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Axew Pokédex Page for Axew

This is the Marriland Pokédex page for Axew, showing its information and moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Axew is not available in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl and cannot be used in or sent to those versions.

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Axew

Axew Sprite of Axew in Pokémon HOME

Axew's Type

DRAGON

Axew's Pokédex #s

National # 610 Galar # 324 Armor # -- Crown # --

Axew's Base Stats

HP: 46 Attack: 87 Defense: 60 Sp. Atk: 30 Sp. Def: 40 Speed: 57 Total: 320

Misc. Info

Height: 2'0" (0.6m) Weight: 39.7 lbs. (18 kg) Gender Ratio: Male 50%50% Female Egg Groups: Monster / Dragon EXP At Lv. 100: 1,250,000 EV Yield: 1 Attack Base EXP: 64 Catch Rate: 75 Base Happiness: 35

Axew's Abilities

Here are what abilities Axew can possibly have, along with their effects. Rivalry Damage Axew does to Pokémon of the same gender is increased by 25%, and reduced by 25% to the opposite gender. Mold Breaker Axew's moves are not affected or blocked by the target's Ability. Unnerve No opposing Pokémon can consume any Berries while Axew is on the field.

Weaknesses & Resistances

Below is a list of what Axew's weakness and resistance is to various types. 2× ICE DRAGON FAIRY ½ FIRE WATER ELECTRIC GRASS

Axew's Evolution Line

Below you'll find a list of all Pokémon Axew evolves from or into, along with its evolution method. Axew Axew starting form Fraxure Fraxure at level 38 Haxorus Haxorus at level 48

Axew's Moves in Sword & Shield

Enable move tooltips? Below is a list of all of the moves that Axew can learn, along with what level it learns the move, the TM or TR number, and what egg moves it can learn, if any. Hover over a move (desktop/laptop) or click the ? button next to the move (mobile/tablet) to find out more about the move.

Level Up Moves

Here are all of the moves Axew learns via level up. Anything marked "Evo." means it learns it upon evolving. If the level is 1, it can be relearned at a Pokémon Center.
Lv. Move Type Category Power Acc.% PP Target Info
1 ScratchDamages the target. NORMAL PHYSICAL 40 100% 35 One Target ?
1 LeerLowers all nearby enemies' Defense by one stage. NORMAL STATUS -- 100% 30 Nearby Enemies ?
3 BiteHas a 30% chance of causing the target to flinch. DARK PHYSICAL 60 100% 25 One Target ?
6 False SwipeCannot knock out a Pokémon. NORMAL PHYSICAL 40 100% 40 One Target ?
9 AssuranceDoes double damage if the target was already damaged this turn. DARK PHYSICAL 60 100% 10 One Target ?
12 TauntPrevents the target from using Status moves for the next few turns. DARK STATUS -- 100% 20 One Target ?
15 SlashHas a higher critical hit rate. (+1 stage.) NORMAL PHYSICAL 70 100% 20 One Target ?
18 Dragon ClawDamages the target. DRAGON PHYSICAL 80 100% 15 One Target ?
21 Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by two stages. NORMAL STATUS -- 100% 10 One Target ?
24 Crunch20% chance of lowering the target's Defense by one stage. DARK PHYSICAL 80 100% 15 One Target ?
27 Dragon DanceRaises Axew's Attack and Speed by one stage. DRAGON STATUS -- -- 20 User ?
30 Dual ChopHits the target two times in a row. DRAGON PHYSICAL 40 90% 15 One Target ?
33 Laser FocusAxew's next move will be a critical hit. NORMAL STATUS -- -- 30 User ?
36 Dragon PulseDamages the target. DRAGON SPECIAL 85 100% 10 One Target ?
39 Swords DanceRaises Axew's Attack by two stages. NORMAL STATUS -- -- 20 User ?
42 OutrageConfuses Axew after 2–3 turns. DRAGON PHYSICAL 120 100% 10 Random Enemy ?
45 GuillotineKnocks out the target. Fails against higher-level Pokémon. NORMAL PHYSICAL varies 30% 5 One Target ?
48 Giga ImpactRequires a turn to recharge (unless it misses). NORMAL PHYSICAL 150 90% 5 One Target ?

