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Axew.

national dex #610 · gen V
BST 320 · dragon
Axew official artwork
dragon
#610 · gen V
Profile
HP
46
ATK
87
DEF
60
SPA
30
SPD
40
SPE
57
BST 320 · best Attack 87 · worst Sp. Atk 30 · meters scale to 200

Axew is weak to Ice, Dragon, Fairy and resists Fire, Water, Electric, Grass.

Typingdragon
AbilitiesRivalry, Mold Breaker, Unnerve
Height, weight0.6 m / 18.0 kg
Catch rate75 / 255
Egg groupsMonster, Dragon
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#609chandelure
Dex position
#610 of 1025
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#611fraxure

Axew base stats

BST 320 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP46202296
Atk87161300
Def60112240
SpA3058174
SpD4076196
Spe57107234
BST320bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 1 Atk

Axew weaknesses and resistances

damage taken from each attacking type
nor1
fir½
wat½
ele½
gra½
ice2
fig1
poi1
gro1
fly1
psy1
bug1
roc1
gho1
dra2
dar1
ste1
fai2
Weak to
Ice, Dragon, Fairy
Resists
Fire, Water, Electric, Grass
Immune to
nothing

Axew abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
RivalryIncreases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender.
Mold BreakerBypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move.
UnnervehiddenPrevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.

Axew evolution line

3 stages

Axew evolves into Fraxure: level it up to 38 or higher. How to evolve Axew, every game

Best Axew moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
dragonDraco MeteorSPEC130
dragonOutragePHYS120
dragonDragon PulseSPEC85
dragonDragon ClawPHYS80
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalDouble EdgePHYS120
steelIron TailPHYS100
waterSurfSPEC90

Axew moves

gen 9 · 83 moves · 18 level-up · 47 TM/HM · 10 egg · 8 tutor
56 moves · Axew appears in 8 games
ScratchL1BiteL3LeerL4AssuranceL9SlashL20Scary FaceL21CrunchL24False SwipeL24Dragon ClawL28Breaking SwipeL30Dragon DanceL32Focus EnergyL33TauntL36Dragon PulseL41Swords DanceL46GuillotineL51OutrageL56Giga ImpactL61Aerial AceTMAqua TaileggBrick BreakTMBulldozeTMCountereggDigTMDouble EdgeTMDraco MeteorTMDragon CheerTMDragon TailTMEndeavoreggEndureeggFacadeTMFirst ImpressioneggFlingTMIron HeadTMIron TaileggNight SlasheggPoison JabTMProtectTMRain DanceTMRestTMReversaleggRoarTMRock TombTMScale ShotTMShadow ClawTMSleep TalkTMSnarlTMStomping TantrumTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMSurfTMSwiftTMTake DownTMTera BlastTMTrailblazeTMX ScissorTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
ScratchnormalPHYS40100%35Level 1
BitedarkPHYS60100%25Level 3
LeernormalSTAT-100%30Level 4
AssurancedarkPHYS60100%10Level 9
SlashnormalPHYS70100%20Level 20
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10Level 21
False SwipenormalPHYS40100%40Level 24
CrunchdarkPHYS80100%15Level 24
Dragon ClawSTABdragonPHYS80100%15Level 28
Breaking SwipeSTABdragonPHYS60100%15Level 30
Dragon DancedragonSTAT--20Level 32
Focus EnergynormalSTAT--30Level 33
TauntdarkSTAT-100%20Level 36
Dragon PulseSTABdragonSPEC85100%10Level 41
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20Level 46
GuillotinenormalPHYS-30%5Level 51
OutrageSTABdragonPHYS120100%10Level 56
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5Level 61
Aerial AceflyingPHYS60-20TM / HM
AssurancedarkPHYS60100%10TM / HM
Breaking SwipeSTABdragonPHYS60100%15TM / HM
Brick BreakfightingPHYS75100%15TM / HM
BulldozegroundPHYS60100%20TM / HM
CrunchdarkPHYS80100%15TM / HM
DiggroundPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15TM / HM
Draco MeteorSTABdragonSPEC13090%5TM / HM
Dragon CheerdragonSTAT00%15TM / HM
Dragon ClawSTABdragonPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Dragon DancedragonSTAT--20TM / HM
Dragon PulseSTABdragonSPEC85100%10TM / HM
Dragon TailSTABdragonPHYS6090%10TM / HM
EndeavornormalPHYS-100%5TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
False SwipenormalPHYS40100%40TM / HM
FlingdarkPHYS-100%10TM / HM
Focus EnergynormalSTAT--30TM / HM
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
Iron HeadsteelPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Iron TailsteelPHYS10075%15TM / HM
OutrageSTABdragonPHYS120100%10TM / HM
Poison JabpoisonPHYS80100%20TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
ReversalfightingPHYS-100%15TM / HM
RoarnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Rock TombrockPHYS6095%15TM / HM
Scale ShotSTABdragonPHYS2590%20TM / HM
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10TM / HM
Shadow ClawghostPHYS70100%15TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SnarldarkSPEC5595%15TM / HM
Stomping TantrumgroundPHYS75100%10TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
SurfwaterSPEC90100%15TM / HM
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20TM / HM
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
TauntdarkSTAT-100%20TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
TrailblazegrassPHYS50100%20TM / HM
X ScissorbugPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Aqua TailwaterPHYS9090%10Egg
CounterfightingPHYS-100%20Egg
Dragon PulseSTABdragonSPEC85100%10Egg
EndeavornormalPHYS-100%5Egg
EndurenormalSTAT--10Egg
First ImpressionbugPHYS90100%10Egg
Focus EnergynormalSTAT--30Egg
Iron TailsteelPHYS10075%15Egg
Night SlashdarkPHYS70100%15Egg
ReversalfightingPHYS-100%15Egg
Aqua TailwaterPHYS9090%10Tutor
Draco MeteorSTABdragonSPEC13090%5Tutor
Dragon PulseSTABdragonSPEC85100%10Tutor
EndeavornormalPHYS-100%5Tutor
Iron TailsteelPHYS10075%15Tutor
OutrageSTABdragonPHYS120100%10Tutor
Scale ShotSTABdragonPHYS2590%20Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor

