Type matchups
Damage Axew takes from each attacking type.
As a Dragon type, Axew has 3 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 13 other Pokémon share the Dragon typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 46
- Attack
- 87
- Defense
- 60
- Sp. Atk
- 30
- Sp. Def
- 40
- Speed
- 57
- Total
- 320
Axew has a base stat total of 320, higher than 21% of Pokémon. With Attack (87) well above Sp. Atk (30), it works best as a physical attacker. At 57 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 46 HP, 60 Defense and 40 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against physical hits.
Axew can have the abilities Rivalry, Mold Breaker and Unnerve.
How to beat Axew
Axew takes 2× damage from Ice, Dragon and Fairy moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fire, Water, Grass and Electric moves are resisted.
Good counters: Crowned Zacian hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and is immune to Axew's Dragon moves. Xerneas hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and is immune to Axew's Dragon moves. Zacian hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and is immune to Axew's Dragon moves.
Evolution
Axew is the first stage of a 3-stage line (Axew → Fraxure → Haxorus) and evolves into Fraxure.
Best counters to Axew
Other Dragon Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Axew weak to?
As a Dragon type, Axew takes super-effective damage from Ice, Dragon and Fairy moves.
What is Axew resistant to?
Axew resists Fire, Water, Grass and Electric moves.
What are the best counters to Axew?
Strong type-based picks include Crowned Zacian, Xerneas and Zacian, which hit Axew with super-effective attacks.