Braixen

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Braixen is a Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Fire-type Pokémon, Braixen is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves.

Braixen's maximum Combat Power stat is 2049 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Ember / Flamethrower. Braixen encounters are boosted during Sunny weather. Shiny Braixen is available! ✨

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

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
FireFire-type
Great LeagueGreat League

Braixen Type Chart

Braixen takes increased damage from:Braixen takes increased damage from:

GroundGround160.0%
RockRock160.0%
WaterWater160.0%

Braixen takes reduced damage from:Braixen takes reduced damage from:

BugBug62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
FireFire62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
IceIce62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Moves Analysis

Moves

Ember + Flamethrower

Braixen's best Fire-type moveset is Ember / Flamethrower, with 8.07 DPS and 91.1 TDO. These moves are boosted by Sunny weather. Braixen ranks #153 (F Tier) as a Fire attacker with that moveset.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.FireEmber FireFlamethrower 8.0791.16.61
      2.NormalScratch FireFlamethrower 8.0691.06.60
      3.NormalScratch PsychicPsyshock 7.3983.46.05
      4.FireEmber PsychicPsyshock 7.2782.15.95
      5.NormalScratch FireFlame Charge 7.2381.65.92
      6.FireEmber FireFlame Charge 7.1180.25.82

      Fast Attacks

      • FireEmberDamage10Energy10Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Ember
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • GrassGrass
          • IceIce
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage10
        Energy10
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.6s - 0.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage4
        Energy9

        Effects
        Ember has no special effects.
        See Ember details page ↗
      • NormalScratchDamage6Energy4Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Scratch
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage6
        Energy4
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage4
        Energy2

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

      Charged Attacks

      • FireFlame ChargeDamage70Energy33Duration4.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Flame Charge
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • GrassGrass
          • IceIce
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage70
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration4.0s
        Damage window3.1s - 3.6s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage65
        Energy50

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Flame Charge has a 100.0% chance to:

        • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
        See Flame Charge details page ↗
      • FireFlamethrowerDamage65Energy50Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Flamethrower
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • GrassGrass
          • IceIce
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage65
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.3s - 1.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage90
        Energy55

        Effects
        Flamethrower has no special effects.
        See Flamethrower details page ↗
      • PsychicPsyshockDamage60Energy33Duration2.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Psyshock
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • PoisonPoison
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 39.1%
          • DarkDark
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage60
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration2.5s
        Damage window1.8s - 2.4s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage70
        Energy40

        Effects
        Psyshock has no special effects.
        See Psyshock details page ↗
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Braixen's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Braixen's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Braixen has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Braixen in the meta

      Braixen in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Recommended moves

      ⚔️ Raids

      Live and let live. Braixen ain’t made for raids, folks! 🫡

      🛡️ Gyms

      Spoiler alert: Braixen’s evolution, Delphox, isn’t a good Gym defender, so what do you expect from Braixen? 🤔

      PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

      Recommended moves

      🔵 Great League

      Braixen is a Fire type, but it runs cold in PvP. 🥶

      🟡 Ultra League

      Cold, cruel defeat. 🥶🥶

      🟣 Master League

      Unimaginable defeat you can’t get over. 💀

      Pokédex information

      Kalos
      Pokédex Number#654
      Height1 m
      Weight14.5 kg
      RegionGeneration 6
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance3 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedYes
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy5
      Stardust300
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy25
      Stardust10000

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Braixen family

      A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Braixen in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

      Fennekin Pokémon GOFennekin
      Braixen Pokémon GOBraixen
      Delphox Pokémon GODelphox
      Mega Delphox Pokémon GOMega Delphox
      Shadow Fennekin Pokémon GOShadow Fennekin
      Shadow Braixen Pokémon GOShadow Braixen
      Shadow Delphox Pokémon GOShadow Delphox
      Size information
      XXSXSMXLXXL
      Braixen scaled to 0.538235294117647x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Braixen scaled to 0.5441176470588236x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Braixen scaled to 0.8382352941176471x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmBraixen scaled to 1.1323529411764706x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Braixen scaled to 1.2794117647058825x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
      0.49 m0.5 m1 m1.5 m1.75 m

      Braixen's height ranges from 0.49 m to 1.75 m, with the average being 1 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

      Size bounds

      This table shows the size bounds of Braixen in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

      SizeLower boundUpper bound
      XXS0.49 m0.5 m
      1′07″1′08″
      XS0.5 m1 m
      1′08″3′03″
      M0.75 m1.25 m
      2′06″4′01″
      XL1.25 m1.5 m
      4′01″4′11″
      XXL1.5 m1.75 m
      4′11″5′09″
      Encounter data
      Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
      Movement Timer10s
      Jump Time1s
      Attack Probability10.0%
      Attack Timer29s
      Dodge Probability15.0%
      Dodge Duration0s
      Dodge Distance0
      Min Action Frequency1s
      Max Action Frequency2s

