TL;DR. Axew is a pure dragon-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 320. They use their tusks to crush the berries they eat. Repeated regrowth makes their tusks strong and sharp.
They use their tusks to crush the berries they eat. Repeated regrowth makes their tusks strong and sharp.
Stat spread.
Total of 320. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Axew in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Axew reaches 1,368 CP at level 40 and 1,566 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
Shiny Axew first appeared on June 4, 2022, during Pokémon GO Fest 2022.
- Axew
- Fraxure and Haxorus by encounter
- Shadow
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Aug 12 to Aug 25, 2026, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12 to Aug 25, 2026 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jan 10 to Jan 17, 2023 | 1-star | Twinkling Fantasy |
Axew in competitive play.
Axew is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #595 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Axew.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Axew, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Axew?
Axew is a pure Dragon-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Axew weak to?
Axew takes 2× damage from Ice, Dragon, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Axew resistant to?
Axew resists Fire, Water, Grass, Electric. It has no full immunities.
How does Axew evolve?
Axew evolves into Fraxure (Level 38).
What generation is Axew from?
Axew was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0610.
What are Axew's base stats?
Axew has HP 46, Attack 87, Defense 60, Special Attack 30, Special Defense 40, and Speed 57. Total base stat total: 320.
What are Axew's abilities?
Axew can have the abilities Rivalry, Mold Breaker, plus the Hidden Ability Unnerve.
Is Axew legendary or mythical?
No. Axew is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Axew's best stat?
Axew's highest base stat is Attack at 87, which ranks 39th of 70 Dragon-type Pokémon.
Is Axew good?
Axew has a base stat total of 320, the 772nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 60th among Dragon-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Axew as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Axew is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Axew vs. the average Dragon-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 70 Dragon-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Axew | Dragon avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 46 | 84 | -38 |
| Attack | 87 | 94 | -7 |
| Defense | 60 | 83 | -23 |
| Special Attack | 30 | 87 | -57 |
| Special Defense | 40 | 78 | -38 |
| Speed | 57 | 78 | -21 |
| Total | 320 | 504 | -184 |
Axew appears in 15 games.
Every mainline release where Axew is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Axew.
Every main-series game Axew is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildSouth Province: Area Five
- WildNorth Province: Area One, Dalizapa Passage
- WildWest Province: Area One (Ground Type)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (3★)
- WildCanyon Biome, Polar Biome (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildAxew's Eye, Route 6, Hammerlocke Hills
- RaidRolling Fields, Axew's Eye (Max Raid Battle)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildMount Hokulani (Island Scan) (Saturdays)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- WildConnecting Cave
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildGranite Cave (hidden Pokémon (After capturing or defeating Groudon/Kyogre))
Generation VObtainable
- Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildMistralton Cave
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Axew appears in 144 episodes.
From BW001 (2010-09-23) through JN117 (2022-07-15).
TCG Pocket appearances
Axew in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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