Mid-stage Pokemon like Fraxure rarely see competitive play outside of special formats. It's a waypoint on the road to Haxorus, which is where the real potential kicks in. Part of the Gen 5 roster. Relies on priority moves or Scarf to keep up.
Nothing fancy in Fraxure's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 2 Attack EVs per KO for it. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Because its tusks don’t grow back once they break, this Pokémon apparently won’t use them unless truly necessary.
Fraxure uses its thick tusks to neatly cut prey into two portions—one to eat now and one to save for later.
Fraxure Weakness
AvgFraxure's Dragon typing leaves it vulnerable to Ice, Dragon, and Fairy moves. The Dragon typing picks up 4 resistances to work with.
Fraxure sits between Axew and Haxorus in this three-stage line. Not the final form yet. For breeding, takes forever to hatch with plenty of partners via two egg groups. So far, Attack got the biggest boost (+30 from Axew). The final form adds another 130 stats on top.
How to Evolve
Breed with Fraxure to get Axew eggs easily using 72 partners from the Dragon and Monster egg groups.
The game plan is straightforward: click Swords Dance, then sweep. Eviolite and Mold Breaker support the setup turn. EVs go into max Attack and Speed so Fraxure hits hard once it's boosted.
Best Build
Best Fraxure Moveset
- Stomping Tantrum
- Swords Dance
- Dragon Dance
- Iron Head
Recommended Teammates
STAB runs through Draco Meteor and Outrage for the basics, but Fraxure's real strength is the 12-type coverage spread. Dark and Normal hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
You'll want to breed for Counter and Endeavor on Fraxure. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Outrage and Dragon Pulse, they expand what Fraxure can actually threaten in practice.
STAB runs through Draco Meteor and Outrage for the basics, but Fraxure's real strength is the 13-type coverage spread. Dark and Normal hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
STAB runs through Draco Meteor and Outrage for the basics, but Fraxure's real strength is the 11-type coverage spread. Dark and Normal hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
moderate rates across 8 locations for Fraxure in late-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Fraxure in Scarlet & Violet
The path to Fraxure starts with Axew at Lv. 16-50 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch AxewEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.16-4230%MidRouteEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.16-4230%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.16-4230%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.16-4230%MidRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.16-4210%MidRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.16-4210%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.16-4210%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.16-4210%MidRoute
Step 2Fraxure ✓MODERATENorth Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.38-506%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.38-506%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.38-506%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.38-506%LateRouteCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area One) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.38-502%LateRouteCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area One) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.38-502%LateRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Five) - RiverVioletOverworldLv.38-502%LateRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Five) - RiverScarletOverworldLv.38-502%LateRouteor evolve from Axew (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Fraxure. The 2-stage line runs through Axew, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 38 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Fraxure in Sword & Shield
Axew is your first catch on the way to Fraxure. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 29-40 across 11 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch AxewMODERATERoute 6SwordOverworldLv.29-335%MidRouteAll WeatherCHALLENGINGHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworldLv.29-312%MidSandstormHARDRoute 6ShieldOverworldLv.29-331%MidRouteAll WeatherMODERATEAxew's EyeShieldOverworldLv.36-4010%LateOvercastMODERATEAxew's EyeShieldOverworldLv.36-4010%LateNormal WeatherMODERATEAxew's EyeSwordOverworldLv.36-4010%LateRainingMODERATEAxew's EyeSwordOverworldLv.36-4010%LateHeavy FogMODERATEAxew's EyeSwordOverworldLv.36-4010%LateOvercastMODERATEAxew's EyeSwordOverworldLv.36-4010%LateNormal WeatherMODERATEAxew's EyeShieldOverworldLv.36-4010%LateRainingMODERATEAxew's EyeShieldOverworldLv.36-4010%LateHeavy Fog
Step 2Fraxure ✓
Can't catch Fraxure directly. Start with Axew at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 38. The 2-stage line from Axew to Fraxure is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Fraxure in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Step 1Catch AxewMount HokulaniUltra SunGrassLv.30MidRouteIsland Scan (Saturday)Mount HokulaniUltra MoonGrassLv.30MidRouteIsland Scan (Saturday)
Step 2Fraxure ✓
You're catching Axew first, not Fraxure. Axew appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Fraxure in Sun & Moon
- Step 1Catch AxewMount HokulaniSunGrassLv.28MidRouteIsland Scan (Saturday)Mount HokulaniMoonGrassLv.28MidRouteIsland Scan (Saturday)
- Step 2Fraxure ✓
At 410 BST, Fraxure is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Haxorus before bringing it to any serious fight.
Fraxure gets Mold Breaker, Rivalry, and Unnerve. But Mold Breaker is the one that matters — it's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Fraxure is a physical attacker with base 117 Attack. But the speed tells the real story — at base 67 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the cannon role.
Fraxure appears in 8 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
Since Black & White, Fraxure has been obtainable in 8 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Fraxure has appeared steadily across every generation since.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A