Arctibax
#997 (Paldea)
Best moveset for Arctibax
The best moves for Arctibax are Dragon Breath and Avalanche 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
14.4DPS
40.8DPS
Trainer Battles
4EPT
2.4DPE
Evolution
There are 3 Pokémon in the Frigibax family. Arctibax evolves from Frigibax for 25 Candy, and into Baxcalibur for 100 Candy.
Game images
Arctibax, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Arctibax is a Dragon & Ice Pokémon which evolves from Frigibax. It is weak to Fighting, Rock, Steel, Dragon and Fairy moves. Arctibax's best moveset is Dragon Breath & Avalanche and it has a Max CP of 2,365. Arctibax evolves into Baxcalibur.
About
"Arctibax freezes the air around it, protecting its face with an ice mask and turning its dorsal fin into a blade of ice."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Dragon Breath | 6 | 14.4 |
| Ice Fang | 12 | 9.6 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outrage | 110 | 2 | 2.64 |
| Icy Wind | 65 | 3 | 2.36 |
| Avalanche | 85 | 2 | 2.04 |
| Dragon Claw | 45 | 3 | 1.64 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dragon Breath
14.4 DPS
|
Avalanche
40.8 DPS
|
9.8 | 100% |
|
Dragon Breath
14.4 DPS
|
Outrage
33 DPS
|
9.6 | 98% |
|
Ice Fang
9.6 DPS
|
Avalanche
40.8 DPS
|
9.4 | 96% |
|
Ice Fang
9.6 DPS
|
Outrage
33 DPS
|
9.2 | 93% |
|
Dragon Breath
14.4 DPS
|
Dragon Claw
36 DPS
|
9.1 | 93% |
|
Ice Fang
9.6 DPS
|
Dragon Claw
36 DPS
|
8.4 | 86% |
|
Dragon Breath
14.4 DPS
|
Icy Wind
22.3 DPS
|
8 | 82% |
|
Ice Fang
9.6 DPS
|
Icy Wind
22.3 DPS
|
7.3 | 74% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Arctibax?
Arctibax is weak to Fighting, Rock, Steel, Dragon and Fairy moves.
The best counter to Arctibax is Mega Lucario with Force Palm and Aura Sphere, followed by Mega Mewtwo X, Crowned Sword Zacian and Eternatus.
The top Arctibax 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Lucario | 100% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 99% | |
| Crowned Sword Zacian | 99% | |
| Eternatus | 97% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 96% | |
| Mega Rayquaza | 95% | |
| Dusk Mane Necrozma | 95% | |
| Mega Blaziken | 94% | |
| Crowned Shield Zamazenta | 92% | |
| Dusk Mane Necrozma | 91% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
173 |
| Defense |
|
128 |
| Stamina |
|
207 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 175 |
Size
| Height | 0.8 m |
| Weight | 30 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
896 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,195 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,793 |
|
Level 40 |
2,092 |
|
Level 50 |
2,365 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,494 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,942 |