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Generation VI · #0654 — Fox Pokémon
Braixen is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VI, representing the first evolution of the Kalos region starter Fennekin. As the middle stage of a three-part evolutionary line, Braixen occupies a crucial developmental position between its unevolved form and its final evolution, Delphox. With a base stat total of 409, Braixen demonstrates a clear specialization toward Special Attack, boasting a base value of 90 that significantly outpaces its other offensive and defensive capabilities. This Pokémon's defining characteristic—a twig perpetually held within its tail—sets it apart as one of the Pokémon world's more distinctive and purposeful tool-users. Braixen was assigned the National Pokédex number #654 and is classified as a Fox Pokémon, a designation that reflects both its bipedal, fox-like appearance and its clever, fire-manipulating nature.
Base Stats
Height
1.0m
Weight
14.5kg
Category
Fox Pokémon
Gender
Male 87.5% / Female 12.5%
Color
red
Shape
upright
Abilities
Strengthens fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Steals the target's held item when the bearer uses a damaging move.
Braixen Biology & Physical Characteristics
Braixen is a bipedal fox-like Pokémon with striking coloration that distinguishes it clearly from its pre-evolved form. Its body features predominantly yellow fur that contrasts sharply with thick black fur covering its powerful hind legs, giving it an athletic and battle-ready appearance. The Pokémon's arms and face are covered in white fur, while its tail terminates in dark orange coloring that extends into long, wavy tufts from its large ears. A distinctive white mane covers its shoulders and chest, and notably longer fur on its cheeks gives it a more mature appearance than Fennekin. The fur around its hips sweeps outward on both sides, creating a skirt-like silhouette that adds to its elegant, fox-like form. Each of its paws contains three small digits designed for grasping and manipulation. Most remarkably, Braixen perpetually maintains a stick or twig lodged within its tail, which serves multiple functions beyond simple adornment. Through friction generated by its bushy tail fur, Braixen ignites this twig to create a controlled flame, transforming ordinary branches into formidable weapons of fire. The stick also plays a calming psychological role for the Pokémon, suggesting an emotional attachment or meditative benefit from keeping this tool close.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Braixen Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Braixen exhibits a heavily skewed gender ratio, with approximately 87.5% of the population being male and only 12.5% being female. This significant male predominance is carried over from its pre-evolution, Fennekin, and continues through its final evolution into Delphox, suggesting this trait is fundamental to the evolutionary line's biological nature. Braixen belongs to the Field egg group, meaning it can breed with other Pokémon in this category to produce Fennekin eggs rather than Braixen eggs directly. This breeding classification aligns Braixen with numerous other terrestrial and quadrupedal Pokémon, reflecting its ground-based ecology and lifestyle. The species' base friendship value of 70 indicates moderate trainability and a reasonably cooperative nature toward human companions, though it does not represent the highest friendship baseline among Pokémon. Eggs containing Braixen require 20 hatch cycles to develop, which translates to approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps before a new Fennekin emerges. The capture rate of 45 places Braixen in the moderately difficult range for wild capture, requiring standard Poké Balls to be used multiple times or more specialized capture items for reliable acquisition. Female Braixen, while rare, are equally valuable for breeding purposes and do not exhibit any statistical differences from their male counterparts, meaning rarity rather than performance determines their value in competitive breeding programs.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm01
ultra sun ultra moon
tm01
sun moon
tm03
x y
tm03
black 2 white 2
tm03
black white
tm03
sun moon
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm03
sword shield
tm03
ultra sun ultra moon
tm03
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm04
emerald
tm04
firered leafgreen
tm04
ruby sapphire
tm04
diamond pearl
tm04
xd
tm04
heartgold soulsilver
tm04
black white
tm04
colosseum
tm04
platinum
tm04
sun moon
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braixen's Evolution Chain
