Pokemon Guide
Braixen is a Fire-type Pokemon known for its abilities, evolution line, typing, matchup profile and role across different Pokemon games. This guide covers Braixen’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Braixen 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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Braixen is a Fire-type Pokemon from the Kalos era. It is part of the National Pokedex as #0654 and is covered here with stats, moves, abilities, evolution and game availability.
Competitive Overview
Braixen can be useful when its typing, stats, abilities and movepool fit the format. Its best role depends heavily on the game, ruleset and available moves.
Use Braixen’s typing, ability options and coverage carefully, especially against matchups that target its main weaknesses.
Here are the key facts to know about Braixen, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Braixen
National Dex
#0654
Type
Fire
Species
Fox Pokemon
Height
3’03” / 1.0 m
Weight
32.0 lbs / 14.5 kg
Abilities
Blaze, Magician
Braixen’s stat spread determines whether it works best as an attacker, support Pokemon, bulky option or utility pick.
These are some of Braixen’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
Flamethrower is one of Braixen’s useful moves across Pokemon games, giving it reliable damage, coverage or utility depending on the format.
Fire Blast is one of Braixen’s useful moves across Pokemon games, giving it reliable damage, coverage or utility depending on the format.
Will-O-Wisp is one of Braixen’s useful moves across Pokemon games, giving it reliable damage, coverage or utility depending on the format.
Psyshock is one of Braixen’s useful moves across Pokemon games, giving it reliable damage, coverage or utility depending on the format.
Psychic is one of Braixen’s useful moves across Pokemon games, giving it reliable damage, coverage or utility depending on the format.
Grass Knot is one of Braixen’s useful moves across Pokemon games, giving it reliable damage, coverage or utility depending on the format.
Calm Mind is one of Braixen’s useful moves across Pokemon games, giving it reliable damage, coverage or utility depending on the format.
Mystical Fire is one of Braixen’s useful moves across Pokemon games, giving it reliable damage, coverage or utility depending on the format.
Use the section below to view Braixen’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Braixen is a Fire-type Pokemon. Its typing determines its weaknesses, resistances and immunities.
Fire
Ground, Rock and Water
Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice and Fairy
None
Braixen’s abilities can change how it performs in battle depending on the format.
Blaze is one of Braixen’s abilities and can influence its role in different Pokemon games.
Magician is one of Braixen’s abilities and can influence its role in different Pokemon games.
Braixen’s evolution line is Fennekin → Braixen → Delphox.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Fennekin
Stage 3
Evolves from Braixen
Braixen’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Older games released before Braixen existed keep their rows for consistency.
| Game | Where to Find Braixen |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Braixen had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Braixen had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Braixen had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Braixen |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Braixen had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Braixen had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Braixen had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Braixen |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Braixen had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Braixen had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Braixen had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Braixen had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Braixen had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Braixen |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Braixen had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Braixen had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Braixen had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Braixen had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Braixen had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Braixen |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Not available because Braixen had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White |
Not available because Braixen had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Not available because Braixen had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Not available because Braixen had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Braixen |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Evolve from Fennekin. |
 Pokemon Y |
Evolve from Fennekin. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Braixen |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Braixen |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Braixen |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Available through transfer or The Indigo Disk starter encounters when supported. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Available through transfer or The Indigo Disk starter encounters when supported. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Evolve from Fennekin. |
| Game | Where to Find Braixen |
|---|---|
 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 Braixen. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Braixen is a Fire-type Pokemon.
Braixen is weak to Ground, Rock and Water-type moves.
Braixen’s abilities are Blaze, Magician.
Braixen’s availability depends on the game. Check the location tables above for each generation.
Final Output Note:
Removed the Pokemon Champions Featured Competitive Build section unless a confirmed individual TGH build was found for Braixen.
Information not API-driven yet: manually written abilities, best moves, availability notes, Legends Z-A notes and related guide links.
Human review before publishing: verify final game-specific locations, Legends Z-A details, type icon image IDs and any future Pokemon Champions build coverage for Braixen.
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