TM Moves

Here are all of the moves that Axew can learn via TM (Technical Machine). These moves can be taught an unlimited number of times once the TM is obtained.
TM Move Type Category Power Acc.% PP Target Info
TM09 Giga ImpactRequires a turn to recharge (unless it misses). NORMAL PHYSICAL 150 90% 5 One Target ?
TM15 DigCan't be hit on the first turn, attacks on the second turn. GROUND PHYSICAL 80 100% 10 One Target ?
TM21 RestAxew restores its HP to full and falls asleep for two turns. PSYCHIC STATUS -- -- 10 User ?
TM24 SnoreCan only be used while asleep. 30% chance of making the target flinch. NORMAL SPECIAL 50 100% 15 One Target ?
TM25 ProtectProtects Axew from attacks for a turn. Low chance of working on consecutive turns. NORMAL STATUS -- -- 10 User ?
TM26 Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by two stages. NORMAL STATUS -- 100% 10 One Target ?
TM31 AttractInfatuates Pokémon of the opposite gender. NORMAL STATUS -- 100% 15 One Target ?
TM33 Rain DanceChanges the weather to rainy for 5 turns. WATER STATUS -- -- 5 Entire Field ?
TM34 Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for 5 turns. FIRE STATUS -- -- 5 Entire Field ?
TM39 FacadeDoes double damage if Axew is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. NORMAL PHYSICAL 70 100% 20 One Target ?
TM40 SwiftDoesn't miss all nearby enemies. NORMAL SPECIAL 60 -- 20 Nearby Enemies ?
TM48 Rock Tomb100% chance of lowering the target's Speed by one stage. ROCK PHYSICAL 60 95% 15 One Target ?
TM57 PaybackDoes double damage if Axew attacks after the target. DARK PHYSICAL 50 100% 10 One Target ?
TM58 AssuranceDoes double damage if the target was already damaged this turn. DARK PHYSICAL 60 100% 10 One Target ?
TM59 FlingThrows Axew's held item. Type and power depend on the item. DARK PHYSICAL varies 100% 10 One Target ?
TM76 RoundDeals double damage if Round has already been used and causes any other Pokémon using Round to use it immediately afterward. NORMAL SPECIAL 60 100% 15 One Target ?
TM94 False SwipeCannot knock out a Pokémon. NORMAL PHYSICAL 40 100% 40 One Target ?
TM99 Breaking SwipeLowers all nearby enemies' Attack by one stage. DRAGON PHYSICAL 60 100% 15 Nearby Enemies ?

TR Moves

Here are all of the moves that Axew can learn via TR (Technical Record). These moves can be taught only once per TR, but TRs can be obtained in the Wild Area and other locations.
TR Move Type Category Power Acc.% PP Target Info
TR00 Swords DanceRaises Axew's Attack by two stages. NORMAL STATUS -- -- 20 User ?
TR13 Focus EnergyRaises critical hit rate by two stages. NORMAL STATUS -- -- 30 User ?
TR20 SubstituteCosts 25% of Axew's max HP. Sets up a Substitute to block effects and damage. NORMAL STATUS -- -- 10 User ?
TR21 ReversalDoes more damage when Axew's HP is low. FIGHTING PHYSICAL varies 100% 15 One Target ?
TR24 OutrageConfuses Axew after 2–3 turns. DRAGON PHYSICAL 120 100% 10 Random Enemy ?
TR26 EndureWill survive any hit with at least 1 HP left this turn. 50% chance of working on consecutive turns. NORMAL STATUS -- -- 10 User ?
TR27 Sleep TalkCan only be used while asleep. Uses one of Axew's moves at random. NORMAL STATUS -- -- 10 User ?
TR31 Iron Tail30% chance of lowering the target's Defense by one stage. STEEL PHYSICAL 100 75% 15 One Target ?
TR32 Crunch20% chance of lowering the target's Defense by one stage. DARK PHYSICAL 80 100% 15 One Target ?
TR37 TauntPrevents the target from using Status moves for the next few turns. DARK STATUS -- 100% 20 One Target ?
TR39 SuperpowerLowers Axew's Attack and Defense by one stage. FIGHTING PHYSICAL 120 100% 5 One Target ?
TR47 Dragon ClawDamages the target. DRAGON PHYSICAL 80 100% 15 One Target ?
TR51 Dragon DanceRaises Axew's Attack and Speed by one stage. DRAGON STATUS -- -- 20 User ?
TR57 Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target. POISON PHYSICAL 80 100% 20 One Target ?
TR60 X-ScissorDamages the target. BUG PHYSICAL 80 100% 15 One Target ?
TR62 Dragon PulseDamages the target. DRAGON SPECIAL 85 100% 10 One Target ?

