Stats & Training
Braixen's spread isn't flashy. Sp. Atk leads, Defense trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 2 Sp. Atk EVs, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It has a twig stuck in its tail. With friction from its tail fur, it sets the twig on fire and launches into battle.
When the twig is plucked from its tail, friction sets the twig alight. The flame is used to send signals to its allies.
Braixen Weakness
Type-wise, Braixen takes extra damage from Water, Ground, and Rock. 6 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy |
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Garchomp can KO Braixen with Earthquake (105-124%). Tyranitar threatens a KO with Stone Edge (134-157%). Gastrodon deals 36-43% with Scald.
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Braixen View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x105-124%KO | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Braixen View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge 2x134-157%KO Pursuit27-32% Crunch53-63% Superpower53-63% | ||
 Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityStormdrain ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Braixen View Gastrodon builds →Scald 2x36-43% | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Evolution
Braixen is the middle stage between Fennekin and Delphox. It's a three-stage line with one more evolution to go. For breeding, average hatch time with a massive partner pool via one egg group. Sp.Atk has grown the most so far (+28), but there's still another 125 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Braixen to get Fennekin eggs using 200 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Heat Wave, Hypnosis, Magic Coat and 1 more.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Braixen Best Moveset
The special wall spread is where Braixen earns its spot. Eviolite for a bulk boost that only works before full evolution, Calm nature for the right lean, and Wish handles sustain. Magician does the rest without needing a move slot.
Best Build
Braixen best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Fire Spin
- Toxic
- Wish
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding's the move. Heat Wave and Hypnosis give Braixen options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 7 types already covers a decent range on top of Overheat and Fire Blast. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Braixen in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
No wild encounters for Braixen in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Bring Fennekin over from X, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Braixen in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Step 1Obtain FennekinReceive as a gift in:
Then trade to Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire to continue the evolution chain.
Step 2Braixen ✓
Braixen Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Braixen isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Delphox to unlock its full potential. At 409 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Braixen's biggest threats include Greninja (Water), Rhydon (Ground), and Aerodactyl (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.
Blaze is the go-to ability for Braixen. It strengthens fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its hidden ability Magician can work in specific setups.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Braixen fills the support role. It's leaning toward the special side (base 90 Sp. Atk). Base 73 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.
Game Availability
Introduced in X & Y, Braixen has appeared in 6 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves