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.
After battle, this Pokémon carefully sharpens its tusks on river rocks. It needs to take care of its tusks—if one breaks, it will never grow back.
Its skin is as hard as a suit of armor. Fraxure’s favorite strategy is to tackle its opponents, stabbing them with its tusks at the same time.
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 60 partners from the Dragon and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Counter, Endeavor, First Impression and 2 more.
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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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 ✓
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