Best Braixen counters in Pokémon GO

Looking for the best ways to take down Braixen in Pokémon GO Raid Battles? Our guide has got you covered with a comprehensive list of the top Braixen counters, including the highest DPS and tankiest options.

Simulation settings

Weather

Extreme↓

Raid Difficulty

3-Star Raid (3600 HP)↓

Attacker typing

Select...↓

Attacker moves type

Select...↓

Shadow PokémonShadow Pokémon

Mega PokémonMega Pokémon

Primal PokémonPrimal Pokémon

Best Braixen counters

#	Name	Fast Attack	Charged Attack	DPS	TDO	Faints	TTW	Score
1	Primal Kyogre	Waterfall	Origin Pulse *	53.41	3299.94	1	71.8s	149.7
2	Primal Groudon	Mud Shot	Precipice Blades *	53.29	3292.21	1	71.9s	149.4
3	Mega Swampert	Water Gun	Hydro Cannon *	47.55	2535.92	1	81.4s	128.5
4	Mega Tyranitar	Smack Down *	Stone Edge	41.24	3431.05	1	91.5s	124.6
5	Shadow Rhyperior	Mud-Slap	Rock Wrecker *	46.43	2102.25	1	84.4s	120.4
6	Mega Diancie	Rock Throw	Rock Slide	48.57	1785.97	2	82.2s	119.6
7	Mega Gyarados	Waterfall	Hydro Pump	40.68	2896.38	1	93.5s	118.2
8	Mega Rayquaza	Dragon Tail	Dragon Ascent	43.97	2289.87	1	88.2s	118.1
9	Mega Blastoise	Water Gun	Hydro Cannon *	44.26	2145.00	1	88.0s	116.8
10	Shadow Garchomp	Mud Shot	Earth Power *	44.72	1918.86	1	88.0s	114.5
11	Shadow Tyranitar	Smack Down *	Stone Edge	40.93	2272.70	1	94.3s	111.7
12	Kyogre	Waterfall	Origin Pulse *	41.57	2112.08	1	93.4s	111.0
13	Mega Aerodactyl	Rock Throw	Rock Slide	42.30	1905.25	1	92.7s	109.6
14	Shadow Kingler	Bubble	Crabhammer	48.42	1245.46	2	85.9s	109.0
15	Shadow Swampert	Water Gun	Hydro Cannon *	43.91	1635.09	2	90.8s	108.5
16	Shadow Feraligatr	Water Gun *	Hydro Cannon *	42.96	1511.04	2	93.3s	104.6
17	Groudon	Mud Shot	Precipice Blades *	41.86	1612.00	2	94.9s	104.3
18	Rhyperior	Mud-Slap	Rock Wrecker *	38.41	2060.79	1	100.7s	104.0
19	Tyrantrum	Rock Throw	Meteor Beam	37.88	2011.79	1	102.2s	102.3
20	Shadow Gyarados	Waterfall	Hydro Pump	40.67	1536.76	2	97.9s	100.8

Show 10Show 20Show 50Show 100

1 of 5

About the results

Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Braixen in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Braixen down quickly with high DPS, or the tankiest counters that can withstand its attacks, our guide has something for every trainer.

This table displays a list of best Braixen counters in Pokémon GO with their Fast Attacks, Charged Attacks, DPS (damage per second), TDO (total damage output), faints, TTW (time to win), and score. The list is sorted by the score, which is calculated based on the DPS, TDO, faints, and TTW.

The top-ranked Braixen counter is Primal Kyogre, followed by Primal Groudon, Mega Swampert, and Mega Tyranitar. The table also includes Shadow Rhyperior, Mega Diancie, Mega Gyarados, and Mega Rayquaza, among others. Each Pokemon's type is indicated by an icon beside their name.

Braixen type chart

When fighting Braixen, keep in mind the following that 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.

Weaknesses

Ground	160.0%
Rock	160.0%
Water	160.0%

Resistances

Bug	62.5%
Fairy	62.5%
Fire	62.5%
Grass	62.5%
Ice	62.5%
Steel	62.5%

Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.