Axew (#0610) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP46106–153202–296

Atk8782–152161–300

Def6058–123112–240

SpA3031–9058–174

SpD4040–10176–196

Spe5755–119107–234

Total320Higher than 23% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 57). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+119Max109No SP77Min69Scarf178Tailwind238

At max Speed, Axew outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Dragon2×Fairy2×Ice2×

Resists

Electric½×Fire½×Grass½×Water½×

Takes normal damage from 11 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostSteelPsychicDark

Abilities

Rivalry
Increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender.
Mold Breaker
Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move.
UnnerveHidden ability
Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

0.37% of teams · rank #71 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Eviolite
Ability: Mold Breaker
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 68 HP / 220 Atk / 220 Spe
Tera Type: Steel

Dragon Dance
Outrage
Stomping Tantrum
First Impression

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

Usage by rating

All players2.02%
Rated 1500+1.39%
Rated 1630+0.37%
Rated 1760+0.38%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.37%

Moves

Dragon Dance88.6%
Outrage83.1%
Stomping Tantrum58.3%
First Impression46.4%
Facade39.5%
Iron Head35.1%
Scale Shot10.7%
Substitute10.6%
Swords Dance10.2%
Dragon Claw5.9%

Items

Eviolite54.7%
Life Orb41.4%
Lum Berry1.5%
Roseli Berry0.7%
Loaded Dice0.5%
Sitrus Berry0.4%

Abilities

68.6%
31.2%
0.2%

EV spreads

Adamant 68 HP / 220 Atk / 220 Spe55.5%
Adamant 220 Atk / 116 Def / 140 Spe31.2%
Jolly 148 HP / 220 Atk / 140 Spe9.8%
Adamant 68 HP / 140 Atk / 36 Def / 220 Spe1.1%
Hardy 68 HP / 220 Atk / 220 Spe0.9%

Tera types

Steel40.9%
Normal39.5%
Fairy9.8%
Ground4.3%

Common teammates

Vullaby58.9%
Mienfoo51%
Drifloon38.2%
Growlithe-Hisui37.2%
Foongus31%
Mudbray21.5%
Glimmet18.4%
Riolu18.4%

Evolution

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

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 18

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1ScratchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

3BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

6False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

9AssurancePower is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.DarkPhys60100%10

12TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

15SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20

18Dragon ClawInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15

21Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

24CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

27Dragon DanceRaises the user’s Attack and Speed by one stage.DragonStatus——20

30Breaking SwipeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.DragonPhys60100%15

33Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30

36Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

39Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

42OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

45GuillotineCauses a one-hit KO.NormalPhys—30%5

48Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM / HM / TR 44

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM30SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM44Dragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM57False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM78Dragon ClawInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15

TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user’s Attack and Speed by one stage.DragonStatus——20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM105X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TM115Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.DragonSpec13090%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

TM200Scale ShotBoosts the user’s Speed and lowers their Defense by one stage after inflicting damage two to five times in a row.DragonPhys2590%20

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM222Breaking SwipeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.DragonPhys60100%15

TM226Dragon CheerThe user raises its allies’ morale with a draconic cry so that their future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits. This rouses Dragon types more.DragonStatus——15

Egg moves 6

EggAqua TailInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys9090%10

EggCounterInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.FightingPhys—100%20

EggEndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

EggFirst ImpressionCan only be used as the first move after the user enters battle.BugPhys90100%10

EggIron TailHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.SteelPhys10075%15

EggNight SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15

Pokédex entries

Category: Tusk Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#116Updated Unova#183Central Kalos#148Galar#324Paldea#155Blueberry#140

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.
Shield
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.
Sword
Its large tusks have a tendency to break, but each time they grow back, they grow in harder and sturdier.
Black 2 · White 2
They mark their territory by leaving gashes in trees with their tusks. If a tusk breaks, a new one grows in quickly.
White · Y · Alpha Sapphire
They use their tusks to crush the berries they eat. Repeated regrowth makes their tusks strong and sharp.
Black · X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: キバゴ
Japanese (romaji): Kibago
Korean: 터검니
Chinese (Traditional): 牙牙
Chinese (Simplified): 牙牙
French: Coupenotte
German: Milza
Spanish: Axew
Italian: Axew

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Atk
Catch rate: 75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 35
Base experience: 64
Growth rate: Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: MonsterDragon
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 40 egg cycles ≈10,455 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield 4 areas

Axew's EyeWalking in the overworld · Lv 36–60
Axew's Eye (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Rolling Fields (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Route 6Walking in the overworld · Lv 29–33

Sword 5 areas

Axew's EyeWalking in the overworld · Lv 36–60
Axew's Eye (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Hammerlocke HillsWalking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Route 6Walking in the overworld · Lv 29–33

Ultra Moon 1 area

Mount HokulaniIsland Scan · Lv 30

Ultra Sun 1 area

Mount HokulaniIsland Scan · Lv 30

Moon 1 area

Mount HokulaniIsland Scan · Lv 28

Sun 1 area

Mount HokulaniIsland Scan · Lv 28

Y 1 area

Connecting CaveEncountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–15

X 1 area

Connecting CaveEncountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–15

White 2 2 areas

Guidance ChamberWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–30
Mistralton CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–30

Black 2 2 areas

Guidance ChamberWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–30
Mistralton CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–30

White 2 areas

Guidance ChamberWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–31
Mistralton CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–31

Black 2 areas

Guidance ChamberWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–31
Mistralton CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–31