Braixen
Fire-type, Generation 6. Evolves into Delphox for 100 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Scratch Flamethrower
Same-type attack bonus on Flamethrower. Flamethrower costs 50 energy for 65 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Braixen takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 454
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,036 CP
Braixen moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Charge STAB | Fire | 70 | 33 | 4.0s | 17.5 | 2.12 |
| Flamethrower Best STAB | Fire | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
| Psyshock | Psychic | 60 | 33 | 2.5s | 24 | 1.82 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Charge | Fire | 65 | 50 | 1.30 | Buff / debuff |
| Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Psyshock | Psychic | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Scratch (12 DPS); Ember builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Braixen is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Braixen
How to get Braixen
- Evolve from
- Fennekin · 25 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Braixen knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 44 | 1,567 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 44 | 1,696 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,000 | 1,061 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,244 | 1,321 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,000 | 1,061 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 756 | 803 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,000 | 1,061 |
Is Braixen good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Braixen has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (171), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Braixen deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 25 |
| Lv 2 | 80 |
| Lv 3 | 135 |
| Lv 4 | 189 |
| Lv 5 | 244 |
| Lv 6 | 299 |
| Lv 7 | 354 |
| Lv 8 | 408 |
| Lv 9 | 463 |
| Lv 10 | 518 |
| Lv 11 | 569 |
| Lv 12 | 621 |
| Lv 13 | 673 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 725 |
| Lv 15 | 777 |
| Lv 16 | 828 |
| Lv 17 | 880 |
| Lv 18 | 932 |
| Lv 19 | 984 |
| Lv 20 | 1,036 |
| Lv 21 | 1,087 |
| Lv 22 | 1,139 |
| Lv 23 | 1,191 |
| Lv 24 | 1,243 |
| Lv 25 | 1,295 |
| Lv 26 | 1,346 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,398 |
| Lv 28 | 1,450 |
| Lv 29 | 1,502 |
| Lv 30 | 1,554 |
| Lv 31 | 1,580 |
| Lv 32 | 1,606 |
| Lv 33 | 1,631 |
| Lv 34 | 1,657 |
| Lv 35 | 1,683 |
| Lv 36 | 1,709 |
| Lv 37 | 1,735 |
| Lv 38 | 1,761 |
| Lv 39 | 1,787 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,813 |
| Lv 41 | 1,836 |
| Lv 42 | 1,859 |
| Lv 43 | 1,882 |
| Lv 44 | 1,906 |
| Lv 45 | 1,929 |
| Lv 46 | 1,953 |
| Lv 47 | 1,977 |
| Lv 48 | 2,001 |
| Lv 49 | 2,025 |
| Lv 50 | 2,049 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0654
- Height
- 1.00 m
- Weight
- 14.50 kg
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0654_POKEMON_BRAIXEN
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Braixen in Pokemon GO?
Braixen's best moveset is Scratch (fast) with Flamethrower (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Braixen's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Braixen takes super effective damage from Ground, Rock, Water-type moves. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Braixen's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Braixen reaches 2,049 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,813 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Braixen?
A perfect 15/15/15 Braixen shows 1,036 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,295 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Braixen better than regular Braixen?
Shadow Braixen deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Braixen in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Fennekin (25 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Braixen be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Braixen depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.