Baxcalibur (#0998) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP115175–222340–434

Atk145135–216265–427

Def9287–158170–311

SpA7572–139139–273

SpD8681–151159–298

Spe8782–152161–300

Total600Higher than 94% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 87). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+152Max139No SP107Min96Scarf228Tailwind304

At max Speed, Baxcalibur outspeeds 16 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Dragon2×Fairy2×Fighting2×Rock2×Steel2×

Resists

Electric½×Grass½×Water½×

Takes normal damage from 10 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundBugGhostFirePsychicIceDark

Abilities

Thermal Exchange
Raises Attack when hit by a Fire-type move. Cannot be burned.
Ice BodyHidden ability
Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during hail. Protects against hail damage.

Competitive

SV SinglesUberSV DoublesDUUNational DexUber

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#60 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 2 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Baxcalibrite (62.9%) · Thermal Exchange (95.4%) · Adamant (74.7%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (18.1%)

Moves Glaive Rush, Protect, Ice Shard, Icicle Crash

Singles

#13 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

Same as Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (44.6%) · Thermal Exchange (98%) · Adamant (72.2%) · HP 1 / Atk 32 / Def 1 / Spe 32 (26.8%)

Moves Ice Shard, Earthquake, Glaive Rush, Icicle Crash

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

11.33% of teams · rank #13 · Reg M-C · Singles · 1760+ rating · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Focus Sash
Ability: Thermal Exchange
Stat Alignment: Adamant
Stat Points: 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe

Earthquake
Glaive Rush
Ice Shard
Icicle Crash

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players7.2%
Rated 1500+8.39%
Rated 1630+10.43%
Rated 1760+11.33%

Usage by month

Apr 202611.33%

Moves

Earthquake97.9%
Glaive Rush89.9%
Ice Shard88.7%
Icicle Crash54.4%
Swords Dance29.2%
Dragon Dance18.4%
Icicle Spear15.7%
Thunder Fang2.6%
Scale Shot0.9%
Iron Head0.7%

Items

Focus Sash74.7%
Choice Scarf9.2%
Life Orb7.3%
Haban Berry3.7%
Lum Berry1.8%
Chople Berry0.8%

Abilities

100%
0%

EV spreads

Adamant 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe31%
Adamant 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 Def / 32 Spe19.2%
Jolly 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe18.5%
Jolly 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 Def / 32 Spe11.8%
Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe4.5%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0996FrigibaxDragonIce
1. Level 35#0997ArctibaxDragonIce
  1. Level 54#0998BaxcaliburDragonIce

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 17

EvoGlaive RushThe user throws its entire body into a reckless charge. After this move is used, attacks on the user cannot miss and will inflict double damage until the user’s next turn.DragonPhys120100%5

1Breaking SwipeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.DragonPhys60100%15

1Dragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10

1Ice ShardInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.IcePhys40100%30

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1SnowscapeThe user summons a snowstorm lasting five turns. This boosts the Defense stats of Ice types.IceStatus——10

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

6Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

12Dragon BreathHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.DragonSpec60100%20

18Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30

24BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

29Ice FangHas a 10% chance to freeze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys6595%15

35Dragon ClawInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15

42Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

48Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

55CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

62Icicle CrashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys8590%10

TM / HM / TR 45

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM09Thunder FangHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15

TM10Ice FangHas a 10% chance to freeze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys6595%15

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM44Dragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10

TM46AvalancheInflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.IcePhys60100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM52SnowscapeThe user summons a snowstorm lasting five turns. This boosts the Defense stats of Ice types.IceStatus——10

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM57False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM78Dragon ClawInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM89Body PressDamage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.FightingPhys80100%10

TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user’s Attack and Speed by one stage.DragonStatus——20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TM115Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.DragonSpec13090%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM186High HorsepowerInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10

TM187Icicle SpearHits 2-5 times in one turn.IcePhys25100%30

TM200Scale ShotBoosts the user’s Speed and lowers their Defense by one stage after inflicting damage two to five times in a row.DragonPhys2590%20

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM222Breaking SwipeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.DragonPhys60100%15

TM226Dragon CheerThe user raises its allies’ morale with a draconic cry so that their future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits. This rouses Dragon types more.DragonStatus——15

Pokédex entries

Category: Ice Dragon Pokémon
Debut: Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color: Gray
Shape
Habitat: —

Paldea#390Hyperspace#034

It launches itself into battle by flipping upside down and spewing frigid air from its mouth. It finishes opponents off with its dorsal blade.
Violet
This Pokémon blasts cryogenic air out from its mouth. This air can instantly freeze even liquid-hot lava.
Scarlet

Names around the world

Japanese: セグレイブ
Japanese (romaji): Seglaive
Korean: 드닐레이브
Chinese (Traditional): 戟脊龍
Chinese (Simplified): 戟脊龙
French: Glaivodo
German: Espinodon
Spanish: Baxcalibur
Italian: Baxcalibur

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 3 Atk
Catch rate: 10 ≈1.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 50
Base experience: 300
Growth rate: Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: DragonMineral
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 40 egg cycles ≈10,455 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

No wild encounter data. It may be obtained by evolving, trading, events, or in newer games (location data is most complete for Gen I–VII).

Baxcalibur

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Resists