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'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 |
Archaludon can KO Fraxure with Dragon Pulse (116-136%). Whimsicott's Moonblast hits Fraxure for 71-84%. Weavile deals 41-48% with Ice Shard.
 Archaludon SteelDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Fraxure View Archaludon builds →Flash Cannon54-64% Dragon Pulse 2x116-136%KO | ||
 Whimsicott GrassFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemCovert Cloak NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Fraxure View Whimsicott builds →Moonblast 2x71-84% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Fraxure View Weavile builds →Knock Off33-39% Ice Shard 2x41-48% | ||
 Dragapult DragonGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Fraxure View Dragapult builds →U Turn18-21% Draco Meteor 2x225-265%KO Shadow Ball69-82% | ||
 Baxcalibur DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThermalexchange ItemLoaded Dice NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Fraxure View Baxcalibur builds →Ice Shard 2x52-62% Icicle Spear 2x33-38% | ||
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
Breeding
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
Fraxure best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Stomping Tantrum
- Swords Dance
- Dragon Dance
- Iron Head
Recommended Teammates
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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Moves
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 AxewNorth Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.16-42 Route30%MidNorth Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.16-42 Route30%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.16-42 Route30%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.16-42 Route30%MidNorth Province (Area One) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.16-42 Route10%MidNorth Province (Area One) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.16-42 Route10%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.16-42 Route10%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.16-42 Route10%Mid
Step 2Fraxure ✓North Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.38-50 Route6%LateNorth Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.38-50 Route6%LateSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.38-50 Route6%LateSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.38-50 Route6%LateNorth Province (Area One) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.38-50 Route2%LateNorth Province (Area One) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.38-50 Route2%LateSouth Province (Area Five) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.38-50 Route2%LateSouth Province (Area Five) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.38-50 Route2%Lateor 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 AxewRoute 6SwordOverworld Lv.29-33 Route5%MidAll WeatherHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworld Lv.29-312%MidSandstormRoute 6ShieldOverworld Lv.29-33 Route1%MidAll WeatherAxew's EyeShieldOverworld Lv.36-4010%LateOvercastAxew's EyeShieldOverworld Lv.36-4010%LateNormal WeatherAxew's EyeSwordOverworld Lv.36-4010%LateRainingAxew's EyeSwordOverworld Lv.36-4010%LateHeavy FogAxew's EyeSwordOverworld Lv.36-4010%LateOvercastAxew's EyeSwordOverworld Lv.36-4010%LateNormal WeatherAxew's EyeShieldOverworld Lv.36-4010%LateRainingAxew's EyeShieldOverworld Lv.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 SunGrass Lv.30 RouteMidIsland Scan (Saturday)Mount HokulaniUltra MoonGrass Lv.30 RouteMidIsland 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 HokulaniSunGrass Lv.28 RouteMidIsland Scan (Saturday)Mount HokulaniMoonGrass Lv.28 RouteMidIsland 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. Speed tells the real story. At base 67 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the cannon role.
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 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