Type matchups
Damage Braixen takes from each attacking type.
As a Fire type, Braixen has 3 weaknesses, 6 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 36 other Pokémon share the Fire typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 59
- Attack
- 59
- Defense
- 58
- Sp. Atk
- 90
- Sp. Def
- 70
- Speed
- 73
- Total
- 409
Braixen has a base stat total of 409, higher than 36% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (90) well above Attack (59), it works best as a special attacker. Its Speed of 73 is middling (faster than 56% of Pokémon). With 59 HP, 58 Defense and 70 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.
Braixen can have the abilities Blaze and Magician.
How to beat Braixen
Braixen takes 2× damage from Ground, Rock and Water moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice and Fairy moves are resisted.
Good counters: Palkia hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and resists its Fire moves. Volcanion hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and resists its Fire moves. Walking Wake hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and resists its Fire moves.
Evolution
Braixen is the middle stage of its line (Fennekin → Braixen → Delphox): it evolves from Fennekin and into Delphox.
Best counters to Braixen
Other Fire Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Braixen weak to?
As a Fire type, Braixen takes super-effective damage from Ground, Rock and Water moves.
What is Braixen resistant to?
Braixen resists Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice and Fairy moves.
What are the best counters to Braixen?
Strong type-based picks include Palkia, Volcanion and Walking Wake, which hit Braixen with super-effective attacks.