Haxorus Best Moveset
147 Attack with AbilityMold Breaker ignoring opposing abilities entirely. Held ItemLoaded Dice guarantees 4-5 hit multi-hit moves for MoveScale Shot. NatureJolly at 97 Speed outspeeds most of the tier after a Scale Shot Speed boost. The moveset fires the hardest-hitting physical Dragon damage outside of legendaries. B-Tier through raw physical power.
147 Attack with Dragon Dance and Mold Breaker in Gen V (Black & White). One Dance and Outrage swept teams. The hardest-hitting Dragon Dance user available. Top tier on debut.
Best Moves
Best Build
Haxorus best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Dragon Dance
- Outrage
- Superpower
Recommended Teammates
Fairy-types walled Outrage in Gen VI (X & Y). 147 Attack meant nothing when the best STAB move was resisted by the newest type. Dropped immediately.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Outrage
- Poison Jab
- Dragon Dance
Recommended Teammates
Two gens below the top after Fairy's introduction in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Poison Jab covered Fairies but Dragon Dance sets lost their sweep potential.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Dragon Dance
- Poison Jab
- Dragon Claw
Recommended Teammates
Between tiers in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). 147 Attack with Dragon Dance still threatened, but Haxorus needed perfect predictions to navigate around Fairy checks.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- Dragon Dance
- Earthquake
- Poison Jab
Recommended Teammates
Stuck between tiers again in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Four gens of Fairy-type problems. The Attack stat that once defined a generation couldn't carry the typing anymore.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Dragon Dance
- Iron Head
- Outrage
Recommended Teammates
Haxorus Weakness
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 |
What is Haxorus Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Haxorus
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Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Blissey builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Haxorus View Clodsire builds →Earthquake21-25% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeatrock NatureTimid Moves View Ninetales builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves View Rotom-Heat builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Rotom-Wash builds →
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Evolution
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
How to Get Haxorus
A few locations for Haxorus with moderate rates across endgame routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Haxorus in SV
To get Haxorus, start by catching Axew through walking encounters at Lv. 16-80. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
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 2Catch or Evolve FraxureNorth 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)
Step 3Haxorus ✓Canyon BiomeLv.50-80Overworldor evolve from Fraxure (Step 2)
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 SwSh
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 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 2Evolve into FraxureBREEDINGAvailableLeave Haxorus with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Fraxure egg.
Step 3Haxorus ✓Lake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldSwordRate 5%ThunderstormLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldShieldRate 1%Thunderstormor 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.
Base Stats
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.
It overwhelms enemies with its prized tusks, which are sharp enough to cut through a metal transmission tower in one strike.
Haxorus Guide
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, Ironhead, and Outrage. Earthquake leads at 0% usage. Outrage provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
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.
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- 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