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Arctibax is a Dragon / Ice-type Pokemon. This guide covers Arctibax’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Arctibax guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
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Arctibax is a Dragon / Ice-type Pokemon with the National Dex number #0997. It is known for its role in modern Pokemon games and its distinct typing, movepool and battle identity.
Competitive Overview
Arctibax can be useful in competitive formats depending on the ruleset, available moves and team support. Its Dragon / Ice typing gives it clear offensive and defensive matchups.
The best way to use Arctibax is to build around its strongest same-type attacks, coverage moves and ability options while protecting it from its most common weaknesses.
Here are the key facts to know about Arctibax, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Arctibax
National Dex
#0997
Type
Dragon / Ice
Species
Ice Fin Pokemon
Height
2’07” / 0.8 m
Weight
66.1 lbs / 30.0 kg
Abilities
Thermal Exchange, Ice Body
Arctibax’s stats define how it performs in battle, including its offensive pressure, defensive value and speed tier.
Arctibax can use a mix of same-type attacks and coverage moves. These are some of Arctibax’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A reliable Dragon-type attack for consistent same-type damage.
A strong Ice-type physical attack for same-type coverage.
A powerful Dragon-type move that fits Arctibax’s physical attacking style.
An Ice-type move that can punish opponents after Arctibax takes damage.
Coverage for Psychic and Ghost-type Pokemon.
Coverage for Steel, Fire, Rock, Poison and Electric-type Pokemon.
A key setup move for boosting Attack and Speed.
A useful Ice-type attack that can remove terrain effects in supported games.
Arctibax can learn different moves depending on the Pokemon game. Use the section below to view Arctibax’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Arctibax is a Dragon / Ice-type Pokemon. This typing gives it important strengths and weaknesses across Pokemon battles.
Type
Dragon / Ice
Weaknesses
Fighting, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy
Resistances
Water, Grass, Electric
Immunity
None
Arctibax’s abilities shape how it performs in battle and how it fits onto different teams.
Boosts Arctibax’s Attack when hit by a Fire-type move and prevents burns.
Restores HP during hail or snow in games where the ability effect is active.
Arctibax is part of the Frigibax evolution line. Frigibax evolves into Arctibax at Level 35, and Arctibax evolves into Baxcalibur at Level 54.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Frigibax at Level 35
Stage 3
Evolves from Arctibax at Level 54
Arctibax availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In current games, it is primarily associated with Pokemon Scarlet and Violet and may also be available through evolution, transfer or trading.
| Game | Where to Find Arctibax |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Evolve Frigibax at Level 35 or find through higher-level encounters when available. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Evolve Frigibax at Level 35 or find through higher-level encounters when available. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Arctibax |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Arctibax. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Arctibax is a Dragon / Ice-type Pokemon.
Arctibax is weak to Fighting, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy-type moves.
Arctibax is part of the Frigibax evolution line. Frigibax evolves into Arctibax at Level 35, and Arctibax evolves into Baxcalibur at Level 54.
Arctibax’s abilities are Thermal Exchange, Ice Body.
Arctibax’s best moves often include Dragon Claw, Icicle Crash, Dragon Rush, Avalanche.
Arctibax availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In current games, it is primarily associated with Pokemon Scarlet and Violet and may also be available through evolution, transfer or trading.
Arctibax can be good depending on the format, team support and available moves.
Arctibax is National Dex #0997.
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