Braixen (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Braixen (disambiguation).
Braixen
Fox Pokémon
テールナー
Tairenar
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Braixen



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Fire Unknown
Unknown Unknown
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Abilities
Blaze Cacophony
Cacophony
Magician
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
87.5% male, 12.5% female
Catch rate
45 (11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Field
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
3'03" 1.0 m
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Weight
32.0 lbs. 14.5 kg
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Mega Stone
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Base experience yield
Unknown
Gen. IV
Unknown
IV
143
Leveling rate
Medium Slow
EV yield
Total: 2
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HP
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Atk
0
Def
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Speed
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
Red
Base friendship
70
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Braixen (Japanese: テールナー Tairenar) is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.

It evolves from Fennekin starting at level 16 and evolves into Delphox starting at level 36.

Biology

Braixen is a bipedal, fox-like Pokémon. While the majority of its fur is yellow, it has thick black fur on its legs, white arms and face, and a dark orange tail tip. The fur on its cheeks is longer, and a small mane of white fur covers its shoulders and chest. Long, wavy tufts of dark orange fur grow out of its large ears, and its eyes and small nose match this fur in color. When its mouth is open, two pointed teeth can be seen in its upper jaw. Above its developed legs, the fur around its hips sweeps out to either side, resembling a skirt or shorts. Each paw has three small digits.

Braixen always keeps a stick in its tail, which it sets alight using friction from its bushy tail fur. The flame from the lit twig is used for both attack and communication. It draws circles in the air with the flame to indicate danger

Evolution

Braixen evolves from Fennekin and evolves into Delphox.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

 
Unevolved
Fennekin
 Fire 

 
First evolution
Braixen
 Fire 

 
Second evolution
Delphox
 Fire  Psychic 


In the anime

 
Braixen in the anime

Major appearances

Aria's Braixen

Braixen debuted in Day Three Blockbusters!, under the ownership of Aria. She was revealed to have evolved from her Fennekin before the episode's events. She was later revealed to have evolved into a Delphox before Battling with Elegance and a Big Smile!.

Serena's Braixen

Serena's Fennekin evolved into a Braixen in Battling with Elegance and a Big Smile! during a Double Battle with Pancham against Aria's Delphox and Aromatisse. She evolved into a Delphox sometime prior to Reuniting for the First Time!.

Minor appearances

A Braixen appeared in the opening sequence of Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, when it evolved from Fennekin and then into Delphox.

Two Trainers' Braixen appeared in A Crowning Moment of Truth!. They were among the Pokémon attending the Wela Fire Festival.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
XY047 Braixen Ash's Pokédex Braixen, the Fox Pokémon and the evolved form of Fennekin. To defeat its opponent, Braixen combines the flame from the twig in its tail with its fiery breath, creating a massive Fire Spin.
XY064 Braixen Serena's Pokédex Braixen, the Fox Pokémon and the evolved form of Fennekin. Braixen uses friction to ignite the twig from its tail before a battle.

In the manga

Movie adaptations

Main article: Serena's Braixen

Braixen appeared in Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, under the ownership of Serena.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Malva's Braixen

After Trevor lost the Fennekin he was given from Professor Sycamore, she was taken by Malva after finding her Poké Ball put into box filled with other Pokémon gathered from Vaniville Town. Prior to Gathering Klefki, she evolved into a Braixen. Some time after her stay at the Pokémon Village, she evolved into a Delphox.

In the TCG

Main article: Braixen (TCG)

Other appearances

Pokkén Tournament

Main article: Braixen (Pokkén)

Braixen appears as a playable character in the Wii U and the Nintendo Switch version. Braixen strikes at foes from a distance with fiery distance attacks,[1] and also uses its stick to deal melee attacks. Some of its melee attacks are directly taken from Amy Sorel's moveset from the Soul Calibur series.

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI Kalos
Central #005
Hoenn
#—
X It has a twig stuck in its tail. With friction from its tail fur, it sets the twig on fire and launches into battle.
Y When the twig is plucked from its tail, friction sets the twig alight. The flame is used to send signals to its allies.
Omega Ruby It has a twig stuck in its tail. With friction from its tail fur, it sets the twig on fire and launches into battle.
Alpha Sapphire When the twig is plucked from its tail, friction sets the twig alight. The flame is used to send signals to its allies.
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar
#—
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.
Generation IX Paldea
#—
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#213
Scarlet It ignites the twig from its tail and waves the twig around to signal its allies. To indicate danger, it draws circles in the air with the twig’s flame.
Violet Braixen’s branch ignites as it’s pulled from the Pokémon’s tail. Braixen then uses the flame to spark powerful attacks.


