Frigibax (#0996) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP65125–172240–334

Atk7572–139139–273

Def4545–10685–207

SpA3536–9567–185

SpD4545–10685–207

Spe5554–117103–229

Total320Higher than 23% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 55). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+117Max107No SP75Min67Scarf175Tailwind234

At max Speed, Frigibax outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Dragon2×Fairy2×Fighting2×Rock2×Steel2×

Resists

Electric½×Grass½×Water½×

Takes normal damage from 10 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundBugGhostFirePsychicIceDark

Abilities

Thermal Exchange
Raises Attack when hit by a Fire-type move. Cannot be burned.
Ice BodyHidden ability
Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during hail. Protects against hail damage.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0996FrigibaxDragonIce
1. Level 35#0997ArctibaxDragonIce
  1. Level 54#0998BaxcaliburDragonIce

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 13

1Dragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

6Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

12Dragon BreathHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.DragonSpec60100%20

18Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30

24BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

29Ice FangHas a 10% chance to freeze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys6595%15

32Dragon ClawInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15

36Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

40Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

44CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

48Icicle CrashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys8590%10

TM / HM / TR 26

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM10Ice FangHas a 10% chance to freeze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys6595%15

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM44Dragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10

TM46AvalancheInflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.IcePhys60100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM52SnowscapeThe user summons a snowstorm lasting five turns. This boosts the Defense stats of Ice types.IceStatus——10

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM78Dragon ClawInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TM115Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.DragonSpec13090%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM187Icicle SpearHits 2-5 times in one turn.IcePhys25100%30

Egg moves 4

EggAqua TailInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys9090%10

EggDragon RushHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DragonPhys10075%10

EggFreeze-DrySuper-effective against Water.IceSpec70100%20

EggIcicle SpearHits 2-5 times in one turn.IcePhys25100%30

Pokédex entries

Category: Ice Fin Pokémon
Debut: Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color: Gray
Shape
Habitat: —

Paldea#388Hyperspace#032

This Pokémon lives in forests and craggy areas. Using the power of its dorsal fin, it cools the inside of its nest like a refrigerator.
Violet
Frigibax absorbs heat through its dorsal fin and converts the heat into ice energy. The higher the temperature, the more energy Frigibax stores.
Scarlet