Stats & Training
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 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 |
 Florges Fairy | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haxorus View Florges builds →Moonblast 2x106-125%KO Draining Kiss 2x57-68% Disarming Voice 2x45-54% | ||
 Hatterene PsychicFairy | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haxorus View Hatterene builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x106-125%KO Draining Kiss 2x68-79% Disarming Voice 2x54-64% | ||
 Sylveon Fairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haxorus View Sylveon builds →Moonblast 2x105-123%KO Draining Kiss 2x56-66% | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haxorus View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast 2x116-137%KO Icy Wind 2x45-53% Draining Kiss 2x62-74% Disarming Voice 2x50-60% | ||
 Grimmsnarl DarkFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haxorus View Grimmsnarl builds →Play Rough 2x87-103%KO Draining Kiss 2x50-60% | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, 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% | ||
Scarlet & Violet 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
Breeding
Breed with Haxorus to get Axew eggs easily using 65 partners from the Dragon and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Aqua Tail, Counter, Endeavor and 3 more.
Scarlet & Violet Haxorus Best Moveset
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
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
How to Get Haxorus in Scarlet & Violet
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 Guide
In Scarlet & Violet, 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. Earthquake with Loaded Dice is the standard set.
In Scarlet & Violet, 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.
In Scarlet & Violet, 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.
For Scarlet & Violet, the core moveset is Earthquake, Dragon Dance, Outrage, and Ironhead. Earthquake leads at 21% 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.
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