Attack and Defense carry most of Axew's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Moderately hard to find and yields 1 Attack EV. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
This Pokémon lives in nests that are made in the ground. People in ancient times used its tusks as cooking knives.
If you see peculiar teeth marks on boulders or trees, it means an Axew is likely living nearby.
Type-wise, Axew takes extra damage from Ice, Dragon, and Fairy. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Standard number of weaknesses for the Dragon typing.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Dragon, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Electric, Grass |
Garchomp's Earthquake hits Axew for 71-84%. Archaludon threatens a KO with Dragon Pulse (148-174%). Whimsicott's Moonblast also KOs at 91-107%.
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Axew View Garchomp builds →Earthquake71-84% | ||
 Archaludon SteelDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Axew View Archaludon builds →Flash Cannon69-82% Dragon Pulse 2x148-174%KO | ||
 Whimsicott GrassFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemCovert Cloak NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Axew View Whimsicott builds →Moonblast 2x91-107%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Axew View Weavile builds →Knock Off44-52% Ice Shard 2x55-64% | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLoaded Dice NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Axew View Kyurem builds →Icicle Spear 2x27-32% Draco Meteor 2x231-272%KO | ||
Three stages ahead. Axew grows into Fraxure, then pushes on to Haxorus. Check the evolution methods below. For breeding, takes forever to hatch with plenty of partners via two egg groups. Evolving adds up to 220 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Axew easily with 72 breeding partners from the Dragon and Monster egg groups.
One boost from Dragon Dance and Axew gets dangerous fast. The Adamant nature targets spread, and Mold Breaker backs the whole approach. Outrage and the remaining moves handle most of what's left standing.
Best Build
Axew best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Dragon Dance
- Outrage
- Iron Head
- Stomping Tantrum
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Breaking Swipe
- Iron Head
- Brick Break
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Guillotine
- Protect
- Iron Head
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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Moves
Hard to wall, honestly. Axew threatens 12 types beyond its own STAB, with Normal and Dark standing out. Pair that with Draco Meteor and Outrage and switchins need to think twice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Counter and Endeavor aren't available any other way for Axew, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Outrage and Dragon Pulse for solid options.
Hard to wall, honestly. Axew threatens 12 types beyond its own STAB, with Normal and Dark standing out. Pair that with Draco Meteor and Outrage and switchins need to think twice.
Hard to wall, honestly. Axew threatens 10 types beyond its own STAB, with Normal and Dark standing out. Pair that with Draco Meteor and Outrage and switchins need to think twice.
Easy grab on Axew with high spawn rates across 8 locations in mid-game routes. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Best Locations to Catch Axew in Scarlet & Violet
Before you go hunting for Axew, check which of the 8 spots belong to your version. Scarlet and Violet each have different walking encounters at Lv. 16-42.
11 encounter spots for Axew at moderate rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Best Locations to Catch Axew in Sword & Shield
You can catch Axew through 11 walking encounters from Lv. 29-40, but availability differs between Sword and Shield. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
moderate rates for Axew across 2 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations to Catch Axew in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
moderate rates across 2 locations for Axew in mid-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.
Best Locations to Catch Axew in Sun & Moon
Axew evolves into Fraxure at level 38. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
You can run Axew through the first few routes without issues. 320 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Fraxure as fast as you can.
Axew is catchable across 8 games. Debuted in Scarlet & Violet and most recently available in Black & White and Black 2 & White 2.
Axew joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 8 titles so far. With 6 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves