Competitive Information for Arctibax [Scarlet/Violet]

Dragon / Ice
Abilities:
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Arctibax? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Scarlet/Violet generation metagame.
Arctibax is a pretty decent Dragon and Ice-typed Pokemon. Arctibax is not a Pokemon anyone usually expects sees on the battlefield. Arctibax is weak to Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Rock, and Steel-typed attacks.
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Thermal Exchange
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Icicle Crash / Ice Fang
- Body Slam / Tera Blast
- Aqua Tail
Physical Sweeper Arctibax (Thermal Exchange)
Arctibax is a decent Physical Sweeper. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Arctibax's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Arctibax's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Thermal Exchange, Arctibax's attack is raised by 1 stage when hit by fire moves; it can't be burned.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
♦ Icicle Crash is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Ice-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Ice Fang is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: phys. If attack > spa & type = tera type).
♦ Aqua Tail is a physical 90-base power Water-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Arctibax? These builds have been optimized for Scarlet/Violet Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Scarlet/Violet generation metagame.
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Thermal Exchange
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Icicle Crash / Ice Fang
- Body Slam / Tera Blast
- Aqua Tail
Doubles Physical Sweeper Arctibax (Thermal Exchange)
Arctibax is a decent Physical Sweeper. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Arctibax's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Arctibax's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Thermal Exchange, Arctibax's attack is raised by 1 stage when hit by fire moves; it can't be burned.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
♦ Icicle Crash is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Ice-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Ice Fang is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: phys. If attack > spa & type = tera type).
♦ Aqua Tail is a physical 90-base power Water-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Dragon moves are bad against Fairy.
Fairy moves are bad against Steel/Poison/Fire.
Fighting moves are bad against Ghost.
Rock moves are bad against Steel/Fighting/Ground.
Steel moves are bad against Water/Steel/Electric/Fire.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Arctibax is: Steel
Terastallizing into one of it's default typings ( Dragon or Ice ) could also prove favorable.
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Arctibax
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Thermal Exchange
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast
- Icicle Crash / Ice Fang
- Iron Head / Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Arctibax (Thermal Exchange)
Arctibax is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Arctibax's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Arctibax's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Thermal Exchange, Arctibax's attack is raised by 1 stage when hit by fire moves; it can't be burned. Iron Head was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Bug-type move).
♦ Icicle Crash is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Ice-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Ice Fang is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch).
♦ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Arctibax
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Thermal Exchange
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast / Crunch
- Icicle Crash / Ice Fang
- Iron Head / Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Arctibax (Thermal Exchange)
Arctibax is a wonderful Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Arctibax's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Arctibax's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Thermal Exchange, Arctibax's attack is raised by 1 stage when hit by fire moves; it can't be burned. Iron Head was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dark-type move).
♦ Crunch is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Icicle Crash is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Ice-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Ice Fang is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch).
♦ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Arctibax
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Thermal Exchange
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Tera Blast
- Icicle Crash / Ice Fang
- Brick Break / Body Slam
- Aqua Tail
Physical Sweeper Arctibax (Thermal Exchange)
Arctibax is a notable Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Arctibax's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Arctibax's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Thermal Exchange, Arctibax's attack is raised by 1 stage when hit by fire moves; it can't be burned. Brick Break was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dragon-type move).
♦ Icicle Crash is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Ice-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Ice Fang is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch).
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Aqua Tail is a physical 90-base power Water-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
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Teratype Electric moveset for Arctibax
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Thermal Exchange
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast
- Icicle Crash / Ice Fang
- Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Arctibax (Thermal Exchange)
Arctibax is a sensational Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Arctibax's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Arctibax's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Thermal Exchange, Arctibax's attack is raised by 1 stage when hit by fire moves; it can't be burned.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Electric-type move).
♦ Icicle Crash is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Ice-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Ice Fang is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Arctibax
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Thermal Exchange
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast
- Icicle Crash / Ice Fang
- Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Arctibax (Thermal Exchange)
Arctibax is an astounding Physical Sweeper in single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Arctibax's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Arctibax's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Thermal Exchange, Arctibax's attack is raised by 1 stage when hit by fire moves; it can't be burned.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fairy-type move).
♦ Icicle Crash is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Ice-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Ice Fang is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Arctibax
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Thermal Exchange
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast / Brick Break
- Icicle Crash / Ice Fang
- Crunch / Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Arctibax (Thermal Exchange)
Arctibax is a spectacular Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Arctibax's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Arctibax's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Thermal Exchange, Arctibax's attack is raised by 1 stage when hit by fire moves; it can't be burned. Crunch was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fighting-type move).
♦ Brick Break is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Icicle Crash is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Ice-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Ice Fang is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch).
♦ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Fire moveset for Arctibax
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Thermal Exchange
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast
- Icicle Crash / Ice Fang
- Iron Head / Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Arctibax (Thermal Exchange)
Arctibax is an extraordinary Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Arctibax's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Arctibax's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Thermal Exchange, Arctibax's attack is raised by 1 stage when hit by fire moves; it can't be burned. Iron Head was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fire-type move).
♦ Icicle Crash is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Ice-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Ice Fang is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch).
♦ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Arctibax
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Thermal Exchange
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast
- Icicle Crash / Ice Fang
- Aqua Tail / Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Arctibax (Thermal Exchange)
Arctibax is an astounding Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Arctibax's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Arctibax's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Thermal Exchange, Arctibax's attack is raised by 1 stage when hit by fire moves; it can't be burned. Aqua Tail was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Flying-type move).
