
Fraxure Best Moveset
117 Attack at 67 Speed on Dragon. AbilityMold Breaker ignores abilities like Sturdy and Levitate. Held ItemEviolite adds bulk since Haxorus exists. The moveset has serious physical power for a middle-stage. One evolution from 147 Attack and B-Tier dominance.
Fraxure saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). This was Fraxure's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Mold Breaker with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Fraxure best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Outrage
- Dragon Dance
- Superpower
- Dragon Claw
Recommended Teammates
Fraxure saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Fraxure maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Mold Breaker with Eviolite, favoring a Jolly nature.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Outrage
- Dragon Dance
- Superpower
- Iron Tail
Recommended Teammates
Fraxure saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Fraxure maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Mold Breaker with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Dragon Dance
- Poison Jab
- Outrage
- Dragon Claw
Fraxure saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Fraxure maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Mold Breaker with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Dragon Dance
- Dragon Claw
- Poison Jab
- Crunch
Recommended Teammates
Fraxure saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Fraxure maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Mold Breaker with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Dragon Dance
- Stomping Tantrum
- Iron Head
- Outrage
Recommended Teammates
Fraxure Weakness
Fraxure's Dragon typing leaves it vulnerable to Ice, Dragon, and Fairy. The Dragon typing picks up 4 resistances to work with.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Dragon, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Electric, Grass |
What is Fraxure Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Fraxure
Dragapult can KO Fraxure with Draco Meteor (224-264%). Mimikyu deals 75-89% with Play Rough.
Dragapult DragonGhost | S | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Fraxure View Dragapult builds →U Turn18-21% Draco Meteor 2x224-264%KO Shadow Ball69-81% | ||
Baxcalibur DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Fraxure View Baxcalibur builds →Icicle Spear 2x33-38% | ||
Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Fraxure View Mimikyu builds →Play Rough 2x75-89% Shadow Sneak17-20% | ||
Evolution
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Shiny Fraxure
The green shifts toward olive, which is at least more visible than Axew's change. Still not the kind of shiny anyone gets excited about finding.
Shiny Fraxure Odds & Hunting Methods
8 of 8 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Fraxure
Moderate rates across 7 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 SV
The path to Fraxure starts with Axew at Lv. 16-80 via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch AxewNorth Province (Area One) - MountainLv.16-50OverworldRate 30%South Province (Area Five) - MountainLv.16-42OverworldRate 30%North Province (Area One) - RiverLv.16-50OverworldRate 10%South Province (Area Five) - RiverLv.16-42OverworldRate 10%Glaseado MountainLv.34-42OverworldCanyon BiomeLv.50-80OverworldPolar BiomeLv.50-80Overworld
Step 2Fraxure ✓Glaseado MountainLv.38-42OverworldNorth Province (Area One) - MountainLv.38-50OverworldRate 6%South Province (Area Five) - MountainLv.38-50OverworldRate 6%North Province (Area One) - RiverLv.38-50OverworldRate 2%South Province (Area Five) - RiverLv.38-50OverworldRate 2%Canyon BiomeLv.50-80OverworldPolar BiomeLv.50-80Overworldor evolve from Axew (Step 1)
Not landing the catch? Calculate Fraxure catch rates for Scarlet & Violet by ball, status, and HP.
No wild encounters for Fraxure. The 3-stage chain runs through Axew, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 48 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Fraxure in SwSh
Axew is your first catch on the way to Fraxure. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 29-58 across 13 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch AxewRoute 6Lv.29-33OverworldSwordRate 5%All WeatherHammerlocke HillsLv.29-31OverworldSwordRate 2%SandstormRoute 6Lv.29-33OverworldShieldRate 1%All WeatherAxew's EyeLv.36-40OverworldRate 10%Normal WeatherAxew's EyeLv.36-40OverworldRate 10%OvercastAxew's EyeLv.36-40OverworldRate 10%Heavy FogAxew's EyeLv.36-40OverworldRate 10%Raining
Step 2Fraxure ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave Haxorus with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Axew egg.
Step 3Catch or Evolve into HaxorusLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldSwordRate 5%ThunderstormLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldShieldRate 1%Thunderstormor evolve from Fraxure (Step 2)
Can't catch Fraxure directly. Start with Axew in the wild from the locations below, then evolve at level 48. The 3-stage chain from Axew to Fraxure is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Fraxure in USUM
Step 2Fraxure ✓
Step 3Evolve into Haxorus
You're catching Axew first, not Fraxure. Axew appears in the wild in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Fraxure in SM
Base Stats
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.
Fraxure uses its thick tusks to neatly cut prey into two portions—one to eat now and one to save for later.
Fraxure Guide
For a casual playthrough, Fraxure works as a placeholder. Dragon coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Haxorus. That's where the stats start mattering.
Unnerve is the hidden ability. Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries. Not always the best choice. Compare it to Fraxure's regular abilities before committing.
Use Fraxure as a cannon. Splits damage between physical and special. Not the fastest, Outrage is the primary attack.
Run Adamant on Fraxure. +Attack is what matters, and the -Sp. Atk cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the cannon role.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB

Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS

Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS

Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG

FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP

Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS

HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut

Black & White - Gen 5B2W2

Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY

X & Y - Gen 6ORAS

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM

Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh

Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV

Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW

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