Braixen

Braixen is a Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Braixen has a maximum CP of 2,049. It is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Braixen is Ember and Flamethrower.

Braixen Stats and Max CP

171 ATK

130 DEF

153 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

2049 CP

Lvl 40

1813 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

1295 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

1036 CP

Lvl 15 Research

777 CP

Braixen's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Fire-type

#162

Great League

#555

Braixen Type Chart

Braixen takes increased damage from:

Ground160.0%

Rock160.0%

Water160.0%

Braixen takes reduced damage from:

Bug62.5%

Fairy62.5%

Fire62.5%

Grass62.5%

Ice62.5%

Steel62.5%

Braixen best moveset

Ember + Flamethrower

Ember

Flamethrower

The best Fire-type moveset for Braixen is Ember and Flamethrower (8.80 DPS, 112.8 TDO). In raids, Braixen ranks #162 among Fire-type attackers (E Tier).

6 of 6 matches

Data table

1.	Ember	Flamethrower	7.38	8.80	112.8
2.	Scratch	Flamethrower	7.34	8.76	112.3
3.	Scratch	Psyshock	6.66	7.94	101.8
4.	Ember	Psyshock	6.57	7.84	100.6
5.	Scratch	Flame Charge	6.51	7.76	99.5
6.	Ember	Flame Charge	6.42	7.66	98.2

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Fast Attacks

Ember10101.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Bug160%
Steel160%
Grass160%
Ice160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 10
Energy 10
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.6s - 0.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 4
Energy 9

Effects
Ember has no special effects.
See Ember details page ↗
Scratch640.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 6
Energy 4
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 3
Energy 4

Effects
Scratch has no special effects.
See Scratch details page ↗

Damage	10
Energy	10
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.6s - 0.8s

Damage	4
Energy	9

Damage	6
Energy	4
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	4

Charged Attacks

Flame Charge70334.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Bug160%
Steel160%
Grass160%
Ice160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 70
Energy 33
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 4.0s
Damage window 3.1s - 3.6s
Trainer Battles
Damage 65
Energy 50

Effects
Special
Flame Charge has a 100.0% chance to:
Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
See Flame Charge details page ↗
Flamethrower65502.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Bug160%
Steel160%
Grass160%
Ice160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 65
Energy 50
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.3s - 1.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 90
Energy 55

Effects
Flamethrower has no special effects.
See Flamethrower details page ↗
Psyshock60332.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Poison160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Psychic62.5%
Dark39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 60
Energy 33
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.8s - 2.4s
Trainer Battles
Damage 70
Energy 40

Effects
Psyshock has no special effects.
See Psyshock details page ↗

Damage	70
Energy	33
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	4.0s
Damage window	3.1s - 3.6s

Damage	65
Energy	50

Damage	65
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.3s - 1.5s

Damage	90
Energy	55

Damage	60
Energy	33
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.8s - 2.4s

Damage	70
Energy	40

More information

DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Braixen can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.

Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Braixen can learn, with its DPS and TDO.

Braixen CP Chart

At Level 50, Braixen maxes out at 2,049 CP. Raid catches are 975 to 1,036 CP, or 1,219 to 1,295 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 731 to 777 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	2049 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	731 CP - 777 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	975 CP - 1036 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	975 CP - 1036 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	1219 CP - 1295 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Braixen’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	25 CP	2	80 CP	3	135 CP
4	189 CP	5	244 CP	6	299 CP
7	354 CP	8	408 CP	9	463 CP
10	518 CP	11	569 CP	12	621 CP
13	673 CP	14	725 CP	15	777 CP
16	828 CP	17	880 CP	18	932 CP
19	984 CP	20	1036 CP	21	1087 CP
22	1139 CP	23	1191 CP	24	1243 CP
25	1295 CP	26	1346 CP	27	1398 CP
28	1450 CP	29	1502 CP	30	1554 CP
31	1580 CP	32	1606 CP	33	1631 CP
34	1657 CP	35	1683 CP	36	1709 CP
37	1735 CP	38	1761 CP	39	1787 CP
40	1813 CP	41	1836 CP	42	1859 CP
43	1882 CP	44	1906 CP	45	1929 CP
46	1953 CP	47	1977 CP	48	2001 CP
49	2025 CP	50	2049 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without a weather boost are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to 30, with no IV floor.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5-level boost, to Level 6 to 35, and a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Braixen

Mega Pokémon that boost Braixen’s Fire-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Braixen.

Fire

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#654
Height	1 m
Weight	14.5 kg
Region	Generation 6
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 87.5% Male ♀ 12.5% Female
Buddy distance	3 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	5 300
Additional Move Cost	25 10000
Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy	15 Mega Energy

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Fennekin	25 Candy	Braixen
Braixen	100 Candy	Delphox
Delphox	300 / 60 Energy (Mega Evolution)	Mega Delphox

Fennekin evolves into Braixen which costs 25 Candy.
Braixen evolves into Delphox which costs 100 Candy.
Delphox can transform into Mega Delphox through Mega Evolution. This costs 300 energy the first time and 60 energy each subsequent time.

Braixen family

Braixen’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.