Egg Moves

Here are all of the moves that Axew can learn as Egg Moves. In the case of evolved Pokémon, it shows what Egg Moves it can learn in its lowest evolutionary stage. Click the word EGG to find compatible breeding Pokémon to get that Egg Move onto Axew.
Move Type Category Power Acc.% PP Target Info
EGG CounterCounters Physical-based damage received this turn. FIGHTING PHYSICAL varies 100% 20 Counter ?
EGG Night SlashHas a higher critical hit rate. (+1 stage.) DARK PHYSICAL 70 100% 15 One Target ?
EGG EndeavorDoes damage to set the target's HP equal to Axew's. Fails if Axew has more HP. NORMAL PHYSICAL varies 100% 5 One Target ?
EGG HardenRaises Axew's Defense by one stage. NORMAL STATUS -- -- 30 User ?
EGG First Impression+2 priority. Fails unless used on the first turn Axew is sent out. BUG PHYSICAL 90 100% 10 One Target ?
EGG CounterCounters Physical-based damage received this turn. FIGHTING PHYSICAL varies 100% 20 Counter ?

Move Tutor Moves

Here are all of the moves that Axew can learn from Move Tutors. Most of these require the Expansion Pass and can be found in the Isle of Armor's Dojo, costing some Armorite Ore to teach. However, there are a few moves that can be taught aside from this.
Move Type Category Power Acc.% PP Target Info
TUTOR Scale ShotHits the target two to five times in a row. If Scale Shot hits at least once, raises Axew's Speed by one stage and lowers Axew's Defense by one stage. DRAGON PHYSICAL 25 90% 20 One Target ?

Axew's Detailed Stats

Below you'll find a more detailed table containing Axew's calculated stats, which are the stats that you actually see displayed in game. These are affected by a variety of things, such as level, Effort Values (EVs), Individual Values (IVs), and Axew's Nature.By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Axew is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
Stats atlevel 100 0 EVs 252+ EVs Base Stat
Min Max Min Max
HP 202 233 265 296 46
Attack 179 210 242 273 87
Defense 125 156 188 219 60
Sp. Atk 65 96 128 159 30
Sp. Def 85 116 148 179 40
Speed 119 150 182 213 57
Total (No Nature) Lonely (-Def) Adamant (-SAt) Naughty (-SDf) Brave (-Spd) Bold (-Atk) Impish (-SAt) Lax (-SDf) Relaxed (-Spd) Modest (-Atk) Mild (-Def) Rash (-SDf) Quiet (-Spd) Calm (-Atk) Gentle (-Def) Careful (-SAt) Sassy (-Spd) Timid (-Atk) Hasty (-Def) Jolly (-SAt) Naive (-SDf) Hardy Docile Bashful Quirky Serious (Not Dynamaxed) Lv. 10 (Max) --- Lv. 0 Lv. 1 Lv. 2 Lv. 3 Lv. 4 Lv. 5 Lv. 6 Lv. 7 Lv. 8 Lv. 9 320

Where to Find Axew in Sword & Shield

If you're looking for where to find Axew, you'll find the various methods listed down below, along with any notes or special locations. This should help you figure out how to get Axew in Pokémon Sword & Shield. (Currently this does not show most "strong" static encounters or Max Raid Battles.)

Axew in the Wild

Galar Route 6

Overworld Encounters
Any Weather
Sword5% Shield1% Lv. 29-33

Axew's Eye

Overworld Encounters
Normal WeatherNorm. OvercastOver. RainingRain ThunderstormStrm. Intense SunSun SnowingSnow BlizzardBliz. SandstormSand. Heavy FogFog
10% 10% 10% -- -- -- -- -- 10%
Lv. 36-40 Lv. 36-40 Lv. 36-40 Lv. 36-40

Hammerlocke Hills

Overworld Encounters
Normal WeatherNorm. OvercastOver. RainingRain ThunderstormStrm. Intense SunSun SnowingSnow BlizzardBliz. SandstormSand. Heavy FogFog
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- Sword2% --
Lv. 29-31

Pokédex Entries for Axew

Generation 8 Pokédex Entries

Sword These Pokémon nest in the ground and use their tusks to crush hard berries. Crushing berries is also how they test each other's strength. Shield They play with each other by knocking their large tusks together. Their tusks break sometimes, but they grow back so quickly that it isn't a concern.

Generation 6 Pokédex Entries

X Omega Ruby They use their tusks to crush the berries they eat. Repeated regrowth makes their tusks strong and sharp. Y Alpha Sapphire They mark their territory by leaving gashes in trees with their tusks. If a tusk breaks, a new one grows in quickly.

Generation 5 Pokédex Entries

Black They use their tusks to crush the berries they eat. Repeated regrowth makes their tusks strong and sharp. White They mark their territory by leaving gashes in trees with their tusks. If a tusk breaks, a new one grows in quickly. Black 2 White 2 Its large tusks have a tendency to break, but each time they grow back, they grow in harder and sturdier.

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