Axew
#610 (Unova)
Best moveset for Axew
The best moves for Axew are Scratch and Dragon Pulse when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Attacking
12DPS
30.9DPS
Defending
14DPS
30.9DPS
Trainer Battles
4EPT
1.96DPE
Evolution
There are 3 Pokémon in the Axew family. Axew evolves into Fraxure for 25 Candy, then into Haxorus for 100 Candy.
Game images
Axew, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Axew is a Dragon Pokémon. It is weak to Ice, Dragon and Fairy moves. Axew's best moveset is Scratch & Dragon Pulse and it has a Max CP of 1,547. Axew evolves into Fraxure.
About
"They mark their territory by leaving gashes in trees with their tusks. If a tusk breaks, a new one grows in quickly."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Iron Tail | 14 | 14 |
| Scratch | 6 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Pulse | 90 | 2 | 2.16 |
| Dragon Claw | 45 | 3 | 1.64 |
| Aqua Tail | 50 | 3 | 1.52 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Dragon Pulse
30.9 DPS
|
7.7 | 100% |
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Dragon Claw
36 DPS
|
7.7 | 100% |
|
Iron Tail
14 DPS
|
Dragon Pulse
30.9 DPS
|
7.4 | 97% |
|
Iron Tail
14 DPS
|
Dragon Claw
36 DPS
|
7.4 | 97% |
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
7 | 91% |
|
Iron Tail
14 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
6.9 | 89% |
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Aqua Tail
25 DPS
|
6.8 | 89% |
|
Iron Tail
14 DPS
|
Aqua Tail
25 DPS
|
6.7 | 88% |
|
Iron Tail
14 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
5.7 | 74% |
|
Scratch
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
5.5 | 71% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Axew?
Axew is weak to Ice, Dragon and Fairy moves.
The best counter to Axew is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and Dynamax Cannon, followed by Mega Rayquaza, Black Kyurem and Mega Garchomp.
The top Axew counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Eternatus | 100% | |
| Mega Rayquaza | 98% | |
| Black Kyurem | 96% | |
| Mega Rayquaza | 94% | |
| Mega Garchomp | 89% | |
| Mega Rayquaza | 88% | |
| Eternatus | 86% | |
| Mega Garchomp | 85% | |
| Mega Dragonite | 84% | |
| White Kyurem | 84% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
154 |
| Defense |
|
101 |
| Stamina |
|
130 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 114 |
Size
| Height | 0.6 m |
| Weight | 18 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
586 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
782 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,173 |
|
Level 40 |
1,368 |
|
Level 50 |
1,547 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 977 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,271 |