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 |
 Tapu Fini WaterFairy | A | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Hope Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braixen View Tapu Fini builds →Hydro Pump 2x119-141%KO Muddy Water 2x99-116%KO Surf 2x99-116%KO Waterfall 2x84-99% | ||
 Primarina WaterFairy | A | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Popplio (Iki Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braixen View Primarina builds →Hydro Pump 2x152-179%KO Sparkling Aria 2x125-148%KO Surf 2x125-148%KO Scald 2x112-132%KO | ||
 Zygarde DragonGround | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 16 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braixen View Zygarde builds →Earthquake 2x131-154%KO Stone Edge 2x87-103%KO Land's Wrath 2x118-139%KO Dig 2x106-125%KO | ||
 Nihilego RockPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braixen View Nihilego builds →Head Smash 2x119-141%KO Power Gem 2x112-132%KO | ||
 Golisopod BugWater | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Wimpod (Poni Breaker Coast Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Braixen View Golisopod builds →Surf 2x70-83% Liquidation 2x135-159%KO Scald 2x63-74% Waterfall 2x127-150%KO | ||
In Sun & Moon, Volcanion's Sludge Bomb hits Braixen for 76-90%. Mamoswine threatens a KO with Earthquake (314-369%). Garchomp's Earthquake also KOs at 219-258%.
 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Braixen View Volcanion builds →Sludge Bomb76-90% Fire Blast70-82% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Braixen View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake 2x314-369%KO Ice Shard32-37% Knock Off68-80% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Braixen View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x219-258%KO Stone Edge 2x146-172%KO | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Braixen View Terrakion builds →Close Combat196-231%KO Stone Edge 2x327-385%KO Earthquake 2x218-256%KO | ||
Sun & Moon 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 218 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Heat Wave, Hypnosis, Magic Coat and 1 more.
Sun & Moon Braixen Best Moveset
the remaining moves keeps opponents guessing about Braixen's real targets. Charcoal provides extra utility while max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs and Hasty nature handle the stat profile. Magician ties it together.
Best Build
Braixen best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Thunder Punch
- Heat Wave
- Zen Headbutt
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding's the move. Heat Wave and Hypnosis give Braixen options it can't learn any other way, and Normal and Psychic coverage and more 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
Transfer Moves
How to Get Braixen in Sun & Moon
Braixen Guide
In Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, Braixen fills the balanced 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