Shadow Braixen Pokemon GO — Max CP 2,049, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: Is Shadow Braixen good in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Braixen has no raid or PvP ranking in Pokemon GO right now, so it is a collector pick rather than a battler. Its max CP is 2,049 at level 50. Keep a high-IV one for future move updates or limited-format cups and spend your Stardust elsewhere.

Q: What is the best moveset for Shadow Braixen in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Braixen has multiple viable movesets depending on the battle format. Check the moves section for a breakdown of DPS, energy generation, and recommended combinations for both raids and PvP.

Q: What are Shadow Braixen's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Braixen is a Fire-type Pokemon weak to Ground, Rock, Water-type moves in Pokemon GO. When battling against Shadow Braixen, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Shadow Braixen resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel-type moves.

Q: What is Shadow Braixen's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Braixen's maximum CP is 2,049 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 1,813 at level 40. Its base stats are 171 Attack, 130 Defense, and 153 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 454. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Braixen?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Shadow Braixen has 1036 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 1295 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 2,049 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Shadow Braixen showing 1036 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: How do you get Shadow Braixen in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Braixen can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, rescuing Shadow Shadow Braixen from Team GO Rocket, and trading with other trainers. Walking Shadow Braixen as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km.

Q: Can Shadow Braixen be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Braixen availability in Pokemon GO depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Check the current events page for any boosted shiny rates during special events.

Best moveset

Highest damage: Scratch Flamethrower

Same-type attack bonus on Flamethrower. Flamethrower costs 50 energy for 65 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Shadow Braixen takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Ground1.6× Rock1.6× Water1.6×

Resists

Bug0.625× Fairy0.625× Fire0.625× Grass0.625× Ice0.625× Steel0.625×

Base stats

Attack 171

Defense 130

Stamina 153

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

Editor's notes

Shadow Braixen sits within an evolutionary family of 6 Pokémon, and where it lands in that line decides how you should treat it.

It caps at 2,049 CP with 171/130/153 base stats.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor

PvP at a glance

Shadow Braixen is not ranked in any GO Battle League.

Shadow Braixen moves

2 fast · 3 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Ember STAB	Fire	10	10	1.0s	10	10
Scratch Best	Normal	6	4	0.5s	12	8

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

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Ember	Fire	4	9	1	4.00	9.00
Scratch	Normal	4	2	—	—	—

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

Fennekin 25 Candy

Braixen 100 Candy

Delphox

Mega Evolution

Delphox

300 Mega Energy First time; cheaper as Mega Level rises

Mega Delphox

Family

Fennekin

Braixen

Delphox

Shadow forms Shadow Fennekin Shadow Braixen Shadow Delphox

How to get Shadow Braixen

Wild: Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Shadow Braixen knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
Purification: 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return

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 Shadow Braixen good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Shadow 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.
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
Form: Shadow
Height: 1.00 m
Weight: 14.50 kg
Family forms: 6 released forms
Game ID: V0654_POKEMON_BRAIXEN_SHADOW

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Shadow Braixen in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Braixen's best moveset is Scratch (fast) with Flamethrower (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Shadow Braixen's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow 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 Shadow Braixen's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Shadow 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 Shadow Braixen?

A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow 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.

How do you get Shadow Braixen in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Braixen spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.

Can Shadow Braixen be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow 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.

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