Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Arctibax
Say it: ARCT-iba-x
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Arctibax is the Ice Fin Pokémon — Dragon and Ice, the middle stage between Frigibax and Baxcalibur. In Pokémon GO it is usually candy on the way to Baxcalibur. Dragon/Ice hits Dragons and Ground well, but Fighting, Rock, Dragon, Fairy, and Steel punish it. Evolve Frigibax up the line.
Say it: ARCT-iba-x
Arctibax (#997) is a Dragon / Ice Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the middle evolution of Frigibax. Trainers almost never power Arctibax for raids; the value is candy and IVs for Baxcalibur. Against Arctibax, lead with Fighting, Rock, Dragon, Fairy, or Steel. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Arctibax is a Dragon / Ice-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0997. Dragon attackers often anchor Master League and high-tier raid teams.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Do not sink Stardust into Arctibax. Keep high-IV copies for Baxcalibur. Shadow Arctibax is the same — evolve toward Shadow Baxcalibur if that is the goal.
Type matchups
- Dragon moves hit Dragon hard.
- Ice moves hit Grass, Ground, Flying, and Dragon hard.
When Arctibax is your opponent, Fighting, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 173
- Defense
- 128
- Stamina
- 207
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Mega Lucario · beats Fighting
Counter + Aura Sphere
- 2. Mega Mewtwo X · beats Fighting
Counter + Focus Blast — Psychic/Fighting Mega
- 3. Terrakion · beats Fighting
Double Kick + Sacred Sword
- 4. Shadow Machamp · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 5. Lucario · beats Fighting
Counter + Aura Sphere
- 6. Conkeldurr · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 7. Machamp · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 8. Shadow Hariyama · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 9. Keldeo · beats Fighting
Low Kick + Sacred Sword
- 10. Buzzwole · beats Fighting
Counter + Superpower
- 11. Toxicroak · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 12. Breloom · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Conkeldurr · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 2. Machamp · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 3. Hariyama · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 4. Toxicroak · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 5. Breloom · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 6. Poliwrath · beats Fighting
Rock Smash + Dynamic Punch
- 7. Primeape · beats Fighting
Counter + Close Combat
- 8. Heracross · beats Fighting
Counter + Close Combat
- 9. Emboar · beats Fighting
Low Kick + Focus Blast
- 10. Sawk · beats Fighting
Low Kick + Focus Blast
- 11. Throh · beats Fighting
Low Kick + Focus Blast
- 12. Hitmonchan · beats Fighting
Counter + Close Combat
Recommended moves
Arctibax’s Game Master pool is temporary. Real investment is Baxcalibur — evolve before serious TMs and power-ups.
Fast
- Dragon Breath · Standard
Dragon STAB
- Ice Fang · Standard
Ice STAB
Charged
- Dragon Claw · Standard
Dragon nuke
- Avalanche · Standard
Ice nuke
- Outrage · Standard
Dragon backup
- Icy Wind · Standard
Ice utility
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- dragon breath
- ice fang
Charged
- dragon claw
- avalanche
- outrage
- icy wind
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #347 of 954 · CP 1494
Ice Fang + Avalanche
- Ultra League · rank #336 of 747 · CP 2365
Ice Fang + Avalanche
- Master League · rank #501 of 1023 · CP 2365
Ice Fang + Avalanche
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.