Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Baxcalibur
Say it: BAX-cuh-bur
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Baxcalibur is the Ice Dragon Pokémon — Dragon and Ice from Frigibax → Arctibax → Baxcalibur. In Pokémon GO it is a top Dragon/Ice attacker when it has Glaive Rush from Community Day (or an Elite TM). Dragon helps against other Dragons; Ice helps against Dragon, Ground, Flying, and Grass. Fighting, Rock, Dragon, Fairy, and Steel punish it. Evolve Arctibax during a Glaive Rush window or Elite TM later.
Say it: BAX-cuh-bur
Baxcalibur (#998) is a Dragon / Ice Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the final form of Frigibax. Trainers use it as a premier Dragon and Ice raid attacker (especially with Glaive Rush) and as a strong PvP threat. Against Baxcalibur, lead with Fighting, Rock, Dragon, Fairy, or Steel. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
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Pokédex notes
Baxcalibur is a Dragon / Ice-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0998. Dragon attackers often anchor Master League and high-tier raid teams.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Priority Community Day move: Glaive Rush (Elite Charged TM if you missed Frigibax Community Day). Dragon Breath + Glaive Rush / Outrage / Avalanche is the usual kit. Shadow Baxcalibur is a top raid DPS pick — remove Frustration before powering up. Worth serious Stardust on high-IV copies.
Type matchups
- Dragon moves hit Dragon hard.
- Ice moves hit Grass, Ground, Flying, and Dragon hard.
When Baxcalibur 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
- 254
- Defense
- 168
- Stamina
- 229
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
Game Master “moves in GO” lists the always-available TM pool. Glaive Rush is a Frigibax Community Day exclusive on Baxcalibur — unlock with an Elite Charged TM if you missed the event window.
Fast
- Dragon Breath · Standard
Dragon STAB / default
- Ice Fang · Standard
Ice STAB
Charged
- Glaive Rush · Community Day / Elite TM
Best Dragon nuke
- Outrage · Standard
Dragon backup
- Avalanche · Standard
Ice nuke
- Dragon Claw · Standard
Dragon bait
- Blizzard · Standard
Ice backup
- Icy Wind · Standard
PvP 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
- blizzard
- icy wind
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #517 of 954 · CP 1470
Ice Fang + Avalanche
- Ultra League · rank #360 of 747 · CP 2485
Ice Fang + Avalanche
- Master League · rank #91 of 1023 · CP 4013
Ice Fang + Avalanche
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
Raid attacker roles
Recommended vs these bosses
- Groudon · Ground
- Rayquaza · Dragon / Flying
- Giratina (Altered) · Ghost / Dragon
- Zekrom · Dragon / Electric
- Latios · Dragon / Psychic
- Latias · Dragon / Psychic
- Guzzlord · Dark / Dragon
- Mega Rayquaza · Dragon / Flying
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 4: Best Raid Attackers by Type
…arge Beam + Fusion Bolt Shadow Zekrom Raikou / Electivire Thunder Shock + Wild Charge Ice Baxcalibur / Mamoswine Ice Fang + Glaive Rush / Powder Snow + Avalanche Shadow Mamoswine Glaceon / J…
- Ch. 12: Raid Counters — 5-Star Legendaries
…ydro Cannon* Water/ Ground Strong Mega Water boost for lobby; Elite TM for Hydro Cannon 4 Baxcalibur Ice Fang Glaive Rush Dragon/Ice Top Ice attacker; Glaive Rush is signature nuke 5 Shadow …
- Ch. 13: Raid Counters — Mega, Primal & Ultra Beasts
…r Gun Hydro Cannon* Water/ Ground Mega Water boost for lobby; Elite TM for best moveset 4 Baxcalibur Ice Fang Glaive Rush Dragon/Ice Ice hits Ground type hard; safe vs Solar Beam 5 Shadow Ma…
- 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.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).