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 AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Fraxure View Dragapult builds →U Turn18-21% Draco Meteor 2x224-264%KO Shadow Ball69-81% | ||
 Baxcalibur DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThermalexchange ItemLoaded Dice NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Fraxure View Baxcalibur builds →Icicle Spear 2x33-38% | ||
 Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDisguise ItemRed Card NatureJolly 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
How to Get Fraxure
moderate rates across 12 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.16-42OverworldRate 30%South Province (Area Five) - MountainLv.16-42OverworldRate 30%North Province (Area One) - RiverLv.16-42OverworldRate 10%South Province (Area Five) - RiverLv.16-42OverworldRate 10%Canyon BiomeLv.50-80OverworldPolar BiomeLv.50-80Overworld
Step 2Fraxure ✓North 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)
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%RainingAxew's EyeLv.36-40OverworldRate 10%OvercastAxew's EyeLv.36-40OverworldRate 10%Heavy Fog
Step 2Fraxure ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave Haxorus with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Fraxure 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 at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 48. The 3-stage chain from Axew to Fraxure is where the leveling time goes.
You're catching Axew first, not Fraxure. Axew appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
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
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 mixed attacker with base 117 Attack and 40 Sp. Atk. Speed tells the real story. At base 67 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the cannon role.
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.
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 7LGPE
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
Winds & Waves