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No. 0998 · Generation IX · Paldea

Baxcalibur

The Ice Dragon Pokémon

TL;DR. Baxcalibur is a dragon/ice-type Pokémon from Generation IX. Base Stat Total: 600. This Pokémon blasts cryogenic air out from its mouth. This air can instantly freeze even liquid-hot lava.

Dragon Ice

This Pokémon blasts cryogenic air out from its mouth. This air can instantly freeze even liquid-hot lava.

Height2.1 m

Weight210.0 kg

AbilitiesThermal Exchange

HiddenIce Body

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 600. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 115

Attack 145

Defense 92

Sp. Attack 75

Sp. Defense 86

Speed 87

Total600

600 base stat total, the 25th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 11th among Dragon-types.

145 base Attack, Baxcalibur's strongest stat, ranking 4th of 114 Dragon-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Baxcalibur 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, Baxcalibur reaches 3,550 CP at level 40 and 4,061 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack254

GO Defense168

GO Stamina229

Max CP (L40)3,550

Max CP (L50)4,013

Best buddy (L51)4,061

Raid catch CP 1,943–2,028 (L20). Weather boosted 2,429–2,535 (L25).

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Competitive

Baxcalibur in competitive play.

Baxcalibur is a Generation 9 Ubers-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #520 in the Great League.

Ubers

Dragon Dance

Icicle Spear / Glaive Rush / Earthquake / Dragon Dance

ItemLoaded Dice
NatureAdamant
EVs252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
TeraFairy, Steel

Doubles OU

Swords Dance

Glaive Rush / Ice Shard / Swords Dance / Protect

ItemClear Amulet
AbilityThermal Exchange
NatureAdamant
EVs252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
TeraGhost, Electric

VGC 2025

Bulky Sweeper

Icicle Spear / Scale Shot / Protect / Ice Shard

ItemLoaded Dice
NatureAdamant
EVs20 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def / 28 SpD / 204 Spe
TeraGhost

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #520 76.7 score

Ultra League #322 79.5 score

Master League #78 78 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Baxcalibur.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Baxcalibur, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Baxcalibur?

Baxcalibur is a Dragon/Ice-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Baxcalibur weak to?

Baxcalibur takes 2× damage from Fighting, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Baxcalibur resistant to?

Baxcalibur resists Water, Grass, Electric. It has no full immunities.

How does Baxcalibur evolve?

Baxcalibur evolves from Arctibax (Level 54). Baxcalibur evolves into Mega Baxcalibur (Mega Evolve with Baxcaliburite (battle-only)).

What generation is Baxcalibur from?

Baxcalibur was introduced in Generation IX (the Paldea region). Its Pokédex number is #0998.

What are Baxcalibur's base stats?

Baxcalibur has HP 115, Attack 145, Defense 92, Special Attack 75, Special Defense 86, and Speed 87. Total base stat total: 600.

What are Baxcalibur's abilities?

Baxcalibur can have the ability Thermal Exchange, plus the Hidden Ability Ice Body.

Is Baxcalibur legendary or mythical?

No. Baxcalibur is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Baxcalibur's best stat?

Baxcalibur's highest base stat is Attack at 145, which ranks 4th of 114 Dragon-type Pokémon.

Is Baxcalibur good?

Baxcalibur has a base stat total of 600, the 25th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 11th among Dragon-types. That puts it in pseudo-legendary or legendary territory.

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Alternate forms