      Braixen CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Braixen's has 2049 max CP (at Level 50). A Braixen obtained from Raids can be encountered from 975 CP to 1036 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1219 CP to 1295 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Braixen can be found in the 731 CP to 777 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP2049 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch731 CP - 777 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs975 CP - 1036 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids975 CP - 1036 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      1219 CP - 1295 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have 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. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Braixen Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      125 CP280 CP3135 CP
      4189 CP5244 CP6299 CP
      7354 CP8408 CP9463 CP
      10518 CP11569 CP12621 CP
      13673 CP14725 CP15777 CP
      16828 CP17880 CP18932 CP
      19984 CP201036 CP211087 CP
      221139 CP231191 CP241243 CP
      251295 CP261346 CP271398 CP
      281450 CP291502 CP301554 CP
      311580 CP321606 CP331631 CP
      341657 CP351683 CP361709 CP
      371735 CP381761 CP391787 CP
      401813 CP411836 CP421859 CP
      431882 CP441906 CP451929 CP
      461953 CP471977 CP482001 CP
      492025 CP502049 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Braixen

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Braixen's Fire-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Braixen.

      Fire Fire

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      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.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Braixen Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

      StardustCandyCandy XL
      LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Braixen Candy296 Braixen Candy XL
      LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Braixen Candy10 Braixen Candy XL
      LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Braixen Candy-
      LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Braixen Candy-
      LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Braixen Candy-
      LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Braixen Candy-
      LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Braixen Candy-
      LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Braixen Candy-
      LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Braixen Candy-

      Braixen Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Braixen from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Braixen in Pokémon GO.

