Braixen
#654 (Kalos)
Best moveset for Braixen
The best moves for Braixen are Ember and Flamethrower when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Attacking
12DPS
39DPS
Defending
12DPS
21DPS
Trainer Battles
4.5EPT
1.96DPE
Evolution
There are 4 Pokémon in the Fennekin family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Braixen evolves from Fennekin for 25 Candy, and into Delphox for 100 Candy, then temporarily into Mega Delphox.
- Evolving Mega Delphox costs 300 Mega Energy the first time, and 60 Mega Energy every time after.
Game images
Braixen, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Braixen is a Fire Pokémon which evolves from Fennekin. It is weak to Ground, Rock and Water moves. Braixen's best moveset is Ember & Flamethrower and it has a Max CP of 2,049. Braixen evolves into Delphox.
About
"It has a twig stuck in its tail. With friction from its tail fur, it sets the twig on fire and launches into battle."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Ember | 10 | 12 |
| Scratch | 6 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Charge | 70 | 3 | 2.55 |
| Psyshock | 60 | 3 | 1.82 |
| Flamethrower | 65 | 2 | 1.56 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ember
12 DPS
|
Flamethrower
39 DPS
|
8.5 | 100% |
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Flamethrower
39 DPS
|
8.4 | 99% |
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
7.6 | 89% |
|
Ember
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
7.5 | 89% |
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Psyshock
24 DPS
|
7.5 | 88% |
|
Ember
12 DPS
|
Psyshock
24 DPS
|
7.4 | 87% |
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Flame Charge
21 DPS
|
7.3 | 86% |
|
Ember
12 DPS
|
Flame Charge
21 DPS
|
7.2 | 85% |
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
5.9 | 70% |
|
Ember
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
5.4 | 64% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Braixen?
Braixen is weak to Ground, Rock and Water moves.
The best counter to Braixen is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, followed by Primal Groudon, Mega Greninja and Mega Diancie.
The top Braixen counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Primal Kyogre | 100% | |
| Primal Groudon | 99% | |
| Mega Greninja | 97% | |
| Mega Greninja | 97% | |
| Mega Greninja | 95% | |
| Mega Greninja | 94% | |
| Primal Kyogre | 93% | |
| Primal Kyogre | 92% | |
| Primal Groudon | 91% | |
| Mega Diancie | 90% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
171 |
| Defense |
|
130 |
| Stamina |
|
153 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 132 |
Size
| Height | 1 m |
| Weight | 14.5 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
777 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,036 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,554 |
|
Level 40 |
1,813 |
|
Level 50 |
2,049 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,295 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,683 |