Frigibax Best Moveset
Dragon/Ice at 75 Attack and 55 Speed with AbilityThermal Exchange boosting Attack when hit by Fire moves and preventing burns. Pre-evolution stats. The moveset is two evolutions from Baxcalibur's 145 Attack and the Thermal Exchange engine at S-Tier.
Frigibax saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). This was Frigibax's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Thermalexchange with Eviolite, favoring a Careful nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Frigibax best EVs are HP and Attack
Bulky Support Moveset
- Icicle Crash
- Swords Dance
- Outrage
- Dragon Claw
Recommended Teammates
Frigibax Weakness
Frigibax is weak to Fighting, Rock, Dragon, Steel, and Fairy. That's a lot of weak spots to cover so team support is important.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass |
What is Frigibax Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Frigibax
Dragonite's Earthquake hits Frigibax for 41-49%. Scizor threatens a KO with Close Combat (145-171%). Machamp's Close Combat also KOs at 145-171%.
 Dragonite Dragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMultiscale ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Frigibax View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed33-39% Earthquake41-49% | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Frigibax View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch 2x73-86% Knock Off39-46% U Turn64-75% Close Combat 2x145-171%KO | ||
 Machamp Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Frigibax View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch 2x33-39% Close Combat 2x145-171%KO Stone Edge 2x81-95% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Frigibax View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off60-71% Stone Edge 2x186-219%KO | ||
 Clefable Fairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Frigibax View Clefable builds →Moonblast 2x63-75% | ||
Evolution
Frigibax is the start of a three-stage chain. It evolves into Arctibax first, then eventually reaches Baxcalibur. For breeding, takes forever to hatch with plenty of partners via two egg groups. Evolving adds up to 280 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
How to Get Frigibax
How to Obtain Frigibax in SV
- Step 1Frigibax ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave Arctibax with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Frigibax egg.
Step 2Evolve into Arctibax
Step 3Evolve into Baxcalibur
How to Obtain Frigibax in LZA
- Step 1Frigibax ✓
- Step 2Evolve into Arctibax
- Step 3Evolve into Baxcalibur
Base Stats
Frigibax's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Sp. Atk trails, 0 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 1 Attack EV, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Frigibax absorbs heat through its dorsal fin and converts the heat into ice energy. The higher the temperature, the more energy Frigibax stores.
Frigibax Guide
Frigibax does the job early-game if you need a Dragon/Ice type on your team. Evolve it into Arctibax before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Introduced in Scarlet & Violet, Frigibax has appeared in 2 games across 2 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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 6XY
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 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves