TL;DR. Braixen is a pure fire-type Pokémon from Generation VI. Base Stat Total: 409. It has a twig stuck in its tail. With friction from its tail fur, it sets the twig on fire and launches into battle.
It has a twig stuck in its tail. With friction from its tail fur, it sets the twig on fire and launches into battle.
Stat spread.
Total of 409. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Braixen in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Braixen reaches 1,813 CP at level 40 and 2,074 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Fennekin family appeared on May 21, 2023.
- Fennekin
- Braixen and Delphox by encounter; Shadow
- Mega Delphox
Braixen in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Braixen across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #509 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Braixen.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Braixen, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Braixen?
Braixen is a pure Fire-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Braixen weak to?
Braixen takes 2× damage from Water, Ground, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Braixen resistant to?
Braixen resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy. It has no full immunities.
How does Braixen evolve?
Braixen evolves from Fennekin (Level 16). Braixen evolves into Delphox (Level 36).
What generation is Braixen from?
Braixen was introduced in Generation VI (the Kalos region). Its Pokédex number is #0654.
What are Braixen's base stats?
Braixen has HP 59, Attack 59, Defense 58, Special Attack 90, Special Defense 70, and Speed 73. Total base stat total: 409.
What are Braixen's abilities?
Braixen can have the ability Blaze, plus the Hidden Ability Magician.
Is Braixen legendary or mythical?
No. Braixen is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Braixen's best stat?
Braixen's highest base stat is Special Attack at 90, which ranks 34th of 81 Fire-type Pokémon.
Is Braixen good?
Braixen has a base stat total of 409, the 604th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 52nd among Fire-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Braixen as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Braixen is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Braixen vs. the average Fire-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 81 Fire-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Braixen | Fire avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 59 | 70 | -11 |
| Attack | 59 | 81 | -22 |
| Defense | 58 | 68 | -10 |
| Special Attack | 90 | 86 | +4 |
| Special Defense | 70 | 71 | -1 |
| Speed | 73 | 74 | -1 |
| Total | 409 | 450 | -41 |
Braixen appears in 7 games.
Every mainline release where Braixen is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Braixen.
Every main-series game Braixen is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
Generation VIIINot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- EvolveFennekin (Level 16)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- WildFriend Safari (Fire) (needs another player)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Braixen appears in 49 episodes.
From XY040 (2014-08-28) through JN105 (2022-04-08).
TCG Pocket appearances
Braixen in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Braixen
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.