
| Max CP | 4,061 |
| Generation | Paldea (Gen 9) |
| Buddy Distance | 5km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | ❌ No |
Baxcalibur is a Dragon/Ice-type Pokémon from Paldea (Generation 9) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 4,061 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Baxcalibur has base stats of 254 Attack, 168 Defense, and 229 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 651.
With an exceptional Attack stat of 254, Baxcalibur is one of the top attackers of its type in raids and gym battles. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO.
In Windy weather, Baxcalibur receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Baxcalibur is 5km per candy.
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Breath STAB | Dragon | 6 | +4 | 12.0 | - | - | - |
| Ice Fang | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Claw STAB | Dragon | 50 | -33 | - | 50 | -35 |
| Avalanche STAB | Ice | 90 | -45 | - | 90 | -45 |
| Outrage STAB | Dragon | 110 | -50 | - | 110 | -60 |
| Blizzard | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Icy Wind | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Baxcalibur takes increased damage from these types:
Baxcalibur takes reduced damage from these types:
Top Pokémon to use when battling Baxcalibur in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
| Grass Steel | 323 | 182 | 139 | 4,206 |
| 2 |
| Bug Fighting | 316 | 85 | 174 | 3,251 |
| 3 |
| Rock | 295 | 109 | 219 | 3,773 |
| 4 |
| Rock Flying | 292 | 139 | 181 | 3,811 |
| 5 |
| Dragon Flying | 284 | 170 | 213 | 4,387 |
| 6 |
| Dragon | 284 | 172 | 183 | 4,110 |
| 7 |
| Water Dragon | 280 | 215 | 189 | 4,565 |
| 8 |
| Poison Dragon | 278 | 192 | 268 | 5,067 |
| 9 |
| Dragon Flying | 277 | 168 | 216 | 4,289 |
| 10 |
| Steel Dragon | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 16 | 1,500 |
| 2 | 0 | 12 | 9 | 16 | 1,500 |
| 3 | 0 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 1,500 |
| 4 | 0 | 13 | 7 | 16 | 1,498 |
| 5 | 0 | 10 | 11 | 16 | 1,498 |
| 6 | 1 | 12 | 7 | 16 | 1,500 |
| 7 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 16 | 1,498 |
| 8 | 0 | 14 | 5 | 16 | 1,496 |
| 9 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 1,499 |
| 10 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 16 | 1,500 |
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 26 | 2,500 |
| 2 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 26 | 2,490 |
| 3 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 26 | 2,493 |
| 4 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 26 | 2,495 |
| 5 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 26 | 2,496 |
| 6 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 26 | 2,497 |
| 7 | 2 | 15 | 12 | 26 | 2,494 |
| 8 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 26 | 2,499 |
| 9 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 26 | 2,499 |
| 10 | 3 | 13 | 14 | 26 | 2,500 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 3,043 | 1,521 | 2,028 | 2,535 | 3,550 | 4,025 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 3,037 | 1,518 | 2,024 | 2,530 | 3,542 | 4,017 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 3,034 | 1,517 | 2,023 | 2,528 | 3,540 | 4,014 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 3,017 | 1,508 | 2,011 | 2,514 | 3,520 | 3,991 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 3,014 | 1,507 | 2,009 | 2,511 | 3,516 | 3,986 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,991 | 1,495 | 1,994 | 2,492 | 3,490 | 3,957 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,966 | 1,483 | 1,977 | 2,471 | 3,460 | 3,923 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,986 | 1,493 | 1,990 | 2,488 | 3,484 | 3,950 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,915 | 1,457 | 1,943 | 2,429 | 3,400 | 3,856 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 2,667 | 1,333 | 1,778 | 2,222 | 3,111 | 3,528 |
Important CP values for Baxcalibur with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 4,025 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 3,550 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,943 - 2,028 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 2,429 - 2,535 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,943 - 2,028 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,457 - 1,521 CP |
Maximum CP for Baxcalibur with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 | 26 | 3,550 |
| 2 | 3,550 | 27 | 3,550 |
| 3 | 3,550 | 28 | 3,550 |
| 4 | 3,550 | 29 | 3,550 |
| 5 | 478 | 30 | 3,043 |
| 6 | 3,550 | 31 | 3,550 |
| 7 | 3,550 | 32 | 3,550 |
| 8 | 3,550 | 33 | 3,550 |
| 9 | 3,550 | 34 | 3,550 |
| 10 | 1,014 | 35 | 3,296 |
| 11 | 3,550 | 36 | 3,550 |
| 12 | 3,550 | 37 | 3,550 |
| 13 | 3,550 | 38 | 3,550 |
| 14 | 3,550 | 39 | 3,550 |
| 15 | 1,521 | 40 | 3,550 |
| 16 | 3,550 | 41 | 3,550 |
| 17 | 3,550 | 42 | 3,550 |
| 18 | 3,550 | 43 | 3,550 |
| 19 | 3,550 | 44 | 3,550 |
| 20 | 2,028 | 45 | 3,797 |
| 21 | 3,550 | 46 | 3,550 |
| 22 | 3,550 | 47 | 3,550 |
| 23 | 3,550 | 48 | 3,550 |
| 24 | 3,550 | 49 | 3,550 |
| 25 | 2,535 | 50 | 4,025 |
Baxcalibur (#998) is a Dragon/Ice-type Pokémon from the Paldea region (Generation 9) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 4,061 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Baxcalibur is one of the most powerful Pokémon in the game. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Baxcalibur in 2026.
Baxcalibur's Attack stat is 254 (Elite). This is among the highest in the game, making Baxcalibur an elite attacker for raids and gym battles.
With 168 Defense (Good) and 229 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 651. This gives Baxcalibur reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Dragon-type Pokémon, Baxcalibur's stat distribution leans toward offense.
The best moveset for Baxcalibur depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Dragon Breath (Fast) with Dragon Claw (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Baxcalibur has 2 Fast Attacks and 5 Charged Attacks to choose from.
With 4,025 CP at Level 50, Baxcalibur is a strong Master League contender. Power it up to Level 50 with best buddy bonus for maximum impact.
Baxcalibur appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Dragon, Fairy, Fighting-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Baxcalibur at Level 20 (1,943 - 2,028 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,429 - 2,535 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 2,028 CP.
Baxcalibur can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Windy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
Baxcalibur is part of a 3-stage evolution family:
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
Shiny Baxcalibur is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
Baxcalibur gets a weather boost in Windy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,429 - 2,535 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.
Q: What is Baxcalibur's max CP?
A: 4,025 CP at Level 50, or 3,550 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Baxcalibur good?
A: Excellent — top-tier for raids and Master League.
Q: Can Baxcalibur be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Baxcalibur is available.
Q: What is Baxcalibur weak to?
A: Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Rock, Steel-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Dragon Breath + Dragon Claw for optimal DPS.
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.