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Haxorus

Axe Jaw Pokémon

Haxorus official artwork
Official art

Haxorus is a Dragon-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Ice, Dragon and Fairy, with a base stat total of 540. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Dragon
Height
1.8 m 5′11″
Weight
105.5 kg 232.6 lbs
Base stat total
540 Higher than 86% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen V Black & White
Abilities
Pokédex entryShield
While usually kindhearted, it can be terrifying if angered. Tusks that can slice through steel beams are how Haxorus deals with its adversaries.
See all 5 entries

Base stats

HP76151–183262–356
Atk147150–218269–432
Def9099–156166–306
SpA6072–123112–240
SpD7081–134130–262
Spe97105–163179–322
Total540Higher than 86% of Pokémon
HP76Atk147Def90Spe97SpD70SpA60

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Atk.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
DragonFairyIce

Resists

½×
ElectricFireGrassWater
Takes normal damage from 11 types
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostSteelPsychicDark

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 97); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+163Max149No SP117Min105Scarf244Tailwind326

At max Speed, Haxorus outspeeds 18 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Haxorus against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
163Haxorus · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149Haxorus · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
117Haxorus · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesRUBLSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRUBL

1.4% of teams · rank #78 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 33,671 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Ability
Nature
Jolly
EVs
252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type
Fire
  1. Earthquake
  2. Close Combat
  3. Outrage
  4. Dragon Claw

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All games3.5%
  • 1500 weighting2.6%
  • 1630 weighting1.4%
  • 1760 weighting1.4%

Usage by month

Oct 20251.4%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 99.7%
  • 0.3%
  • 0%

EV spreads

  • Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe28.9%
  • Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe27.4%
  • Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe15.8%
  • Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe8.0%
  • Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe5.1%

Tera types

  • Fire28.8%
  • Steel21.1%
  • Dragon9.3%
  • Fairy9.2%

Common teammates

Evolution

  1. #0610AxewDragon
    1. Level 38
      #0611FraxureDragon
      1. Level 48
        #0612HaxorusDragon

Moves

Level up 18

1Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
1False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.NormalPhys40100%40
1LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
1ScratchNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
9AssurancePower doubles if target was damaged this turn.DarkPhys60100%10
12TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
15SlashHigh critical hit ratio.NormalPhys70100%20
18Dragon ClawNo additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15
21Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
24Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
27Dragon DanceRaises the user's Attack and Speed by 1.DragonStatus——20
30Breaking Swipe100% chance to lower the foe(s) Attack by 1.DragonPhys60100%15
33Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.NormalStatus——30
36Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
41Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
46OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10
53GuillotineOHKOs the target. Fails if user is a lower level.NormalPhys—30%5
60Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5

TM / HM / TR 53

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM12Low KickMore power the heavier the target.FightingPhys—100%20
TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
TM30Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.DarkSpec5595%15
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15
TM39Low Sweep100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.FightingPhys65100%20
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10
TM44Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally.DragonPhys6090%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TM57False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.NormalPhys40100%40
TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15
TM61Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%15
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM78Dragon ClawNo additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15
TM81Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20
TM83Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20
TM84Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TM99Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user's Attack and Speed by 1.DragonStatus——20
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM105X-ScissorNo additional effect.BugPhys80100%15
TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
TM115Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
TM123SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15
TM134ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%15
TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM156OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10
TM158Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpec12070%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM167Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.FightingPhys120100%5
TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DragonSpec13090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TM200Scale ShotHits 2-5 times. User: -1 Def, +1 Spe after last hit.DragonPhys2590%20
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5
TM222Breaking Swipe100% chance to lower the foe(s) Attack by 1.DragonPhys60100%15
TM226Dragon CheerAlly: Crit ratio +1, or +2 if ally is Dragon type.DragonStatus——15

Biology

Haxorus is very proud of its red tusks, and takes great care in keeping them in good shape. They are kind, but protect their territory aggressively.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

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Pokédex entries

Axe Jaw Pokémon
Unova · Black & White
Color
Yellow
—
Original Unova#118Updated Unova#185Central Kalos#150Galar#326Paldea#157Blueberry#142

  1. While usually kindhearted, it can be terrifying if angered. Tusks that can slice through steel beams are how Haxorus deals with its adversaries.

    Shield

  2. 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.

    Sword

  3. Its tusks are incredibly destructive. They can easily slice through a thick, sturdy steel column every time.

    Black 2 · White 2

  4. Their sturdy tusks will stay sharp even if used to cut steel beams. These Pokémon are covered in hard armor.

    White · Y · Alpha Sapphire

  5. They are kind but can be relentless when defending territory. They challenge foes with tusks that can cut steel.

    Black · X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English
Haxorus
Japanese
オノノクス
Japanese (romaji)
Ononokus
Korean
액스라이즈
Chinese (Traditional)
雙斧戰龍
Chinese (Simplified)
双斧战龙
French
Tranchodon
German
Maxax
Spanish
Haxorus
Italian
Haxorus

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Training

3 Atk
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
35
243
Slow

Breeding

MonsterDragon
♂ 50%♀ 50%
40 egg cycles ≈10,455 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Fraxure: Level 48.

Shield 3 areas
  • Axew's EyeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 60
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Sword 4 areas
  • Axew's EyeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 60
  • Axew's Eye (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
White 2 1 area
  • Nature SanctuaryStatic encounter · Lv 60
Black 2 1 area
  • Nature SanctuaryStatic encounter · Lv 60

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.