Axew Pokédex entries

3 generations · newest first
Generation VIII2 entries
Sword

These Pokémon nest in the ground and use their tusks to crush hard berries. Crushing berries is also how they test each other’s strength.

Shield

They play with each other by knocking their large tusks together. Their tusks break sometimes, but they grow back so quickly that it isn’t a concern.

Generation VI2 entries
X, Omega Ruby

They use their tusks to crush the berries they eat. Repeated regrowth makes their tusks strong and sharp.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

They mark their territory by leaving gashes in trees with their tusks. If a tusk breaks, a new one grows in quickly.

Generation V3 entries
Black

They use their tusks to crush the berries they eat. Repeated regrowth makes their tusks strong and sharp.

White

They mark their territory by leaving gashes in trees with their tusks. If a tusk breaks, a new one grows in quickly.

Black 2, White 2

Its large tusks have a tendency to break, but each time they grow back, they grow in harder and sturdier.

Axew species data

gen V species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationV (Unova)
ColorGreen
ShapeUpright
HabitatUnknown
Height0.6 m (1'12")
Weight18.0 kg (39.7 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate75 (29.4%)
Growth rateSlow
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsMonster, Dragon
Hatch counter40 cycles, 10,496 steps
Base experience64
EV yield1 Atk
Regional dex numbers
National#610
Unova (BW)#116
Unova (B2W2)#183
Conquest#144
Kalos Central#148
Galar#324
Paldea#155
Blueberry#140
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBalanced spread87 Atk / 30 SpA
Best statAttack 87good
Speed tier57 Speaverage speed
Defensive load3 weak / 4 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty75 / 255moderate, about 29.4% per ball

About Axew

Axew is a Dragon-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova). These Pokémon nest in the ground and use their tusks to crush hard berries. Crushing berries is also how they test each other’s strength. Axew stands 0.6 m (1'12") tall and weighs 18.0 kg (39.7 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Axew base stats

Axew has a base stat total of 320, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokémon. Its highest stat is Attack at 87 (good), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 30 (poor). Axew is average speed with a base Speed of 57.

Axew weaknesses and resistances

As a Dragon-type, Axew is weak to Ice, Dragon, Fairy-type moves, resists Fire, Water, Electric, Grass-type attacks. This gives Axew 3 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Axew abilities

Axew's abilities include Rivalry, Mold Breaker, Unnerve. Rivalry increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender.. Mold Breaker bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move. Its Hidden Ability is Unnerve, which prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.

Axew moves and learnset

Axew can learn 83 moves in Generation 9, including 18 by leveling up, 47 via TM/HM, 10 through breeding, and 8 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Draco Meteor (Dragon, 130 power), Outrage (Dragon, 120 power), Dragon Pulse (Dragon, 85 power), Dragon Claw (Dragon, 80 power). For coverage, Axew can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Double Edge (Normal), Iron Tail (Steel).

Training Axew

Axew has a moderate capture rate of 75 (29.4%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Axew yields 1 Attack EV. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 10,496 steps to hatch from an Egg. Axew belongs to the Monster and Dragon egg groups. Axew is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Axew → Fraxure → Haxorus).

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Axew. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Axew, or use the team builder to see how Axew fits into your squad.

Tools for Axew
Damage calculatorDamage output and defensive matchupsCatch rate calculatorOdds for any ball, status and HPStat calculatorReal stats from IVs, EVs and natureIV calculatorWork backwards from in-game numbersCompare statsSide by side against any rivalTeam builderBuild a team around this speciesEV optimizerOptimize EV spreads for competitive playCoverage solverFind the best type coverage movesWhere to catchEncounter locations across gamesWeakness chartWhat Dragon types take damage fromType chartThe full 18x18 effectiveness table
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