Mold Breaker ignores opposing abilities when attacking, adding real value on top of Haxorus's already solid stats. Dragon typing means only weak to Ice, Dragon, and Fairy. It sits at a decent but contested Speed tier. Known as the Axe Jaw Pokemon.
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.
Its resilient tusks are its pride and joy. It licks up dirt to take in the minerals it needs to keep its tusks in top condition.
While usually kindhearted, it can be terrifying if angered. Tusks that can slice through steel beams are how Haxorus deals with its adversaries.
Haxorus Weakness
AvgHaxorus is weak to Ice, Dragon, and Fairy-type moves. 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.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Haxorus 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.
Prediction matters here. Choice Scarf means Haxorus can't change moves after clicking, but the payoff is speed patching through item lock. Max Attack and Speed EVs with Mold Breaker back that up. Ground coverage prevents free switches.
Best Build
Best Haxorus Moveset
- Close Combat
- Poison Jab
- Dragon Claw
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
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
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 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 2Evolve into Fraxure
Step 3Haxorus ✓MODERATELake of OutrageSwordOverworldLv.55-585%PostWaterThunderstormHARDLake of OutrageShieldOverworldLv.55-581%PostWaterThunderstormor evolve from Fraxure (Step 2)
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.
Haxorus appears in 8 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
Introduced in Black & White, Haxorus has appeared in 8 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
- 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