Type matchups
Damage Haxorus takes from each attacking type.
As a Dragon type, Haxorus 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
- 76
- Attack
- 147
- Defense
- 90
- Sp. Atk
- 60
- Sp. Def
- 70
- Speed
- 97
- Total
- 540
Haxorus has a base stat total of 540, higher than 79% of Pokémon. With Attack (147) well above Sp. Atk (60), it works best as a physical attacker. A Speed of 97 beats 79% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 76 HP, 90 Defense and 70 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against physical hits.
Haxorus can have the abilities Rivalry, Mold Breaker and Unnerve.
How to beat Haxorus
Haxorus 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 Haxorus's Dragon moves. Xerneas hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and is immune to Haxorus's Dragon moves. Zacian hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and is immune to Haxorus's Dragon moves.
Evolution
Haxorus is the final stage of a 3-stage line (Axew → Fraxure → Haxorus), evolving from Fraxure.
Best counters to Haxorus
Other Dragon Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Haxorus weak to?
As a Dragon type, Haxorus takes super-effective damage from Ice, Dragon and Fairy moves.
What is Haxorus resistant to?
Haxorus resists Fire, Water, Grass and Electric moves.
What are the best counters to Haxorus?
Strong type-based picks include Crowned Zacian, Xerneas and Zacian, which hit Haxorus with super-effective attacks.