Shadow Braixen

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

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

Shadow 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
1036 CP
Lvl 15 Research
777 CP

Shadow Braixen's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
FireFire-type
Great LeagueGreat League

Shadow Braixen Type Chart

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

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

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

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

Shadow Braixen best moveset

Moves

Ember + Flamethrower

Shadow Braixen's best Fire-type moveset is Ember / Flamethrower, with 9.10 DPS and 85.6 TDO. These moves are boosted by Sunny weather. Shadow Braixen ranks #130 (F Tier) as a Fire attacker with that moveset.
CogSimulation settings
    Opponent
    A neutral benchmark that ignores type matchups, so all movesets are compared equally.Uses the selected Pokémon's typing and defensive stats.
    Selected opponent
    Dummy boss
    #
    Fast Attack
    Charged Attack
    DPS
    TDO
    Score 🔽
    1.FireEmber FireFlamethrower 9.1085.67.19
    2.NormalScratch FireFlamethrower 9.0284.87.13
    3.NormalScratch PsychicPsyshock 8.4579.56.68
    4.FireEmber PsychicPsyshock 8.3678.66.61
    5.NormalScratch FireFlame Charge 8.3178.16.56
    6.FireEmber FireFlame Charge 8.2077.16.48
    7.FireEmber NormalFrustration 0.1000
    8.NormalScratch NormalFrustration 0.1000

    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 ↗
    • NormalFrustrationDamage10Energy33Duration2.0s
      Toggle more information for move: Frustration
      Type effectiveness chart
      • 62.5%
        • RockRock
        • SteelSteel
      • 39.1%
        • GhostGhost
      Gym and Raid Battles
      Damage10
      Energy33
      Weather boost
      • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
      Duration2.0s
      Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
      Trainer Battles
      Damage10
      Energy70

      Effects
      Frustration has no special effects.
      See Frustration 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 Shadow Braixen's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow 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 Shadow Braixen has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

    Shadow Braixen in the meta

    Shadow Braixen in the meta

    PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

    Recommended moves

    Be it stats or a strong moveset, Shadow Braixen lacks both. So there's no point using it in ⚔️ Raids or putting it up for 🛡️ Gym defense.

    PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

    Recommended moves

    🔵 Great League

    Shadow Braixen is an underwhelming Pokémon for PvP as it doesn't have a strong Charged Move that could seal the deal against the bulky threats of the Great League. Besides, with the widespread presence of Water, Ghost, and Dark types in this format, and with nothing spectacular to distinguish Shadow Braixen as a Fire or Psychic type, it hardly gets any wins overall.

    Shadow Braixen maxes out at 2049 CP, making it poor for the Ultra and Master League.

    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

    Shadow Braixen family

    A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow 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

    No size information available for this Pokémon

    Encounter data

    No encounter data available

    How to purify Shadow Braixen
    Purification cost3 Candy
    3000 Stardust
    Shadow Charge MoveNormalFrustration
    Purified Charge MoveNormalReturn

    Shadow Braixen CP Chart

    CP Chart

    Shadow Braixen's has 2049 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Braixen obtained from Raids can be encountered from 928 CP to 1036 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1161 CP to 1295 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow 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 catchRaids928 CP - 1036 CP
    Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
    1161 CP - 1295 CP
    Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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

    Shadow 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 Shadow Braixen

    Photobomb

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

    Shadow Braixen Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

    StardustCandyCandy XL
    LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Braixen Candy360 Shadow Braixen Candy XL
    LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Braixen Candy12 Shadow Braixen Candy XL
    LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Braixen Candy-

    Shadow Braixen Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Braixen from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Braixen in Pokémon GO.

