Braixen

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Braixen is a Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,813 CP and is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Ember / Flamethrower. It is boosted by Sunny weather. Its shiny form 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 & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Braixen PvE 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? 🤔

Braixen PvP 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. 💀

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%

Braixen best moveset

Moves

Ember + Flamethrower

Braixen's best Fire-type moveset is Ember / Flamethrower, with 8.80 DPS and 112.8 TDO. These moves are boosted by Sunny weather. Braixen ranks #161 (E Tier) as a Fire attacker with that moveset.
1.FireEmberFireFlamethrower7.388.80112.8
2.NormalScratchFireFlamethrower7.348.76112.3
3.NormalScratchPsychicPsyshock6.667.94101.8
4.FireEmberPsychicPsyshock6.577.84100.6
5.NormalScratchFireFlame Charge6.517.7699.5
6.FireEmberFireFlame Charge6.427.6698.2

Fast Attacks

  • FireEmber10101.0s
    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 ↗
  • NormalScratch640.5s
    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
    Damage3
    Energy4

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

Charged Attacks

  • FireFlame Charge70334.0s
    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 ↗
  • FireFlamethrower65502.0s
    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 ↗
  • PsychicPsyshock60332.5s
    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 charged 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 Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged 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 CP Chart

CP Chart

Braixen reaches a maximum of 1,813 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 975–1,036 CP, rising to 1,219–1,295 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 731–777 CP.

Max CPMax CP1813 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 guaranteed 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. CP Calculator

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

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 Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy25
Stardust10000
Mega Energy reward
For walking as a Buddy
Candy15 Mega Energy

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
FennekinFennekin
  • 25 Candy25 Candy
BraixenBraixen
BraixenBraixen
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
DelphoxDelphox
DelphoxDelphox
  • 300 / 60 Energy (Mega Evolution)300 / 60 Energy (Mega Evolution)
Mega Delphox (Mega)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.

Mega Pokémon that boost Braixen

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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 Bonus –Mega 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 Bonus –While 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.

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.

Braixen family

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

FennekinFennekin
BraixenBraixen
DelphoxDelphox
Mega Delphox (Mega)Mega Delphox
Shadow Fennekin (Shadow)Shadow Fennekin
Shadow Braixen (Shadow)Shadow Braixen
Shadow Delphox (Shadow)Shadow Delphox

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
BraixenBraixenBraixenScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmBraixenBraixen
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

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Braixen

Braixen high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Braixen. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Braixen Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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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 8.799 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 112.807.

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 E-Tier Fire-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

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, and Mega Delphox.

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.