Braixen is based on a fennec fox. It also has some witch-like traits, such as the use of its stick as a wand and broomstick-like tail.
Braixen may be a combination of braise (French for hot charcoal) and vixen (female fox). It may also be an allusion to bruxa (Portuguese for witch).
Tairenar may be a combination of テール tail and ルナール renard (French for fox).
No: 654
English Name: Braixen
Japanese Name: Teruna
Generation: 6
Type: Fire
Species: Fox Pokémon
Abilities: Blaze, Magician (hidden ability)
Evolution: Fennekin > Braixen > Delphox
Braixen is a bipedal, fox-like Pokémon. While the majority of its fur is yellow, it has black legs, white arms, face and neck, and a dark orange tail tip. The fur on its cheeks is longer, and a small mane of white fur covers its shoulders and chest. Long, wavy tufts of dark orange fur grow out of its large ears, and its eyes and small nose match this fur in color. Above its legs, the fur sweeps out to either side. When its mouth is open, two pointed teeth can be seen on its upper jaw. Braixen always keeps a stick in its tail, which it sets alight using its bushy tail fur. The flame from the lit twig is used for both attack and communication.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon X: It has a twig stuck in its tail. With friction from its tail fur, it sets the twig on fire and launches into battle.
Pokemon Y: When the twig is plucked from its tail, friction sets the twig alight. The flame is used to send signals to its allies.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: It has a twig stuck in its tail. With friction from its tail fur, it sets the twig on fire and launches into battle.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: When the twig is plucked from its tail, friction sets the twig alight. The flame is used to send signals to its allies.
