Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Braixen
Say it: BRAI-xe-n
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Braixen is the Fox Pokémon — Fire middle stage between Fennekin and Delphox. In Pokémon GO it is usually candy on the way to Delphox — not a finished raid attacker. Fire helps against Grass, Bug, Ice, and Steel; Water, Ground, and Rock hit Fire hard. Evolve Fennekin up the line. Blast Burn from Fennekin Community Day belongs on Delphox.
Say it: BRAI-xe-n
Braixen (#654) is a Fire Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the middle evolution of Fennekin. Trainers almost never power Braixen for raids; the value is candy and IVs for Delphox (and Blast Burn). Against Braixen, lead with Water, Ground, or Rock. 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
Braixen is a Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0654. Use the Fire type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Do not sink Stardust into Braixen. Keep high-IV copies for Delphox and save Elite Charged TMs for Blast Burn. Shadow Braixen is the same — evolve toward Shadow Delphox.
Type matchups
- Fire moves hit Grass, Ice, Bug, and Steel hard.
When Braixen is your opponent, Water, Ground, Rock hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 171
- Defense
- 130
- Stamina
- 153
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. Primal Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse — Primal lobby boost
- 2. Shadow Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 3. Mega Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 4. Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 5. Shadow Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 6. Shadow Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 7. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 8. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 9. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 10. Samurott · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 12. Empoleon · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 2. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 3. Vaporeon · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Tail
- 4. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 5. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 6. Clawitzer · beats Water
Water Gun + Crabhammer
- 7. Floatzel · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Jet
- 8. Seismitoad · beats Water
Mud Shot + Hydro Pump
- 9. Carracosta · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Pump
- 10. Blastoise · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Wailord · beats Water
Water Gun + Surf
- 12. Golisopod · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Jet
Recommended moves
Braixen’s Game Master pool is temporary. Real investment is Delphox with Blast Burn (Community Day / Elite TM) — evolve before serious TMs and power-ups.
Fast
- Ember · Standard
Fire STAB
- Scratch · Standard
Normal filler
Charged
- Flamethrower · Standard
Fire nuke
- Flame Charge · Standard
Fire utility
- Psyshock · Standard
Psychic coverage
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
- scratch
- ember
Charged
- psyshock
- flamethrower
- flame charge
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #266 of 954 · CP 1476
Ember + Psyshock
- Ultra League · rank #457 of 747 · CP 2049
Ember + Psyshock
- Master League · rank #484 of 1023 · CP 2049
Ember + Psyshock
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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.