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Axew(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Dragon type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the fifth Pokémon generation in the Black and White games.

Physiology and Behaviour[]

Axew is a bipedal, grayish-green Pokémon with pale, straight tusks protruding from the sides of its mouth. These tusks can regenerate if broken and will regrow if they fall out. This repeated regrowth strengthens and sharpens its tusks. Axew's tusks serve numerous purposes, such as making territorial gashes in trees and boulders, playing with each other, and crushing Berries for eating. In ancient times, people used Axew's discarded tusks as cooking knives.

The back of Axew's head is dark grayish-green with a tall, slightly curved horn. Large, dark grayish-green ovals surround its red eyes, and it has a short, rounded snout with large nostrils. A forest green collar marking encircles its neck. Axew's limbs and tail are short, with its forelimbs having three digits and its feet having two digits. As shown in the anime, Axew is skilled at climbing walls and trees. Axew lives in nests made in the ground.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Axew first appeared as an obtainable Pokémon in the 2010 Nintendo DS video game Pokémon Black and White where they could be found in the Mistralton Cave.

Super Smash Bros.[]

Axew appears in the background of the Kalos Pokémon League stage when the stage is in the Dragonmark Chamber. It appears alongside Dragonite, Garchomp, and Hydreigon.

In the anime[]

In Pokémon the Series: Black and White, Axew was the first Pokémon that the character, Iris, obtained. In the earlier episodes, Axew lived outside of its Poké Ball (like Pikachu) and could regularly be found residing in Iris' hair. During the events of Pokémon Journeys: The Series, her Axew evolved into Haxorus.

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black They use their tusks to crush the berries they eat. Repeated regrowth makes their tusks strong and sharp.
Pokémon White They mark their territory by leaving gashes in trees with their tusks. If a tusk breaks, a new one grows in quickly.
Pokémon Black 2 Its large tusks have a tendency to break, but each time they grow back, they grow in harder and sturdier.
Pokémon White 2 Its large tusks have a tendency to break, but each time they grow back, they grow in harder and sturdier.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X They use their tusks to crush the berries they eat. Repeated regrowth makes their tusks strong and sharp.
Pokémon Y They mark their territory by leaving gashes in trees with their tusks. If a tusk breaks, a new one grows in quickly.
Pokémon Omega Ruby They use their tusks to crush the berries they eat. Repeated regrowth makes their tusks strong and sharp.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire They mark their territory by leaving gashes in trees with their tusks. If a tusk breaks, a new one grows in quickly.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet This Pokémon lives in nests that are made in the ground. People in ancient times used its tusks as cooking knives.
Pokémon Violet If you see peculiar teeth marks on boulders or trees, it means an Axew is likely living nearby.


Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Mistralton Cave
Pokémon White
Mistralton Cave
Pokémon Black 2
Mistralton Cave
Pokémon White 2
Mistralton Cave
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Connecting Cave
Pokémon Y
Connecting Cave
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Granite Cave (hidden Pokémon)
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Granite Cave (hidden Pokémon)
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun
Mount Hokulani (Island Scan)Sat
Pokémon Moon
Mount Hokulani (Island Scan)Sat
Pokémon Ultra Sun
Mount Hokulani (Island Scan)Sat
Pokémon Ultra Moon
Mount Hokulani (Island Scan)Sat
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword
Axew's Eye, Route 6, Hammerlocke Hills
Pokémon Shield
Axew's Eye, Route 6, Hammerlocke Hills
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet
South Province: Area Three, Area Five
North Province: Area One, Dalizapa Passage
West Province: Area One (Ground Tera Type)
Pokémon Violet
South Province: Area Three, Area Five
North Province: Area One, Dalizapa Passage
West Province: Area One (Ground Tera Type)


Evolution[]

Axew
Reach level 38.
Fraxure
Reach level 48.
Haxorus
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Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 46
Attack 87
Defense 60
Sp. Attack 30
Sp. Defense 40
Speed 57
Total 320


Moveset[]

Main article: Axew/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

Sprites
Black White
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Black 2 White 2
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X Y
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Sword Shield
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Scarlet Violet
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Trivia[]

  • Axew has the lowest base Special Attack stat of all Dragon-type Pokémon.
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