♦ Icicle Crash is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Ice-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Ice Fang is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch).
♦ Aqua Tail is a physical 90-base power Water-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Arctibax
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Thermal Exchange
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast
- Icicle Crash / Ice Fang
- Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Arctibax (Thermal Exchange)
Arctibax is an outstanding Physical Sweeper in single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Arctibax's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Arctibax's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Thermal Exchange, Arctibax's attack is raised by 1 stage when hit by fire moves; it can't be burned.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ghost-type move).
♦ Icicle Crash is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Ice-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Ice Fang is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Arctibax
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Thermal Exchange
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast
- Icicle Crash / Ice Fang
- Aqua Tail / Iron Head
Physical Sweeper Arctibax (Thermal Exchange)
Arctibax is an extraordinary Physical Sweeper in single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Arctibax's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Arctibax's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Thermal Exchange, Arctibax's attack is raised by 1 stage when hit by fire moves; it can't be burned. Aqua Tail or Iron Head are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Grass-type move).
♦ Icicle Crash is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Ice-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Ice Fang is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch).
♦ Aqua Tail is a physical 90-base power Water-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
♦ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Arctibax
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Thermal Exchange
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast
- Icicle Crash / Ice Fang
- Iron Head / Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Arctibax (Thermal Exchange)
Arctibax is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Arctibax's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Arctibax's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Thermal Exchange, Arctibax's attack is raised by 1 stage when hit by fire moves; it can't be burned. Iron Head was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ground-type move).
♦ Icicle Crash is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Ice-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Ice Fang is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch).
♦ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Arctibax
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Thermal Exchange
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast / Icicle Crash
- Iron Head / Body Slam
- Aqua Tail
Physical Sweeper Arctibax (Thermal Exchange)
Arctibax is an interesting Physical Sweeper in single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Arctibax's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Arctibax's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Thermal Exchange, Arctibax's attack is raised by 1 stage when hit by fire moves; it can't be burned. Iron Head was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ice-type move).
♦ Icicle Crash is a physical TERA-boosted 85-base power Ice-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Aqua Tail is a physical 90-base power Water-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
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Teratype Normal moveset for Arctibax
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Thermal Exchange
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Body Slam / Tera Blast
- Icicle Crash / Ice Fang
- Aqua Tail
Physical Sweeper Arctibax (Thermal Exchange)
Arctibax is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Arctibax's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Arctibax's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Thermal Exchange, Arctibax's attack is raised by 1 stage when hit by fire moves; it can't be burned.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
♦ Body Slam is a physical TERA-boosted 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Normal-type move).
♦ Icicle Crash is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Ice-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Ice Fang is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch).
♦ Aqua Tail is a physical 90-base power Water-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
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Teratype Poison moveset for Arctibax
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Thermal Exchange
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast
- Icicle Crash / Ice Fang
- Crunch / Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Arctibax (Thermal Exchange)
Arctibax is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Arctibax's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Arctibax's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Thermal Exchange, Arctibax's attack is raised by 1 stage when hit by fire moves; it can't be burned. Crunch was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Poison-type move).
♦ Icicle Crash is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Ice-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Ice Fang is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch).
♦ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Arctibax
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Thermal Exchange
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast
- Icicle Crash / Ice Fang
- Crunch / Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Arctibax (Thermal Exchange)
Arctibax is a decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Arctibax's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Arctibax's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Thermal Exchange, Arctibax's attack is raised by 1 stage when hit by fire moves; it can't be burned. Crunch was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Psychic-type move).
♦ Icicle Crash is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Ice-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Ice Fang is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch).
♦ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Rock moveset for Arctibax
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Thermal Exchange
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast
- Icicle Crash / Ice Fang
- Aqua Tail / Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Arctibax (Thermal Exchange)
Arctibax is a decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Arctibax's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Arctibax's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Thermal Exchange, Arctibax's attack is raised by 1 stage when hit by fire moves; it can't be burned. Aqua Tail was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Rock-type move).
♦ Icicle Crash is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Ice-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Ice Fang is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch).
♦ Aqua Tail is a physical 90-base power Water-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Arctibax
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Thermal Exchange
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Iron Head / Tera Blast
- Icicle Crash / Ice Fang
- Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Arctibax (Thermal Exchange)
Arctibax is popular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Arctibax's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Arctibax's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Thermal Exchange, Arctibax's attack is raised by 1 stage when hit by fire moves; it can't be burned.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
♦ Iron Head is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Steel-type move).
♦ Icicle Crash is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Ice-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Ice Fang is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Water moveset for Arctibax
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Thermal Exchange
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Aqua Tail / Tera Blast
- Icicle Crash / Ice Fang
- Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Arctibax (Thermal Exchange)
Arctibax is a notable Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Arctibax's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Arctibax's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Thermal Exchange, Arctibax's attack is raised by 1 stage when hit by fire moves; it can't be burned.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
♦ Aqua Tail is a physical TERA-boosted 90-base power Water-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Water-type move).
♦ Icicle Crash is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Ice-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Ice Fang is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Arctibax learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by move type, category, accuracy, and power. Bolded moves will gain the same-type attack bonus (STAB) if this Pokemon uses them.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Arctibax can perform in Scarlet/Violet. 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 SV Move and Ability Combos for Arctibax
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Helping Hand
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
Moves that boost Arctibax's stats
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Arctibax
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Rest
Common Effort Values for Arctibax in Scarlet and Violet
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Optimize Arctibax's EV spread for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
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