No. 0997

Arctibax

Ice Fin Pokémon

Official art

Arctibax is a Dragon/Ice-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Fighting, Rock, Steel, Dragon and Fairy, with a base stat total of 423. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Dragon Ice

Height: 0.8 m 2′07″
Weight: 30 kg 66.1 lbs
Base stat total: 423 Higher than 45% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen IX Scarlet & Violet

Abilities

Pokédex entryViolet

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.

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Base stats

HP90165–197290–384

Atk95103–161175–317

Def6677–129123–254

SpA4558–10685–207

SpD6576–128121–251

Spe6273–125116–245

Total423Higher than 45% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

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Type matchups

DragonIceshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×

DragonFairyFightingRockSteel

Resists

½×

ElectricGrassWater

Takes normal damage from 10 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundBugGhostFirePsychicIceDark

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 62); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+125Max114No SP82Min73Scarf187Tailwind250

At max Speed, Arctibax outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Arctibax against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
125		Arctibax · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
114		Arctibax · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
82		Arctibax · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown 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.

Abilities

This Pokémon's Attack is raised by 1 when damaged by Fire moves; can't be .
Everything about Thermal Exchange →
Other Pokémon with Thermal Exchange 2
Frigibax Baxcalibur
If is active, this Pokémon heals 1/16 of its max HP each turn.
Everything about Ice Body →
Other Pokémon with Ice Body 19
Seel Dewgong Galarian Mr. Mime Snorunt Glalie Spheal Sealeo Walrein Regice Glaceon Vanillite Vanillish Vanilluxe Bergmite Avalugg Mr. Rime Arctovish Frigibax Baxcalibur

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesNFE

Evolution

#0996FrigibaxDragonIce
1. Level 35
  #0997ArctibaxDragonIce
  1. Level 54
    #0998BaxcaliburDragonIce
    1. Mega Evolution, in battleholding Baxcalibrite
      #0998Mega BaxcaliburDragonIce

Moves

Level up 12


1	Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally.	Dragon	Phys	60	90%	10
1	LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
1	TackleNo additional effect.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	35
6	Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.	Ice	Spec	55	95%	15
12	Dragon Breath30% chance to paralyze the target.	Dragon	Spec	60	100%	20
18	Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	30
24	Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	25
29	Ice Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.	Ice	Phys	65	95%	15
40	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Phys	90	85%	20
45	Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Spec	90	100%	10
50	Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Dark	Phys	80	100%	15
55	Icicle Crash30% chance to make the target flinch.	Ice	Phys	85	90%	10

TM / HM / TR 30


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Phys	90	85%	20
TM06	Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.	Normal	Status	—	100%	10
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM10	Ice Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.	Ice	Phys	65	95%	15
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM27	Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.	Flying	Phys	60	—	20
TM34	Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.	Ice	Spec	55	95%	15
TM44	Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally.	Dragon	Phys	60	90%	10
TM46	AvalanchePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.	Ice	Phys	60	100%	10
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM52	SnowscapeFor 5 turns, snow falls. Ice: 1.5× Def.	Ice	Status	—	—	10
TM55	DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.	Ground	Phys	80	100%	10
TM58	Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.	Fighting	Phys	75	100%	15
TM66	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Phys	85	100%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM78	Dragon ClawNo additional effect.	Dragon	Phys	80	100%	15
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM88	Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM99	Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.	Steel	Phys	80	100%	15
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM108	Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Dark	Phys	80	100%	15
TM115	Dragon PulseNo additional effect.	Dragon	Spec	85	100%	10
TM130	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM135	Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Spec	90	100%	10
TM143	Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.	Ice	Spec	110	70%	5
TM156	OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.	Dragon	Phys	120	100%	10
TM169	Draco MeteorLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Dragon	Spec	130	90%	5
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Spec	80	100%	10
TM187	Icicle SpearHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Ice	Phys	25	100%	30

Biology

Frigibax evolves into Arctibax, which evolves into Baxcalibur.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IX Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Ice Fin Pokémon
: Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color: Gray

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Paldea#389Hyperspace#033

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.
Violet
Arctibax freezes the air around it, protecting its face with an ice mask and turning its dorsal fin into a blade of ice.
Scarlet

Names around the world

English: Arctibax
Japanese: セゴール
Japanese (romaji): Segohru
Korean: 드니꽁
Chinese (Traditional): 凍脊龍
Chinese (Simplified): 冻脊龙
French: Cryodo
German: Cryospino
Spanish: Arctibax
Italian: Arctibax

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

: 2 Atk
: 25 ≈3.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 50
: 148
: Slow

Breeding

: DragonMineral
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 40 egg cycles ≈10,455 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Frigibax: Level 35.

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.