 
Braixen in the Blueberry Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI
X Y
Friend Safari (Fire)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Trade
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Trade
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Evolve Fennekin
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Unobtainable
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Unobtainable
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
Trade
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Evolve Fennekin


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Renegade Meadow: Stage 3
Rumble World
Ember Mountains: Shrine of Magic (All Areas, Entrance Boss)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Castform Sea, Greninja Sea, Zygarde SeaFinal
Generation VIII
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Pedra Valley: Stage 189
Masters EX
Evolution: Serena & Fennekin


Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
59
119 - 166 228 - 322
59
57 - 122 110 - 238
58
56 - 121 108 - 236
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
73
70 - 137 135 - 269
Total:
409
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
011 Ember Fire Special 04040 100100% 25
1111 Howl Normal Status 0000 00——% 40
1414 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100100% 20
1818 Psybeam Psychic Special 06565 100100% 20
2222 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 08585% 15
2828 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 00——% 30
3636 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100100% 10
4141 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100100% 15
4545 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000 08585% 15
4949 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100100% 10
5252 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00——% 5
5656 Magic Room Psychic Status 0000 00——% 10
5959 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 08585% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Braixen
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Braixen
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001  TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM002  TM002 Charm Fairy Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM004  TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM005  TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10
TM007  TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM012  TM012 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM016  TM016 Psybeam Psychic Special 06565 100}}100% 20
TM018  TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM024  TM024 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 085}}85% 15
TM025  TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM032  TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM035  TM035 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM038  TM038 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
TM041  TM041 Stored Power Psychic Special 02020 100}}100% 10
TM047  TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049  TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM050  TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM054  TM054 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM059  TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15
TM062  TM062 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15
TM067  TM067 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM068  TM068 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM070  TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM075  TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM081  TM081 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20
TM085  TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM092  TM092 Imprison Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM098  TM098 Skill Swap Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM103  TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM107  TM107 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM109  TM109 Trick Psychic Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM118  TM118 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 090}}90% 10
TM120  TM120 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM122  TM122 Encore Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 5
TM125  TM125 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM129  TM129 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM130  TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM138  TM138 Psychic Terrain Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM141  TM141 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5
TM144  TM144 Fire Pledge Fire Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM157  TM157 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5
TM161  TM161 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM165  TM165 Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM168  TM168 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM171  TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM195  TM195 Burning Jealousy Fire Special 07070 100}}100% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Braixen
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Braixen
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Copycat Normal Status —% 20
Heat Wave Fire Special 95 90% 10
Hypnosis Psychic Status 60% 20
Magic Room Psychic Status —% 10
Wish Normal Status —% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Braixen
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Braixen
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Braixen
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation IX
Other generations:
VI - VII - VIII
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Braixen
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Braixen

Side game data

Pokémon Rumble Rush
  Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds Base HP: 50
Base Attack: 75 Base Defense: 52 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Fire
Attack Power: ★★★★★

 

Pokémon Shuffle
 
Fire
  Attack Power: 60 - 105   5

#173
 

Stabilize+
Sometimes erases two of the foe's disruptions on the board.


Pokémon GO
  Base HP: 153 Base Attack: 171 Base Defense: 130
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement:   100
Fast Attacks: Scratch, Ember
Charged Attacks: Psyshock, Flamethrower, Flame Charge

Evolution data

 
Unevolved
Fennekin
 Fire 
 
Level 16
 
First evolution
Braixen
 Fire 
 
Level 36
 
Second evolution
Delphox
 Fire  Psychic 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Front Back Front Back
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII.
Cross-Generation
HOME
   
  For other sprites and images, please see Braixen images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

  • In English, the category "Fox Pokémon" is shared by Vulpix, Fennekin, Nickit, and their evolutions.
    • In Japanese, the hiragana category "きつねポケモン" (Fox Pokémon) is shared by the evolutionary lines of Vulpix and Nickit, while the katakana version "キツネポケモン" (Fox Pokémon) is shared by Fennekin and its evolutions.
  • Braixen is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 409.

Origin

Braixen's evolutionary family is based on a fox,[2] specifically resembling the fennec fox. It also shares characteristics with kitsune and kitsune-mochi, witches in Japanese folklore that inherit their powers from foxes. Braixen's use of a wand-like branch is likely derived from mages. When the stick is stored in the fur of its tail, the entire tail resembles a broom, which has been depicted as a witch's primary means of transport. As drawing the stick from its tail ignites the stick, this may be a reference to striking a matchstick.

Its fur is reminiscent of seifuku, the predominant uniform worn by schoolgirls in Japan, and aristocratic attire from western Europe during the Renaissance. Its lower body also resembles a hose.

Name origin

Braixen may be a combination of braise (French for hot charcoal) and vixen (female fox). It may also be an allusion to bruxa (Portuguese for witch) or brazen (meaning bold).

Tairenar may be a combination of テール tail and ルナール renard (French for fox).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
  Japanese テールナー Tairenar From tail and renard
  French Roussil From roussi and goupil
  Spanish Braixen Same as English name
  German Rutena From Rute and renard
  Italian Braixen Same as English name
  Korean 테르나 Tereuna Transcription of Japanese name
  Mandarin Chinese 長尾火狐 / 长尾火狐 Chángwěihuǒhú From 長尾 / 长尾 chángwěi , huǒ, and
  Cantonese Chinese 長尾火狐 Chèuhngméihfówùh From 長尾 chèuhngméih, , and wùh


See also

References


External links

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