Pokken Tournament DX/Braixen

Introduction

Braixen looks like a very standard and straightforward zoner. However, she’s anything but. Braixen boasts amazing options at all ranges and has a mechanic that is unique only to her: support canceling. Braixen’s passive ability to gain support meter through her attacks whether or not they hit, combined with support canceling, allow her to take advantage of many supports in ways no one else can. Braixen’s flexible playstyle allows her to adjust her game plan on the fly, making her a strong character via adaptation. Braixen also has the ability to enhance her special attacks with Sunny Day for added benefits and two Sunny Day enhances back to back gives her a temporary attack buff, further increasing her damage potential. In burst, Braixen's special attacks are always enhanced and she gains access to a near full screen super which makes her burst mode one of the more oppressive burst modes in the game.

Braixen is a very flexible character with many strengths; any perceived weaknesses can be patched up simply by choosing a different support. She rewards those that are able to quickly think on their feet and adapt to the situation presented to them.

• 540 HP
• 150 CC Synergy Gauge
• Burst Mode Duration: 14 Seconds
• Shield: Normal

• High Stance: Charges Support Gauge.
• Low Stance: Invincible against Highs on frame 1.

• FP Forward Dash:
• FP Back Dash:
• FP Side Dash:

• DP Forward Dash: 17 Frames
• DP Back Dash: 21 Frames (Invincible from frame 1-8)

General Moves

Burst Mode
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

In Burst Mode, Braixen's Pokemon moves are always enhanced.

Special Effect
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Braixen is able to cancel certain attacks by calling Support Pokemon. Performing attacks increases Braixen's Support Gauge (whiffed attacks count).

Y+B Grab
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Grab	FP 80 / DP 90	12	N/A	i11	FP Shift (+2) / DP Shift	N/A

Landing a Grab increases Braixen's Support Gauge and performs an automatic Sunny Day.

X+A / [X+A] Counter Attack
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Counter	50 / 80	3	Mid Low	i27 / i47	+8 / Crumple	-8 / +4

Braixen is put into a counter armor state from frame 1-20 (40 if charged). Counter pierces when fully charged. Crumples the opponent if Its a critical hit.

j.R Midair Dash
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Braixen flies in the air with a broomstick fashion. In Field Phase, Braixen can airdash forwards, backwards, left, or right. In Duel Phase, Braixen can airdash forwards or backwards.

L+R Psyfirecracker
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	167 (25)	12	Mid Low	i19	Knockdown	-8

Braixen fires a long-ranged beam straight forward. Invincible on frame 9. Counter pierces. Increases Braixen's Support Gauge to max on hit.

Field Phase Moves

nY
Attack	Damage	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	10 each	Special Mid	i15	-4	-18

Fires three fireballs that travel in a straight path. Special / Support cancelable.* * Each fireball can be canceled.

sY
Attack	Damage	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	10 each	Special Mid	i19	+4	-8

Braixen walks to the side and fires five fireballs. Special / Support cancelable.* * Each fireball can be canceled.

fY
Attack	Damage	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal		Special Mid	i19	Shift (+4)*	-8

Braixen throws out Its stick like a boomerang. Able to erase incoming projectiles. * If fY hits at max range, it crumples the opponent.

bY / b[Y]
Attack	Damage	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	60 / 80	Mid	i19 / i39	Shift (Launch)*	-6

Braixen goes into a golf swing stance and lobs a fireball. Can be charged to increase in damage, size, and distance. * Only the physical hit of the move Phase Shifts.

j.Y
Attack	Damage	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	10 each	Mid	i16	-12	-16

Braixen fires four fireballs midair from different heights. Special / j.R cancelable in Burst Mode (only after the fourth fireball).

bX
Attack	Damage	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	60	Mid Low	i31	Crumple	-16

Braixen leans back, then lunges forward with Its stick. Invincible against physical attacks from frame 1-8. Support cancelable. Throw crush.

j.X / j.[X]
Attack	Damage	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	80 / 110	Mid High, Mid	i21 / i41	Shift (Knockdown)	-4 / +12

Braixen slams the ground with Its stick and creates a pillar of fire. Charging gives the move additional hits as well as making it safer on block.

X Homing Attack 1
Attack	Damage	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	20	Mid	i21	+4	-8

Braixen homes in on the opponent, and kicks them. Can be canceled with block or jump. Throw crush.

XX Homing Attack 2
Attack	Damage	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	20	Mid	i21	+8	-4

Following up from Homing Attack 1, Braixen strikes the opponent with Its stick. Support cancelable.

XXX / XX[X] Homing Attack 3
Attack	Damage	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	40 / 60	Mid	i21	Shift (+20)	-4

Following up from Homing Attack 2, Braixen twirls and deals one final hit. Can be charged to guard break/counter pierce. If Homing Attack 2 was blocked, there is a 28 frame window to punish a charged Homing Attack 3.

Weak Moves

2Y
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	20	0	Low	i11	+4	-4

A quick leg poke. Invincible against Highs on frame 1. Special / Support cancelable. Throw crush.

4Y / 4[Y]
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	60, 14 / 60, 66	3, 1 / 4, 0*	Mid	i19 / i39	Launch	-12 / -8

Braixen goes into a golf swing stance and lobs a fireball. Can be charged to increase in damage, size, and distance. * Only the physical hit of the move has Phase Shift Points.

5Y
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	20	0	Mid Low	i15	+4	-8

Pokes them with the stick. Special / Support cancelable.

