Braixen (#0654) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP59119–166228–322

Atk5957–122110–238

Def5856–121108–236

SpA9085–156166–306

SpD7067–134130–262

Spe7370–137135–269

Total409Higher than 41% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpA.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 73). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+137Max125No SP93Min83Scarf205Tailwind274

At max Speed, Braixen outspeeds 13 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

Ground2×Rock2×Water2×

Resists

Bug½×Fairy½×Fire½×Grass½×Ice½×Steel½×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGhostElectricPsychicDragonDark

Abilities

Blaze
Strengthens Fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
MagicianHidden ability
Steals the target's held item when the bearer uses a damaging move.

Competitive

SV SinglesNFE

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0653FennekinFire
1. Level 16#0654BraixenFire
  1. Level 36#0655DelphoxFirePsychic

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

1EmberHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25

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

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

11HowlRaises the user’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——40

14Flame ChargeInflicts regular damage. Raises the user’s Speed by one stage.FirePhys50100%20

18PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20

22Fire SpinPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15

28Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

36PsyshockInflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.PsychicSpec80100%10

41FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

45Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

49PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

52Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

56Magic RoomNegates held items for five turns.PsychicStatus——10

59Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM / HM / TR 46

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

TM02CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

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

TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

TM16PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM24Fire SpinPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15

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

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM38Flame ChargeInflicts regular damage. Raises the user’s Speed by one stage.FirePhys50100%20

TM41Stored PowerPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.PsychicSpec20100%10

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

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

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

TM54PsyshockInflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.PsychicSpec80100%10

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

TM62Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15

TM67Fire PunchHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

TM68Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

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

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

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

TM92ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10

TM98Skill SwapUser and target swap abilities.PsychicStatus——10

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

TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

TM109TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10

TM118Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10

TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM122EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

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

TM138Psychic TerrainProtects Pokémon on the ground from priority moves and increases the power of their Psychic moves by 50%.PsychicStatus——10

TM141Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM144Fire PledgeWith Water Pledge, doubles the effect chance of friendly Pokémon’s moves for four turns.FireSpec80100%10

TM157OverheatLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.FireSpec13090%5

TM161Trick RoomFor five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.PsychicStatus——5

TM165Flare BlitzUser takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys120100%15

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

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

TM195Burning JealousyBurns the target if it had a state stage raise this turn.FireSpec70100%5

Egg moves 5

EggCopycatUses the target’s last used move.NormalStatus——20

EggHeat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10

EggHypnosisPuts the target to sleep.PsychicStatus—60%20

EggMagic RoomNegates held items for five turns.PsychicStatus——10

EggWishUser will recover half its max HP at the end of the next turn.NormalStatus——10

Pokédex entries

Category: Fox Pokémon
Debut: Kalos · X & Y
Color: Red
Shape
Habitat: —

Central Kalos#005Blueberry#213Lumiose#218

When the twig is plucked from its tail, friction sets the twig alight. The flame is used to send signals to its allies.
Y · Alpha Sapphire
It has a twig stuck in its tail. With friction from its tail fur, it sets the twig on fire and launches into battle.
X · Omega Ruby