Haxorus's all-in on Attack at the expense of Sp. Atk. The physical lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 3 Attack EVs and follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
This Pokémon nests in caves and abandoned mines. It is docile, but it will become incredibly angry if its tusks are touched, so beware.
It overwhelms enemies with its prized tusks, which are sharp enough to cut through a metal transmission tower in one strike.
Haxorus is weak to Ice, Dragon, and Fairy. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. With 76 HP and balanced defenses, Haxorus can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Dragon, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Electric, Grass |
Torkoal's Eruption hits Haxorus for 46-54%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemCharcoal NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Haxorus View Torkoal builds →Eruption46-54% Heat Wave29-34% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Haxorus View Clodsire builds →Earthquake32-38% | ||
| B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Haxorus View Clodsire builds →Earthquake32-38% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCompoundeyes ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Haxorus View Galvantula builds →Thunder33-39% | ||
Haxorus is the final form in a three-stage chain from Axew through Fraxure. Breeding this form produces Axew eggs (takes forever to hatch). Evolving from Axew gave Haxorus the biggest boost in Attack (+60), bringing the total to 540 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Haxorus to get Axew eggs easily using 72 partners from the Dragon and Monster egg groups.
Outrage is the main STAB option after a Dragon Dance boost. Loaded Dice gives Haxorus guaranteed multi-hit consistency to survive the setup turn, and max Attack and Speed EVs make the boosted hits count. Ground coverage catches resists.
Best Build
Haxorus best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Dragon Dance
- Outrage
- Iron Head
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Dragon Claw
- First Impression
- Earthquake
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Dragon Dance
- Dragon Claw
- Outrage
Recommended Teammates
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Close Combat
- Poison Jab
- Dragon Claw
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- Dragon Dance
- Earthquake
- Poison Jab
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Dragon Claw
- Dragon Dance
- Poison Jab
- First Impression
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Dragon Dance
- Dragon Claw
- Outrage
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Poison Jab
- Dragon Claw
- Earthquake
- Dragon Dance
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Dragon Dance
- Dragon Claw
- Outrage
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Poison Jab
- Dragon Claw
- Earthquake
- Dragon Dance
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Outrage and Giga Impact bring the raw damage. But Haxorus also picks up coverage across 12 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Outrage and Giga Impact bring the raw damage. But Haxorus also picks up coverage across 12 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Outrage and Giga Impact bring the raw damage. But Haxorus also picks up coverage across 14 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Outrage and Giga Impact bring the raw damage. But Haxorus also picks up coverage across 13 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Haxorus doesn't appear wild. Catch Axew instead, it shows up at solid rates. Evolve it at level 48 to get Haxorus. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Haxorus in Scarlet & Violet
To get Haxorus, start by catching Axew through walking encounters at Lv. 16-50. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
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 2Catch or Evolve FraxureNorth 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)
Step 3Haxorus ✓
Haxorus sits at moderate rates across 2 spots in endgame routes. Pick one from the sorted list and commit to it. Jumping between areas wastes more time than waiting in the right location.
Where To Catch Haxorus in Sword & Shield
To get Haxorus, start by catching Axew through walking encounters at Lv. 29-58. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
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 2Evolve into Fraxure
Step 3Haxorus ✓Lake of OutrageSwordOverworld Lv.55-58 Water5%PostThunderstormLake of OutrageShieldOverworld Lv.55-58 Water1%PostThunderstormor evolve from Fraxure (Step 2)
You're catching Axew first, not Haxorus. Axew appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
Can't catch Haxorus directly. Start with Axew at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 48. The 3-stage chain from Axew to Haxorus is where the leveling time goes.
Don't let Haxorus's 540 base stat total fool you. Mold Breaker is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it B-Tier as a wallbreaker.
Run Mold Breaker on Haxorus. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Haxorus also gets Rivalry and Unnerve, but they don't compare.
Haxorus fills the wallbreaker role. It's a physical attacker with base 147 Attack. Base 97 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
The core moveset is Earthquake, Dragon Dance, Outrage, and Ironhead. Earthquake leads at 21% usage. Outrage provides reliable STAB damage.
Introduced in Black & White, Haxorus has appeared in 8 games across 6 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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