arctibax

arctibax

Attributes

  • Species: Arctibax
  • Base Experience: 148
  • Height: 8
  • Weight: 300
  • Is Default: True
  • Order: 950
  • Base Happiness: 50
  • Capture Rate: 25
  • Color: Gray
  • Egg Groups: Dragon , Mineral
  • Gender Rate: 4
  • Has No Gender Differences
  • Hatch Counter: 40
  • Habitat:
  • Is Baby: False
  • Is Legendary: False
  • Is Mythical: False
  • Shape: Upright

Stats

  • HP
    90
  • Attack
    95
  • Defense
    66
  • Special Attack
    45
  • Special Defense
    65
  • Speed
    62

Abilities

Held items

    None

Summary

Arctibax is a Dragon/Ice-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IX.

Type: Dragon / Ice

Abilities:

  • Thermal Exchange: Boosts the Pokémon's Attack stat when hit by a Fire-type move, and cannot be burned.
  • Ice Body (Hidden Ability): Restores HP during hail.

Physical Characteristics:

  • Arctibax resembles a bipedal dinosaur with icy features.
  • It has a predominantly white and icy-blue body, reflecting its Ice-typing.
  • The Pokémon sports a sleek, aerodynamic form with sharp, icicle-like protrusions on its back and tail.
  • Its eyes are sharp and vigilant, embodying the fierce nature of a Dragon-type.

Behavior and Habitat:

  • Arctibax is often found in cold, mountainous regions where snow and ice are prevalent.
  • It is known for its solitary nature, preferring the isolation of icy peaks.
  • This Pokémon thrives in extreme cold, using its environment to its advantage in both hunting and hiding from threats.

In Battle:

  • Arctibax is a strong physical attacker with a unique typing that gives it several resistances and immunities.
  • Notable moves include Icicle Crash, Dragon Claw, and Ice Beam, making it versatile against various opponents.
  • It is particularly effective against Dragon, Flying, and Grass types due to its Ice-type moves.
  • However, it is vulnerable to Steel and Fairy types, which can exploit its weaknesses.

Evolution:

  • Arctibax evolves from Frigibax starting at level 35.
  • It further evolves into Baxcalibur at level 54, gaining enhanced abilities and power.

Interesting Facts:

  • Arctibax is part of a line that showcases the first Dragon/Ice-type combination, making it unique in battles.
  • Its design is inspired by prehistoric creatures, specifically those that thrived in colder climates.
  • Despite its icy exterior, Arctibax has a fiery spirit, evident in its ability to boost its Attack when hit by Fire-type moves.

Pokémon Sprites

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Front Default
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Front Shiny

Evolution Chain

Frigibax - 996
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Arctibax - 997
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Min. Lvl 35

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Baxcalibur - 998
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Min. Lvl 54

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Flavor Text Entries

  • Scarlet: Arctibax freezes the air around it, protecting its face with an ice mask and turning its dorsal fin into a blade of ice.
  • Violet: It attacks with the blade of its frozen dorsal fin by doing a front flip in the air. Arctibax’s strong back and legs allow it to pull off this technique.

Cards

Arctibax
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Created by Kouki Saitou for the Unknown Set set.

Arctibax
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Created by Tomokazu Komiya for the Unknown Set set.

Arctibax
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Created by Kouki Saitou for the Unknown Set set.

Arctibax
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Created by Teeziro for the Unknown Set set.