Braixen Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Braixen in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Braixen
Braixen is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fire typing. The best counter is Primal Groudon (Mega) with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 50.000 DPS.
Braixen can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Braixen is weak to Ground, Rock, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fairy, Fire-type moves as Braixen resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Braixen is Primal Groudon (50.000 DPS), Primal Kyogre (49.879 DPS), and Shadow Kyogre (46.545 DPS).
Catching Braixen: After defeating Braixen, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1000 and 1061 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1244-1321 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Braixen from raids will have exactly 1061 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Braixen?
The best counter for Braixen is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 50.000 DPS. Other top options include Primal Kyogre (49.879 DPS) and Shadow Kyogre (46.545 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Braixen?
Braixen can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Braixen weak to?
Braixen is weak to Ground, Rock, Water-type attacks. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Braixen be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Braixen's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Braixen from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Braixen from raids will have 1061 CP at level 20, or 1321 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1000. If you see 1061 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Braixen worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Braixen is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Braixen?
For the best moveset for Braixen itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Braixen stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Braixen without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Braixen can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Braixen in raids?
Weather boost information for Braixen is not currently available. Fire-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.