Evolve it into Delphox before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves