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Mega Baxcalibur

Ice Dragon Pokémon

Mega Baxcalibur official artwork
Official art

Mega Baxcalibur is the Dragon/Ice-type Mega Evolution of Baxcalibur, 2× weak to Fighting, Rock, Steel, Dragon and Fairy, with a base stat total of 700. On Pokémon Showdown it’s on 2.9% of Champions VGC teams (Sep 2026).

Height
2.1 m 6′11″
Weight
315 kg 694.5 lbs
Base stat total
700 #2 of 1,025
Introduced
Gen IX Mega Dimension
Abilities
It launches itself into battle by flipping upside down and spewing frigid air from its mouth. It finishes opponents off with its dorsal blade.
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Base stats

HP115190–222340–434
Atk175175–249319–493
Def117123–185215–366
SpA105112–172193–339
SpD101108–168186–331
Spe8796–152161–300
Total700#2 of 1,025
HP115Atk175Def117Spe87SpD101SpA105

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: None.

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Type matchups

DragonIceshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Dragon (because of Dragon)Fairy (because of Dragon)Fighting (because of Ice)Rock (because of Ice)Steel (because of Ice)

Resists

½×
Electric (because of Dragon)Grass (because of Dragon)Water (because of Dragon)
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 87); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+152Max139No SP107Min96Scarf228Tailwind304

At max Speed, Baxcalibur outspeeds 16 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Baxcalibur against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
152Baxcalibur · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
139Baxcalibur · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
107Baxcalibur · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega 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

Competitive

Usage over time

Values
Mega Baxcalibur, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,222–
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,619–
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,315–
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,686–
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,250–
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,9432.9%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

6.6% of teams · rank #23 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 46 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 46 teams behind these numbers.Few players at this level: about 695 teams’ worth of games in this format.

Most common build

Ability
Stat Alignment
Jolly
Stat Points
1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe
  1. Earthquake
  2. Glaive Rush
  3. Ice Shard
  4. Dragon Dance

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games7.8%
  • Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)7.6%
  • Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)7.7%
  • Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin6.6%

Items

Abilities

  • 100.0%

Stat Points

  • Jolly 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe14.7%
  • Adamant 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe14.5%
  • Adamant 26 HP / 32 Atk / 3 Def7.6%
  • Adamant 31 HP / 23 Atk / 2 Def / 10 Spe7.0%

These 4 cover 43.8% of its sets.

Most common partners

Evolution

Moves

Level up 17

EvoGlaive RushUser takes sure-hit 2× damage until its next turn.DragonPhys120100%5
1Breaking Swipe100% chance to lower the foe(s) Attack by 1.DragonPhys60100%15
1Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally.DragonPhys6090%10
1Ice ShardUsually goes first.IcePhys40100%30
1LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
1SnowscapeFor 5 turns, snow falls. Ice: 1.5× Def.IceStatus——10
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
6Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15
12Dragon Breath30% chance to paralyze the target.DragonSpec60100%20
18Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.NormalStatus——30
24Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
29Ice Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.IcePhys6595%15
35Dragon ClawNo additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15
42Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
48Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
55Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
62Icicle Crash30% chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys8590%10

TM / HM / TR 45

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM09Thunder Fang10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15
TM10Ice Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.IcePhys6595%15
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15
TM44Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally.DragonPhys6090%10
TM46AvalanchePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.IcePhys60100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM52SnowscapeFor 5 turns, snow falls. Ice: 1.5× Def.IceStatus——10
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TM57False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.NormalPhys40100%40
TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15
TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM78Dragon ClawNo additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15
TM84Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TM89Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.FightingPhys80100%10
TM99Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user's Attack and Speed by 1.DragonStatus——20
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
TM115Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM135Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TM143Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5
TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM156OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DragonSpec13090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM186High HorsepowerNo additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10
TM187Icicle SpearHits 2-5 times in one turn.IcePhys25100%30
TM200Scale ShotHits 2-5 times. User: -1 Def, +1 Spe after last hit.DragonPhys2590%20
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM222Breaking Swipe100% chance to lower the foe(s) Attack by 1.DragonPhys60100%15
TM226Dragon CheerAlly: Crit ratio +1, or +2 if ally is Dragon type.DragonStatus——15

Biology

Frigibax evolves into Arctibax, which evolves into Baxcalibur. Baxcalibur is a large ice dragon Pokémon resembling a Spinosaurus and a kaiju.

Forms

Mega Baxcalibur

DragonIce
BST 700

HoldsBaxcalibrite

The blade on Baxcalibur's back has grown substantially larger, allowing it to cleave through nearly anything in its path.

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

Pokédex entries

Ice Dragon Pokémon
Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color
Gray
—
Paldea#390Hyperspace#034
  1. It launches itself into battle by flipping upside down and spewing frigid air from its mouth. It finishes opponents off with its dorsal blade.

    Violet
  2. This Pokémon blasts cryogenic air out from its mouth. This air can instantly freeze even liquid-hot lava.

    Scarlet

Names around the world

English
Baxcalibur
Japanese
セグレイブ
Japanese (romaji)
Seglaive
Korean
드닐레이브
Chinese (Traditional)
戟脊龍
Chinese (Simplified)
戟脊龙
French
Glaivodo
German
Espinodon
Spanish
Baxcalibur
Italian
Baxcalibur

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

None
10 ≈1.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
50
—
Slow

Breeding

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

Where to find

Mega Evolves in battle from Baxcalibur holding Baxcalibrite.

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.