      Complete Braixen Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112001 Candy- 2001 Braixen Candy-
      1.522001 Candy- 4002 Braixen Candy-
      232001 Candy- 6003 Braixen Candy-
      2.542001 Candy- 8004 Braixen Candy-
      354001 Candy- 1,2005 Braixen Candy-
      3.564001 Candy- 1,6006 Braixen Candy-
      474001 Candy- 2,0007 Braixen Candy-
      4.584001 Candy- 2,4008 Braixen Candy-
      596001 Candy- 3,0009 Braixen Candy-
      5.5106001 Candy- 3,60010 Braixen Candy-
      6116001 Candy- 4,20011 Braixen Candy-
      6.5126001 Candy- 4,80012 Braixen Candy-
      7138001 Candy- 5,60013 Braixen Candy-
      7.5148001 Candy- 6,40014 Braixen Candy-
      8158001 Candy- 7,20015 Braixen Candy-
      8.5168001 Candy- 8,00016 Braixen Candy-
      9171,0001 Candy- 9,00017 Braixen Candy-
      9.5181,0001 Candy- 10,00018 Braixen Candy-
      10191,0001 Candy- 11,00019 Braixen Candy-
      10.5201,0001 Candy- 12,00020 Braixen Candy-
      11211,3002 Candy- 13,30022 Braixen Candy-
      11.5221,3002 Candy- 14,60024 Braixen Candy-
      12231,3002 Candy- 15,90026 Braixen Candy-
      12.5241,3002 Candy- 17,20028 Braixen Candy-
      13251,6002 Candy- 18,80030 Braixen Candy-
      13.5261,6002 Candy- 20,40032 Braixen Candy-
      14271,6002 Candy- 22,00034 Braixen Candy-
      14.5281,6002 Candy- 23,60036 Braixen Candy-
      15291,9002 Candy- 25,50038 Braixen Candy-
      15.5301,9002 Candy- 27,40040 Braixen Candy-
      16311,9002 Candy- 29,30042 Braixen Candy-
      16.5321,9002 Candy- 31,20044 Braixen Candy-
      17332,2002 Candy- 33,40046 Braixen Candy-
      17.5342,2002 Candy- 35,60048 Braixen Candy-
      18352,2002 Candy- 37,80050 Braixen Candy-
      18.5362,2002 Candy- 40,00052 Braixen Candy-
      19372,5002 Candy- 42,50054 Braixen Candy-
      19.5382,5002 Candy- 45,00056 Braixen Candy-
      20392,5002 Candy- 47,50058 Braixen Candy-
      20.5402,5002 Candy- 50,00060 Braixen Candy-
      21413,0003 Candy- 53,00063 Braixen Candy-
      21.5423,0003 Candy- 56,00066 Braixen Candy-
      22433,0003 Candy- 59,00069 Braixen Candy-
      22.5443,0003 Candy- 62,00072 Braixen Candy-
      23453,5003 Candy- 65,50075 Braixen Candy-
      23.5463,5003 Candy- 69,00078 Braixen Candy-
      24473,5003 Candy- 72,50081 Braixen Candy-
      24.5483,5003 Candy- 76,00084 Braixen Candy-
      25494,0003 Candy- 80,00087 Braixen Candy-
      25.5504,0003 Candy- 84,00090 Braixen Candy-
      26514,0004 Candy- 88,00094 Braixen Candy-
      26.5524,0004 Candy- 92,00098 Braixen Candy-
      27534,5004 Candy- 96,500102 Braixen Candy-
      27.5544,5004 Candy- 101,000106 Braixen Candy-
      28554,5004 Candy- 105,500110 Braixen Candy-
      28.5564,5004 Candy- 110,000114 Braixen Candy-
      29575,0004 Candy- 115,000118 Braixen Candy-
      29.5585,0004 Candy- 120,000122 Braixen Candy-
      30595,0004 Candy- 125,000126 Braixen Candy-
      30.5605,0004 Candy- 130,000130 Braixen Candy-
      31616,0006 Candy- 136,000136 Braixen Candy-
      31.5626,0006 Candy- 142,000142 Braixen Candy-
      32636,0006 Candy- 148,000148 Braixen Candy-
      32.5646,0006 Candy- 154,000154 Braixen Candy-
      33657,0008 Candy- 161,000162 Braixen Candy-
      33.5667,0008 Candy- 168,000170 Braixen Candy-
      34677,0008 Candy- 175,000178 Braixen Candy-
      34.5687,0008 Candy- 182,000186 Braixen Candy-
      35698,00010 Candy- 190,000196 Braixen Candy-
      35.5708,00010 Candy- 198,000206 Braixen Candy-
      36718,00010 Candy- 206,000216 Braixen Candy-
      36.5728,00010 Candy- 214,000226 Braixen Candy-
      37739,00012 Candy- 223,000238 Braixen Candy-
      37.5749,00012 Candy- 232,000250 Braixen Candy-
      38759,00012 Candy- 241,000262 Braixen Candy-
      38.5769,00012 Candy- 250,000274 Braixen Candy-
      397710,00015 Candy- 260,000289 Braixen Candy-
      39.57810,00015 Candy- 270,000304 Braixen Candy-
      407910,000- 10 Braixen Candy XL280,000304 Braixen Candy10 Braixen Candy XL
      40.58010,000- 10 Braixen Candy XL290,000304 Braixen Candy20 Braixen Candy XL
      418111,000- 10 Braixen Candy XL301,000304 Braixen Candy30 Braixen Candy XL
      41.58211,000- 10 Braixen Candy XL312,000304 Braixen Candy40 Braixen Candy XL
      428311,000- 12 Braixen Candy XL323,000304 Braixen Candy52 Braixen Candy XL
      42.58411,000- 12 Braixen Candy XL334,000304 Braixen Candy64 Braixen Candy XL
      438512,000- 12 Braixen Candy XL346,000304 Braixen Candy76 Braixen Candy XL
      43.58612,000- 12 Braixen Candy XL358,000304 Braixen Candy88 Braixen Candy XL
      448712,000- 15 Braixen Candy XL370,000304 Braixen Candy103 Braixen Candy XL
      44.58812,000- 15 Braixen Candy XL382,000304 Braixen Candy118 Braixen Candy XL
      458913,000- 15 Braixen Candy XL395,000304 Braixen Candy133 Braixen Candy XL
      45.59013,000- 15 Braixen Candy XL408,000304 Braixen Candy148 Braixen Candy XL
      469113,000- 17 Braixen Candy XL421,000304 Braixen Candy165 Braixen Candy XL
      46.59213,000- 17 Braixen Candy XL434,000304 Braixen Candy182 Braixen Candy XL
      479314,000- 17 Braixen Candy XL448,000304 Braixen Candy199 Braixen Candy XL
      47.59414,000- 17 Braixen Candy XL462,000304 Braixen Candy216 Braixen Candy XL
      489514,000- 20 Braixen Candy XL476,000304 Braixen Candy236 Braixen Candy XL
      48.59614,000- 20 Braixen Candy XL490,000304 Braixen Candy256 Braixen Candy XL
      499715,000- 20 Braixen Candy XL505,000304 Braixen Candy276 Braixen Candy XL
      49.59815,000- 20 Braixen Candy XL520,000304 Braixen Candy296 Braixen Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Braixen

      Braixen high resolution sprites

      Braixen Pokédex entries

      Kalos
      VersionsPokédex entry
      X, Omega RubyIt 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 SapphireWhen 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 Braixen’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Fire-type Pokémon, Braixen is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves.

      What are the best moves for Braixen in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Braixen in Pokémon GO are Ember and Flamethrower. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 8.071 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 91.113.

      How does Braixen perform in Raids?

      Braixen's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      How does Braixen rank as a Fire-type attacker?

      Braixen is an F-Tier Fire-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Braixen?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Braixen: Mega Houndoom, Mega Blaziken, Mega Camerupt, and Primal Groudon.

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

      Braixen’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1813 CP and 2049 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.