Stats & Training
Frigibax's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Sp. Atk trails, 0 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 1 Attack EV, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Frigibax absorbs heat through its dorsal fin and converts the heat into ice energy. The higher the temperature, the more energy Frigibax stores.
This Pokémon lives in forests and craggy areas. Using the power of its dorsal fin, it cools the inside of its nest like a refrigerator.
Frigibax Weakness
Frigibax is weak to Fighting, Rock, Dragon, Steel, and Fairy. That's a lot of weak spots to cover so team support is important.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass |
 Latios DragonPsychic | S | |
Dragon is super effective against FrigibaxView Latios → | ||
 Archaludon SteelDragon | A | |
Steel is super effective against FrigibaxView Archaludon → | ||
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Fighting is super effective against FrigibaxView Annihilape → | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Rock is super effective against FrigibaxView Glimmora → | ||
 Whimsicott GrassFairy | A | |
Fairy is super effective against FrigibaxView Whimsicott → | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Latios can KO Frigibax with Draco Meteor (136-161%). Archaludon threatens a KO with Dragon Pulse (87-103%). Annihilape deals 66-77% with Drain Punch.
Latios DragonPsychic | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemSouldew NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Frigibax View Latios builds →Draco Meteor 2x136-161%KO | ||
Archaludon SteelDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Frigibax View Archaludon builds →Flash Cannon 2x82-97% Dragon Pulse 2x87-103%KO | ||
Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Frigibax View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch 2x66-77% | ||
Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Frigibax View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 2x70-82% | ||
Whimsicott GrassFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemCovert Cloak NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Frigibax View Whimsicott builds →Moonblast 2x54-64% | ||
Scarlet & Violet Evolution
Frigibax is the start of a three-stage chain. It evolves into Arctibax first, then eventually reaches Baxcalibur. For breeding, takes forever to hatch with plenty of partners via two egg groups. Evolving adds up to 280 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Frigibax easily with 65 breeding partners from the Dragon and Mineral egg groups. Pass egg moves like Aqua Tail, Dragon Rush, Freeze-Dry and 1 more to offspring.
Scarlet & Violet Frigibax Best Moveset
Don't let the NFE status fool you. Frigibax with Eviolite hits bulk numbers that compete with final forms. Spread EVs and Careful nature maximize that, and Thermalexchange handles the rest.
Best Build
Frigibax best EVs are HP and Attack
Bulky Support Moveset
- Icicle Crash
- Swords Dance
- Outrage
- Dragon Claw
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Frigibax gets Aqua Tail and Dragon Rush exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Normal and Dark coverage and more rounds out the picture alongside Draco Meteor and Outrage.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Frigibax in Scarlet & Violet
Frigibax is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
This is an event-exclusive or special distribution.
Frigibax Guide
Frigibax becomes Arctibax at level 35, then Baxcalibur at level 54. Straight three-stage line with no branching.
Frigibax evolves into Arctibax at level 35. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
In Scarlet & Violet, Frigibax does the job early-game if you need a Dragon/Ice type on your team. Evolve it into Arctibax before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Frigibax is catchable in Scarlet & Violet. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 1 other game across the series.
Game Availability
Introduced in Scarlet & Violet, Frigibax has appeared in 2 games across 2 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- 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 6XY
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 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves