Haxorus
#612 (Unova)
Best moveset for Haxorus
The best moves for Haxorus are Dragon Tail and Breaking Swipe when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Dragon Tail and Dragon Claw deal the most damage per turn.
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
Evolution
There are 3 Pokémon in the Axew family. Haxorus evolves from Fraxure for 100 Candy.
Game images
Haxorus, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Haxorus is a Dragon Pokémon which evolves from Fraxure. It is weak to Ice, Dragon and Fairy moves. Haxorus's best moveset is Dragon Tail & Breaking Swipe and it has a Max CP of 4,062.
About
"Their sturdy tusks will stay sharp even if used to cut steel beams. These Pokémon are covered in hard armor."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Dragon Tail | 14 | 16.8 |
| Counter | 13 | 13 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breaking Swipe Elite TM | 45 | 3 | 1.64 |
| Dragon Claw | 45 | 3 | 1.64 |
| Earthquake | 140 | 1 | 1.4 |
| Night Slash | 45 | 3 | 1.36 |
| Surf | 60 | 2 | 1.2 |
| 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
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dragon Tail
16.8 DPS
|
Breaking Swipe
Elite TM
54 DPS
|
16.3 | 110% |
|
Dragon Tail
16.8 DPS
|
Dragon Claw
36 DPS
|
14.8 | 100% |
|
Counter
13 DPS
|
Breaking Swipe
Elite TM
54 DPS
|
14.8 | 100% |
|
Dragon Tail
16.8 DPS
|
Earthquake
40 DPS
|
14.7 | 99% |
|
Dragon Tail
16.8 DPS
|
Surf
40 DPS
|
14.4 | 97% |
|
Dragon Tail
16.8 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
13.9 | 94% |
|
Counter
13 DPS
|
Dragon Claw
36 DPS
|
13.4 | 90% |
|
Counter
13 DPS
|
Earthquake
40 DPS
|
13.1 | 88% |
|
Counter
13 DPS
|
Surf
40 DPS
|
12.8 | 86% |
|
Dragon Tail
16.8 DPS
|
Night Slash
22.5 DPS
|
12.7 | 85% |
|
Counter
13 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
12 | 81% |
|
Dragon Tail
16.8 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
11.5 | 78% |
|
Counter
13 DPS
|
Night Slash
22.5 DPS
|
11.2 | 75% |
|
Counter
13 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
9 | 61% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Haxorus?
Haxorus is weak to Ice, Dragon and Fairy moves.
The best counter to Haxorus is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and Dynamax Cannon, followed by Mega Rayquaza, Black Kyurem and Mega Garchomp.
The top Haxorus 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 |
|
284 |
| Defense |
|
172 |
| Stamina |
|
183 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 156 |
Size
| Height | 1.8 m |
| Weight | 105.5 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,540 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
2,053 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
3,080 |
|
Level 40 |
3,593 |
|
Level 50 |
4,062 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 2,566 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 3,336 |


