Competitive Information for Braixen [Sun/Moon]
Fire
Abilities:
At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokemon's offensive stat is 1.5x with Fire attacks.
If this Pokemon has no item, it steals the item off a Pokemon it hits with an attack.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Braixen? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Say hello to Braixen, a magnificent Pokémon that excels with Fire typing! Braixen is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-typed attacks. Uncover the best movesets for Braixen below and optimize your gameplay!
Item: Firium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Magician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Foul Play
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Grass Knot / Solar Beam
Braixen stands out as an exquisite Special Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to overwhelm foes with devastating special power. Life Orb boosts the power of Braixen's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Magician, if Braixen has no item it steals the item off a pokemon it hits with an attack. With a Firium Z equipped to it, if Braixen has a fire move, this item allows it to use a fire z-move.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
◆ Solar Beam is a special 120-base power Grass-type move (charges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight).
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Item: Stick
Ability: Magician
Nature: Hardy
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Moveset:
- Foul Play
- Grass Knot / Frustration
- Trick / Wonder Room
- Cut / Confide
Taking on single battles? Braixen is a prestigious Physical Tank. It was designed to absorb physical damage and return fire with decent force. With Magician, if Braixen has no item it steals the item off a pokemon it hits with an attack. With a Stick equipped to it, if held by a farfetch’d, its critical hit ratio is raised by 2 stages.
◆ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
◆ Frustration is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at minimum happiness).
◆ Trick is a status move (Braixen switches its held item with the target's).
◆ Wonder Room is a status move (for 5 turns, all defense and special defense stats switch).
◆ Cut is a physical 50-base power Normal-type move that deals damage.
◆ Confide is a status move (lowers the target's special attack by 1 stage).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Braixen? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sun/Moon Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Firium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Magician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Heat Wave / Incinerate
- Foul Play
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Grass Knot / Solar Beam
In double battles, Braixen's Special Sweeper role is a renowned. This technique aims to overwhelm foes with potent special power. Life Orb boosts the power of Braixen's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Magician, if Braixen has no item it steals the item off a pokemon it hits with an attack. With a Firium Z equipped to it, if Braixen has a fire move, this item allows it to use a fire z-move.
◆ Incinerate is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Fire-type move (destroys the foes berry/gem).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
◆ Solar Beam is a special 120-base power Grass-type move (charges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Braixen can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Braixen.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Braixen can perform in Sun/Moon. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SM Move and Ability Combos for Braixen
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Swagger + Foul play
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Ability: Blaze + Item: Focus sash
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Ally Switch, Magic Coat, Protect, Snatch
- Moves that inflict status: Hypnosis, Will-O-Wisp, Toxic
Moves that boost Braixen's stats
- Flame Charge
- Howl
- Power-Up Punch
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Braixen
- Hidden Power
- Howl
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Braixen in Sun and Moon
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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