    Complete Shadow Braixen Power Up Costs Table
    LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
    112402 Candy- 2402 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    1.522402 Candy- 4804 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    232402 Candy- 7206 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    2.542402 Candy- 9608 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    354802 Candy- 1,44010 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    3.564802 Candy- 1,92012 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    474802 Candy- 2,40014 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    4.584802 Candy- 2,88016 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    597202 Candy- 3,60018 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    5.5107202 Candy- 4,32020 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    6117202 Candy- 5,04022 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    6.5127202 Candy- 5,76024 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    7139602 Candy- 6,72026 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    7.5149602 Candy- 7,68028 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    8159602 Candy- 8,64030 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    8.5169602 Candy- 9,60032 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    9171,2002 Candy- 10,80034 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    9.5181,2002 Candy- 12,00036 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    10191,2002 Candy- 13,20038 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    10.5201,2002 Candy- 14,40040 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    11211,5603 Candy- 15,96043 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    11.5221,5603 Candy- 17,52046 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    12231,5603 Candy- 19,08049 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    12.5241,5603 Candy- 20,64052 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    13251,9203 Candy- 22,56055 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    13.5261,9203 Candy- 24,48058 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    14271,9203 Candy- 26,40061 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    14.5281,9203 Candy- 28,32064 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    15292,2803 Candy- 30,60067 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    15.5302,2803 Candy- 32,88070 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    16312,2803 Candy- 35,16073 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    16.5322,2803 Candy- 37,44076 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    17332,6403 Candy- 40,08079 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    17.5342,6403 Candy- 42,72082 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    18352,6403 Candy- 45,36085 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    18.5362,6403 Candy- 48,00088 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    19373,0003 Candy- 51,00091 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    19.5383,0003 Candy- 54,00094 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    20393,0003 Candy- 57,00097 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    20.5403,0003 Candy- 60,000100 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    21413,6004 Candy- 63,600104 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    21.5423,6004 Candy- 67,200108 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    22433,6004 Candy- 70,800112 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    22.5443,6004 Candy- 74,400116 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    23454,2004 Candy- 78,600120 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    23.5464,2004 Candy- 82,800124 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    24474,2004 Candy- 87,000128 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    24.5484,2004 Candy- 91,200132 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    25494,8004 Candy- 96,000136 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    25.5504,8004 Candy- 100,800140 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    26514,8005 Candy- 105,600145 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    26.5524,8005 Candy- 110,400150 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    27535,4005 Candy- 115,800155 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    27.5545,4005 Candy- 121,200160 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    28555,4005 Candy- 126,600165 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    28.5565,4005 Candy- 132,000170 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    29576,0005 Candy- 138,000175 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    29.5586,0005 Candy- 144,000180 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    30596,0005 Candy- 150,000185 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    30.5606,0005 Candy- 156,000190 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    31617,2008 Candy- 163,200198 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    31.5627,2008 Candy- 170,400206 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    32637,2008 Candy- 177,600214 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    32.5647,2008 Candy- 184,800222 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    33658,40010 Candy- 193,200232 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    33.5668,40010 Candy- 201,600242 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    34678,40010 Candy- 210,000252 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    34.5688,40010 Candy- 218,400262 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    35699,60012 Candy- 228,000274 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    35.5709,60012 Candy- 237,600286 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    36719,60012 Candy- 247,200298 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    36.5729,60012 Candy- 256,800310 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    377310,80015 Candy- 267,600325 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    37.57410,80015 Candy- 278,400340 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    387510,80015 Candy- 289,200355 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    38.57610,80015 Candy- 300,000370 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    397712,00018 Candy- 312,000388 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    39.57812,00018 Candy- 324,000406 Shadow Braixen Candy-
    407912,000- 12 Shadow Braixen Candy XL336,000406 Shadow Braixen Candy12 Shadow Braixen Candy XL
    40.58012,000- 12 Shadow Braixen Candy XL348,000406 Shadow Braixen Candy24 Shadow Braixen Candy XL
    418113,200- 12 Shadow Braixen Candy XL361,200406 Shadow Braixen Candy36 Shadow Braixen Candy XL
    41.58213,200- 12 Shadow Braixen Candy XL374,400406 Shadow Braixen Candy48 Shadow Braixen Candy XL
    428313,200- 15 Shadow Braixen Candy XL387,600406 Shadow Braixen Candy63 Shadow Braixen Candy XL
    42.58413,200- 15 Shadow Braixen Candy XL400,800406 Shadow Braixen Candy78 Shadow Braixen Candy XL
    438514,400- 15 Shadow Braixen Candy XL415,200406 Shadow Braixen Candy93 Shadow Braixen Candy XL
    43.58614,400- 15 Shadow Braixen Candy XL429,600406 Shadow Braixen Candy108 Shadow Braixen Candy XL
    448714,400- 18 Shadow Braixen Candy XL444,000406 Shadow Braixen Candy126 Shadow Braixen Candy XL
    44.58814,400- 18 Shadow Braixen Candy XL458,400406 Shadow Braixen Candy144 Shadow Braixen Candy XL
    458915,600- 18 Shadow Braixen Candy XL474,000406 Shadow Braixen Candy162 Shadow Braixen Candy XL
    45.59015,600- 18 Shadow Braixen Candy XL489,600406 Shadow Braixen Candy180 Shadow Braixen Candy XL
    469115,600- 21 Shadow Braixen Candy XL505,200406 Shadow Braixen Candy201 Shadow Braixen Candy XL
    46.59215,600- 21 Shadow Braixen Candy XL520,800406 Shadow Braixen Candy222 Shadow Braixen Candy XL
    479316,800- 21 Shadow Braixen Candy XL537,600406 Shadow Braixen Candy243 Shadow Braixen Candy XL
    47.59416,800- 21 Shadow Braixen Candy XL554,400406 Shadow Braixen Candy264 Shadow Braixen Candy XL
    489516,800- 24 Shadow Braixen Candy XL571,200406 Shadow Braixen Candy288 Shadow Braixen Candy XL
    48.59616,800- 24 Shadow Braixen Candy XL588,000406 Shadow Braixen Candy312 Shadow Braixen Candy XL
    499718,000- 24 Shadow Braixen Candy XL606,000406 Shadow Braixen Candy336 Shadow Braixen Candy XL
    49.59818,000- 24 Shadow Braixen Candy XL624,000406 Shadow Braixen Candy360 Shadow Braixen Candy XL

    Sprites

    Photobomb

    Regular and Shiny Shadow Braixen

    Shadow Braixen high resolution sprites

    Shadow 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 Shadow Braixen’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

    What are the best moves for Shadow Braixen in Pokémon GO?

    The best moves for Shadow Braixen in Pokémon GO are Ember and Flamethrower. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 9.099 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 85.591.

    How does Shadow Braixen perform in Raids?

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

    How does Shadow Braixen rank as a Fire-type attacker?

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

    What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Braixen?

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

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

    Shadow Braixen’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1813 CP and 2049 CP at Level 50.

    Can Shadow Braixen be shiny in Pokémon GO?

    Shadow Braixen can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

    Can Shadow Braixen Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

    Shadow Braixen cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.