5YY
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	16	0	Mid Low	i15	0	-8

Special / Support cancelable.

5YYY
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	28	3	Mid Low	i15	+8	-8

Special / Support cancelable.

6Y
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	80	3	Special Mid	i19	+8	-4

Braixen throws out Its stick like a boomerang. Able to erase incoming projectiles. * If 6Y hits at max range, it crumples the opponent.

8Y
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	60	3	Mid	i19	Launch	-8

Braixen swipes Its stick upwards. Invincible against Highs and Mid Highs on frame 5. Support cancelable.

j.Y
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	10 each	1 each	Mid	i16	-8	-12

Braixen fires four fireballs midair from different heights. Special / j.R cancelable in Burst Mode (only after the fourth fireball).

Strong Moves

2X
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	60	3	Low	i15	Knockdown	-12

Braixen slides and sweeps with Its stick. Invincible against Highs on frame 1. Support cancelable.

4X
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	60	4	Mid Low	i31	Crumple	-16

Braixen leans back, then lunges forward with Its stick. Invincible against physical attacks from frame 1-8. Support cancelable. Throw crush.

5X
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	40	0	Mid Low	i15	Launch	-8

An upwards stick swing. Support cancelable.

5XX
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	45	4	Mid Low	i15	Launch	-4

A followup downwards stick swing. Support cancelable.

8X
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	90	3	Mid High	i19	Launch	-16

Braixen hops forward and twirls Its stick in the air. Invincible against Lows on frame 5. Special / j.R cancelable. Throw crush.

j.X / j.[X]
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	80 / 110	3	Mid High, Mid	i21 / i41	+16 / Launch	-4 / +12

Braixen slams the ground with Its stick and creates a pillar of fire. Charging gives the move additional hits, launches, and makes it safer on block.

Pokemon Moves

]A[ Sunny Day
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Braixen strikes a pose and increases Its Support Gauge. The next Pokemon move Braixen performs will be enhanced. Using Sunny Day when already enhanced grants Braixen an Attack buff. The Attack buff lasts for 5 seconds.

2A Light Screen
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Counter	20 (5) / 40 (10)	2	Mid Low	i11	Launch	-12

Braixen conjures a mirror that erases incoming projectiles. Grants counter armor against projectiles from frame 1-10. Stuns the opponent if Its a critical hit. When enhanced, Light Screen's damage and range increases. Pressing B after using Light Screen performs a Sunny Day.

4A Fire Blast: Fireball
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	57 (16) / 135 (61)	2 per hit	Mid Low	i31	Stun*	-20

Braixen hops in the air a fires a large fireball that slowly travels forward. Invincible against Lows on frame 9. When enhanced, the fireball increases in damage and turns into the blast portion faster. * When enhanced, the fireball no longer stuns. It instead goes through with the full attack. Pressing B after using Fire Blast performs a Sunny Day.

4A Fire Blast: Blast
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	95 (39) / 114 (45)	1 per hit	Mid	i31	Knockdown	-20

After a short amount of time, the fireball explodes into a kanji-shaped wall of fire. Travels forward at an increased speed. When enhanced, Fire Blast increases in damage. Pressing B after using Fire Blast performs a Sunny Day.

5A Psybeam
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	50 (10)	3 / 0, 3	Special Mid	i23	FP Shift (-6) / DP 0	FP -16 / DP -12

Braixen fires a projectile of psychic energy in a straight line. In Field Phase, inputting left or right causes Braixen to roll to the side before firing.

5A Psybeam (Enhanced)
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	80 (15)	0, 3	Mid Low, Special Mid	i23	FP Shift (0) / DP +8	FP -8 / DP -4

When enhanced, Braixen fires two Psybeam projectiles in a straight line. In Field Phase, inputting left or right causes Braixen to roll to the side before firing.

5[A] Psybeam: Setup
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	50 (13)	0	Special Mid	i57	+27	+22

Braixen twirls around a preps a Psybeam projectile from above. In Field Phase, inputting left or right causes Braixen to roll to the side before firing.

5[A] Psybeam: Setup (Enhanced)
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	80 (21)	0	Special Mid	i57	+27	+22

When enhanced, Braixen fires two Psybeams from above. In Field Phase, inputting left or right causes Braixen to roll to the side before firing.

6A Fire Spin
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	74 (20) / 103 (32)	1 per hit (4 max)	Mid Low	i35	-4 / Launch	-8 / -4

Braixen creates a pillar of flames that slowly travels forward. Can place either left or right in Field Phase. When enhanced, Fire Spin launches and increases in damage.

6[A] Fire Spin
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	102 (32)	0.5 per hit (4 max)	Mid	i67	+12 / Launch	+8 / +12

Fire Spin can be charged to increase in size and damage. When enhanced, Fire Spin launches and increases in damage.

8A Flamethrower
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	108 / 148	4	High	i19	Launch	-16 / -12

Braixen points upwards with Its stick and shoots a stream of flames. Invincible against Highs and Mid Highs on frame 5. When enhanced, Flamethrower receives additional hits and becomes safer on block. Pressing B after using Flamethrower performs a Sunny Day.

j.A Flame Charge
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	80 (20) / 104 (38)	3	Mid High / Mid High, Mid	i19	Launch	-22 / 0

Braixen broom rides ahead at full speed. When enhanced, Flame Charge creates fireworks on hit/block.

External Resources

Pokken Arena: Braixen

Frame Data: Braixen