Braixen Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Braixen represents the crucial middle stage of the Fennekin evolutionary line, occurring immediately after Fennekin reaches level 16. At this pivotal moment, the small Fire-type fox undergoes significant physical and statistical growth, gaining approximately 50 base stat points distributed primarily toward Special Attack and Speed. Braixen itself continues its evolution at level 36, transforming into Delphox, a Fire/Psychic-type Pokémon that represents a dramatic shift in both appearance and type composition. The jump to Delphox marks one of the most visually distinct evolutionary transformations among starter Pokémon, as Braixen's already refined fox form develops psychic powers that fundamentally alter its role in battle and lore. The evolution from Fennekin to Braixen specifically marks the point where the starter becomes viable as a combat-ready Pokémon, with stats and move pools finally reaching competitive levels. This intermediate evolutionary stage perfectly captures Braixen at a point of balance—no longer a fragile child Pokémon, but not yet the powerful, dual-typed warrior that Delphox becomes. Trainers who maintain Braixen without evolving it further, while unconventional, still gain access to a respectable Special Attack stat of 90 and decent Speed of 73, making it functional for mid-game challenges despite being overshadowed by its final evolution.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Braixen Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Braixen has evolved beyond the dietary preferences of its pre-evolution, no longer consuming branches as sustenance, yet it maintains the behavioral practice of carrying a stick in its tail. This duality suggests a cultural or instinctive tradition passed through its evolutionary line, where the branch serves purposes beyond nutrition. The flame created from friction between the twig and tail fur serves dual purposes in Braixen's behavioral repertoire: it functions as an offensive weapon during battle and as a communication tool among its kind. According to Pokédex accounts, Braixen uses the illuminated twig to draw circles in the air, creating distinctive patterns that signal danger to nearby allies. This communication behavior demonstrates a level of sophistication and social awareness that elevates Braixen beyond a purely combative creature. When the twig is plucked from its tail, the friction from Braixen's fur alone is sufficient to ignite it, showcasing the intensity of heat that this Pokémon can generate. The species appears to thrive in environments where it can utilize its fire-based powers effectively, and its presence in various habitats throughout the Kalos region suggests adaptability to diverse ecological conditions.
Pokedex Entries
Generation VI
It has a twig stuck in its tail. With friction from its tail fur, it sets the twig on fire and launches into battle.
When the twig is plucked from its tail, friction sets the twig alight. The flame is used to send signals to its allies.
It has a twig stuck in its tail. With friction from its tail fur, it sets the twig on fire and launches into battle.
When the twig is plucked from its tail, friction sets the twig alight. The flame is used to send signals to its allies.
Braixen Name Origin & Design Inspiration
Braixen's design represents a deliberate evolution in aesthetic complexity from Fennekin, emphasizing maturation through increased details and refined features. The name 'Braixen' derives from a combination of 'branch' or 'braid' and 'vixen,' the latter term referring to a female fox and adding sophistication to the species' designation. The Japanese name 'Tairenar' combines elements suggesting tail and the evolution concept, creating a linguistic bridge between its pre-evolution and eventual final form. The visual design incorporates multiple fox-inspired elements—the long, wavy ear tufts, the white facial markings, and the dark orange coloring create a species that bridges the gap between Fennekin's cute proportions and Delphox's elegant sophistication. The distinctive 'skirt-like' hip fur represents a common design trope in anime and game character design meant to convey femininity and elegance, though Braixen remains predominantly male in the game's gender ratio of 87.5% male to 12.5% female. The twig in its tail serves as both a functional and symbolic element—functionally representing a tool-using creature, and symbolically representing growth, maturity, and the natural world's integration into Braixen's identity. The color palette of yellows, whites, blacks, and dark oranges creates a warm, approachable appearance that still maintains an air of readiness and combative capability.
