Axew is a Dragon type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5.
Axew
Additional artwork
Pokédex data
National №
0610
Type
Dragon
Species
Tusk Pokémon
Height
0.6 m (2′00″)
Weight
18.0 kg (39.7 lbs)
Abilities
1. Rivalry2. Mold BreakerUnnerve (hidden ability)
Local №
0116 (Black/White)0183 (Black 2/White 2)0148 (X/Y — Central Kalos)0324 (Sword/Shield)0155 (Scarlet/Violet)0140 (The Indigo Disk)
Training
EV yield
1 Attack
Catch rate
75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship
35 (lower than normal)
Base Exp.
64
Growth Rate
Slow
Breeding
Egg Groups
Dragon, Monster
Gender
50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles
40 (10,024–10,280 steps)
Base stats
HP
46
202
296
Attack
87
161
300
Defense
60
112
240
Sp. Atk
30
58
174
Sp. Def
40
76
196
Speed
57
107
234
Total
320
Min
Max
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
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 2White 2
Its large tusks have a tendency to break, but each time they grow back, they grow in harder and sturdier.
XOmega Ruby
They use their tusks to crush the berries they eat. Repeated regrowth makes their tusks strong and sharp.
YAlpha Sapphire
They mark their territory by leaving gashes in trees with their tusks. If a tusk breaks, a new one grows in quickly.
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.
Scarlet
This Pokémon lives in nests that are made in the ground. People in ancient times used its tusks as cooking knives.
Violet
If you see peculiar teeth marks on boulders or trees, it means an Axew is likely living nearby.
Moves learned by Axew
In other generations
5
6
7
8
9
Legends: Z-A Scarlet/Violet
Moves learnt by level up
Axew does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Axew cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Axew learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1
Leer
Normal
—
100
1
Scratch
Normal
40
100
3
Bite
Dark
60
100
6
False Swipe
Normal
40
100
9
Assurance
Dark
60
100
12
Taunt
Dark
—
100
15
Slash
Normal
70
100
18
Dragon Claw
Dragon
80
100
21
Scary Face
Normal
—
100
24
Crunch
Dark
80
100
27
Dragon Dance
Dragon
—
—
30
Breaking Swipe
Dragon
60
100
33
Focus Energy
Normal
—
—
36
Dragon Pulse
Dragon
85
100
39
Swords Dance
Normal
—
—
42
Outrage
Dragon
120
100
45
Guillotine
Normal
—
30
48
Giga Impact
Normal
150
90
Egg moves
Axew learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Axew gen 9 learnset page.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Aqua Tail
Water
90
90
Counter
Fighting
—
100
Endeavor
Normal
—
100
First Impression
Bug
90
100
Iron Tail
Steel
100
75
Night Slash
Dark
70
100
Moves learnt by TM
Axew is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01
Take Down
Normal
90
85
06
Scary Face
Normal
—
100
07
Protect
Normal
—
—
20
Trailblaze
Grass
50
100
25
Facade
Normal
70
100
27
Aerial Ace
Flying
60
∞
28
Bulldoze
Ground
60
100
30
Snarl
Dark
55
95
32
Swift
Normal
60
∞
36
Rock Tomb
Rock
60
95
43
Fling
Dark
—
100
44
Dragon Tail
Dragon
60
90
47
Endure
Normal
—
—
49
Sunny Day
Fire
—
—
50
Rain Dance
Water
—
—
55
Dig
Ground
80
100
57
False Swipe
Normal
40
100
58
Brick Break
Fighting
75
100
61
Shadow Claw
Ghost
70
100
70
Sleep Talk
Normal
—
—
78
Dragon Claw
Dragon
80
100
83
Poison Jab
Poison
80
100
84
Stomping Tantrum
Ground
75
100
85
Rest
Psychic
—
—
87
Taunt
Dark
—
100
88
Swords Dance
Normal
—
—
99
Iron Head
Steel
80
100
100
Dragon Dance
Dragon
—
—
103
Substitute
Normal
—
—
105
X-Scissor
Bug
80
100
108
Crunch
Dark
80
100
115
Dragon Pulse
Dragon
85
100
123
Surf
Water
90
100
134
Reversal
Fighting
—
100
152
Giga Impact
Normal
150
90
156
Outrage
Dragon
120
100
169
Draco Meteor
Dragon
130
90
171
Tera Blast
Normal
80
100
172
Roar
Normal
—
—
200
Scale Shot
Dragon
25
90
204
Double-Edge
Normal
120
100
205
Endeavor
Normal
—
100
222
Breaking Swipe
Dragon
60
100
226
Dragon Cheer
Dragon
—
∞
In other generations
5
6
7
8
9
Axew sprites
Type
Generation 5
Generation 6
Generation 7
Generation 8
Generation 9
Normal
—
Shiny
—
—
—
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Where to find Axew
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2
Mistralton Cave
XY
Connecting Cave
Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire
Granite Cave
SunMoonUltra SunUltra Moon
Mount Hokulani
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Route 6, Axew's Eye, Hammerlocke Hills
Shield
Route 6, Axew's Eye
Brilliant DiamondShining PearlLegends: Arceus
Not available in this game
ScarletViolet
North Province (Area One), South Province (Area Five)
Legends: Z-A
Location data not yet available
Answers to Axew questions
Is Axew worth raising up?
What is a good LC moveset for Axew?
Should I Use An Everstone or Evolve?
In Pokemon Black, How do you get a Axew
Egg moves from 1 species?
What are Ash's Pikachu's moves in Black and White?
Is Rivalry a good choice for Axew or the Mold breaker?
What's a good held item for Axew (Gates to Infinity)?
What is meant by "breaks the mold"?
Is the Ability Rivalry good on Axew?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
English
Axew
Japanese
キバゴ (Kibago)
German
Milza
French
Coupenotte
Italian
Axew
Spanish
Axew
Korean
터검니 (teogeomni)
Chinese (Simplified)
牙牙
Chinese (Traditional)
牙牙
English
Tusk Pokémon
Japanese
キバポケモン
German
Stoßzahn-Pokémon
French
Pokémon Crocs
Italian
Pokémon Zanna
Spanish
Pokémon Colmillo
Korean
이빨포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified)
牙宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional)
牙寶可夢
Name origin
axe tool with a wide metal blade askew out of line, off-center #0609 Chandelure #0611 Fraxure