Size information

The illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.49 m	0.5 m	1 m	1.5 m	1.75 m

Size bounds

Braixen's height ranges from 0.49 m to 1.75 m, with the average being 1 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.49 m1′07″	0.5 m1′08″
XS	0.5 m1′08″	0.75 m2′06″
M	0.75 m2′06″	1.25 m4′01″
XL	1.25 m4′01″	1.5 m4′11″
XXL	1.5 m4′11″	1.75 m5′09″

Encounter data

Movement type: Jumping
Movement Timer: 10s
Jump Time: 0.9s
Attack Probability: 10%
Attack Timer: 29s
Dodge Probability: 15%
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	520,000	304	296
40	280,000	304	10
35	190,000	196	-
30	125,000	126	-
25	80,000	87	-
20	47,500	58	-
15	25,500	38	-
10	11,000	19	-
5	3,000	9	-

Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Braixen from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy and 296 Candy XL.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Braixen

Braixen high resolution sprites

High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Braixen. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.

Official artwork

Wallpaper

Braixen Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
X, Omega Ruby	It has a twig stuck in its tail. With friction from its tail fur, it sets the twig on fire and launches into battle.
Y, Alpha Sapphire	When the twig is plucked from its tail, friction sets the twig alight. The flame is used to send signals to its allies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Braixen in Pokémon GO?

Braixen’s best moves are Ember and Flamethrower, for 8.8 DPS and 112.8 TDO.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Braixen’s strengths and weaknesses?

Fire-type Pokémon are weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, and Steel-type moves.

How does Braixen perform in Raids?

Braixen ranks #162 among Fire-type attackers (E Tier).

What is Braixen’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Braixen tops out at 1,813 CP at Level 40 and 2,049 CP at Level 50.

Can Braixen be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Braixen can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Braixen Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Braixen cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Braixen?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Braixen: Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Houndoom, Mega Blaziken, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, Mega Chandelure, and Mega Delphox.

Pokémon

Overview and stats

ATK

DEF

Moves and best movesets

Data table

Ember

Flamethrower

7.38

8.80

112.8

Scratch

Flamethrower

7.34

8.76

112.3

Scratch

Psyshock

6.66

7.94

101.8

Ember

Psyshock

6.57

7.84

100.6

Scratch

Flame Charge

6.51

7.76

99.5

Ember

Flame Charge

6.42

7.66

98.2

Damage	10
Energy	10
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.6s - 0.8s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Sunny

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.6s - 0.8s

Damage	4
Energy	9

Damage

Energy

Damage	6
Energy	4
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	4

Damage

Energy

Damage	70
Energy	33
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	4.0s
Damage window	3.1s - 3.6s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Sunny

Duration

4.0s

Damage window

3.1s - 3.6s

Damage	65
Energy	50

Damage

Energy

Damage	65
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.3s - 1.5s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Sunny

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.3s - 1.5s

Damage	90
Energy	55

Damage

Energy

Damage	60
Energy	33
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.8s - 2.4s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Windy

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

1.8s - 2.4s

Damage	70
Energy	40

Damage

Energy

Max CP

2049 CP

Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs

Research

731 CP - 777 CP

Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Eggs

975 CP - 1036 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Raids

975 CP - 1036 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

1219 CP - 1295 CP

Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

25 CP

80 CP

135 CP

189 CP

244 CP

299 CP

354 CP

408 CP

463 CP

518 CP

569 CP

621 CP

673 CP

725 CP

777 CP

828 CP

880 CP

932 CP

984 CP

1036 CP

1087 CP

1139 CP

1191 CP

1243 CP

1295 CP

1346 CP

1398 CP

1450 CP

1502 CP

1554 CP

1580 CP

1606 CP

1631 CP

1657 CP

1683 CP

1709 CP

1735 CP

1761 CP

1787 CP

1813 CP

1836 CP

1859 CP

1882 CP

1906 CP

1929 CP

1953 CP

1977 CP

2001 CP

2025 CP

2049 CP

Pokédex Number

#654

Height

1 m

Weight

14.5 kg

Region

Generation 6

Can be traded

Allowed

Gender

♂ 87.5% Male

♀ 12.5% Female

Buddy distance

3 km

Released

Yes

Shiny released

Yes

Pokémon Home transfer

Allowed

Base Flee Rate

Catch rewards

300

Additional Move Cost

10000

Mega Energy reward
For walking as a Buddy

15 Mega Energy

Pokémon

Requires

Evolution

Fennekin

25 Candy

Braixen

100 Candy

Delphox

300 / 60 Energy (Mega Evolution)

Mega Delphox

XXS

XXL

0.49 m

0.5 m

1 m

1.5 m

1.75 m

Size

Lower bound

Upper bound

XXS

0.49 m1′07″

0.5 m1′08″

0.75 m2′06″

1.25 m4′01″

1.5 m4′11″

XXL

1.5 m4′11″

1.75 m5′09″

LVL

Stardust

Candy

Candy XL

520,000

304

296

280,000

304

190,000

196

125,000

126

80,000

47,500

25,500

11,000

3,000

Versions

Pokédex entry

X, Omega Ruby

It has a twig stuck in its tail. With friction from its tail fur, it sets the twig on fire and launches into battle.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

When the twig is plucked from its tail, friction sets the twig alight. The flame is used to send signals to its allies.

Braixen Stats and Max CP

Braixen's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Braixen Type Chart

Braixen takes increased damage from:

Braixen takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Fire

Evolution Chart

Braixen family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Braixen

Braixen high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Braixen in Pokémon GO?

What are Braixen’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Braixen perform in Raids?

What is Braixen’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Braixen be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Braixen Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Braixen?

Overview and stats

Braixen Stats and Max CP

Braixen's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Braixen Type Chart

Braixen takes increased damage from:

Braixen takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Fire

Evolution Chart

Braixen family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Braixen

Braixen high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Braixen in Pokémon GO?

What are Braixen’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Braixen perform in Raids?

What is Braixen’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Braixen be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Braixen Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Braixen?