Learnable Moves
Braixen can learn 85 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| agility | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| ally switch | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| burning jealousy | fire | Special | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| calm mind | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| charm | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| copycat | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| covet | normal | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| cut | normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| dream eater | psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| echoed voice | normal | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| embargo | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| ember | fire | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| encore | normal | Status | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fire blast | fire | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 |
| fire pledge | fire | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| fire punch | fire | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| fire spin | fire | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| flame charge | fire | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| flamethrower | fire | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| flare blitz | fire | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| foul play | dark | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| heat wave | fire | Special | 95 | 90 | 10 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| howl | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| hypnosis | psychic | Status | — | 60 | 20 |
| imprison | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| incinerate | fire | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| laser focus | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| low kick | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| lucky chant | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| magic coat | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| magic room | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mud shot | ground | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| overheat | fire | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| power up punch | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psybeam | psychic | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| psychic terrain | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psyshock | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| recycle | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| scratch | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| shock wave | electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| skill swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snatch | dark | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| stored power | psychic | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| tail whip | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| telekinesis | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| thunder punch | electric | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| trick | psychic | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| trick room | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| will o wisp | fire | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| wish | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| wonder room | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| work up | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Braixen Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battling, Braixen occupies an awkward middle ground as the evolutionary midpoint of a starter line. Its base Special Attack of 90 and Speed of 73 provide respectable offensive power for mid-tier competitive play, yet both statistics are significantly outclassed by its final evolution, Delphox, which gains additional base stats and the powerful Psychic typing upon evolution. Most competitive trainers advance their Braixen to Delphox as soon as possible at level 36, making pure Braixen appearances exceedingly rare in official tournaments and ladder matches. However, Braixen's move pool includes valuable options such as Flamethrower, Fire Blast, Psybeam, and Psyshock, the latter two hinting at its eventual psychic capabilities. Its ability Blaze provides the standard starter passive effect, amplifying Fire-type moves to 1.5× damage when Braixen's health drops to one-third of its maximum, potentially enabling late-game comebacks during crucial moments. The hidden ability Magician allows Braixen to steal opponents' held items upon landing damaging moves, providing utility that can disrupt opponent strategies, though this remains inferior to the guaranteed damage boost of Blaze. Braixen's type immunity to Fire damage and resistances to Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, and Fairy attacks provide decent defensive coverage, yet its relatively low Defense stat of 58 means it cannot capitalize on these resistances effectively. In formats allowing Choice items or Life Orb setups, Braixen functions as a glass cannon capable of surprising damage output, but its lack of durability and superior alternatives make it a novelty choice rather than a meta-defining competitive option.
Commonly Asked Questions About Braixen
What type is Braixen?
Braixen is a fire type Pokemon.
What does Braixen evolve into?
Braixen evolves into delphox.
What are Braixen's weaknesses?
Braixen is weak to ground, rock and water type moves.
Braixen Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Braixen has achieved notable recognition within the Pokémon franchise and broader gaming culture, particularly through its appearance in the animated series and competitive community discussions. Two major characters have prominently featured Braixen in the anime: Aria, the Kalos Gym Leader and Contest Master, utilized a Braixen as part of her elegant contest strategy, and Serena, one of Ash's traveling companions, captured a Fennekin and evolved it into Braixen as a central member of her team. Serena's Braixen, in particular, received substantial character development throughout the XY series, demonstrating the species' appeal as both a capable battler and emotionally complex character presence. The Pokémon has also appeared in various spin-off games and merchandise, establishing itself as a recognizable and beloved member of the Generation VI Pokédex. Braixen's distinctive design—particularly the twig-in-tail gimmick—has resonated with players seeking Pokémon with unique mechanical identity separate from existing archetypes. The species has inspired fan art, competitive team building discussions, and community appreciation for its elegance and functionality. Its position as a starter Pokémon's middle evolution gives it inherent cultural significance within Kalos region lore, marking an important developmental checkpoint for trainers beginning their journey through Kalos. The species occasionally appears in trading card game expansions, further cementing its presence in Pokémon's broader multimedia ecosystem and ensuring continuous exposure across different age demographics and play styles.
Where to Find Braixen in Every Pokémon Game
Braixen's availability varies significantly across different Pokémon game generations and titles. In Pokémon X and Y, the games of its original introduction, Braixen can be encountered as the evolved form of Fennekin, the Kalos regional starter distributed to players at the beginning of their adventure. The species appears in the Central Kalos regional Pokédex as entry #005, reflecting its status as an early-game significant Pokémon within the region's progression system. In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Braixen returns with the same acquisition methods, continuing its availability for players progressing through the Hoenn region's remade content. Subsequent generations have maintained Braixen's presence in their Pokédex entries, though direct wild encounters have become progressively rarer as newer starter-focused mechanics have evolved. In Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the upcoming Kalos region remake and prequel, Braixen is confirmed to appear with updated move pools and mechanics reflecting the game's real-time action-oriented battle system. The species' base capture rate of 45, combined with its 70 base friendship, makes it moderately challenging to capture in wild encounters but cooperative once obtained. Transfer mechanics via Pokémon Home enable players to transport Braixen between compatible game titles, ensuring long-term accessibility for competitive and collection purposes. The species' prominence as a starter Pokémon line guarantees its continued inclusion in future mainline titles, though specific availability may be limited to certain game versions or post-game content depending on developer decisions regarding regional Pokédex composition and starter distribution strategies.