--- title: "Haxorus (#0612): Stats, Weaknesses, Moves & Lore | pokee.si" url: "https://pokee.si/pokemon/haxorus" description: "Haxorus (#0612): Dragon-type Axe Jaw Pokémon from Unova. Base stat total 540. Stats, matchups, evolutions, moves, every Pokédex entry and lore on pokee.si." last_updated: "2026-10-21" publisher: "pokee.si: a Pokédex for families (unofficial fan site)" last_checked: "2026-10-20" --- #0612 · Unova · Generation 5 # Haxorus Axe Jaw Pokémon · Dragon-type ![Haxorus official artwork](https://pokee.si/img/art/612.webp) Haxorus is a [Dragon](https://pokee.si/types/dragon)-type Pokémon, the Axe Jaw Pokémon, number 612 (#0612) in the National Pokédex. It was introduced in Generation 5 and comes from the [Unova](https://pokee.si/guide/regions/unova) region. It is 1.8 m tall and weighs 105.5 kg. Haxorus, the Axe Jaw Pokémon, is a Dragon type with prized tusks sharp enough, the Pokédex says, to slice through a thick steel column or a metal transmission tower at a single stroke. It is kindly until someone touches them. ## How to pronounce Haxorus Haxorus is pronounced **hak-SOR-us**. The capital letters show the stressed syllable. Listen to Haxorus said out loud: [Listen](https://pokee.si/audio/names/612.mp3) In Japanese it is オノノクス (Ononokus). Hear every other name on the [Pokémon pronunciation guide](https://pokee.si/pronounce). ## Lore ### Biology Haxorus is a bipedal dragon, 1.8 m tall and 105.5 kg, covered in olive-green armour across its back and most of its front, with black skin on its torso, thighs and tail tip. Its black tusks, edged in red, look like axe blades, and it has red talons on small, three-fingered hands. The Pokédex calls the tusks its pride and joy. ### Behaviour Haxorus is docile, but the Pokédex says it turns furious if anyone touches its tusks, and Black's entry calls it relentless when defending its territory. The sensible rule is never to touch the tusks. ### Habitat The Pokédex says Haxorus nests in caves and abandoned mines. In Scarlet and Violet it appears only by evolving Fraxure or in 5-star and 6-star Tera Raid Battles, and The Indigo Disk adds a fixed one in the Canyon Biome once you have caught Terapagos. ### Diet According to the Pokédex, it licks dirt for the minerals that keep its tusks in top condition. ### Powers Its Abilities are Rivalry and Mold Breaker, which lets its attacks ignore Abilities that would block them, with Unnerve hidden. It hits with Outrage and Dragon Claw, builds up with Dragon Dance and Swords Dance, and can learn Draco Meteor and Close Combat by TM. With a base Attack of 147 and Speed of 97 it is a heavy physical attacker. ### Name origin Haxorus may combine 'hack', 'axe', -saurus (from the Greek for 'lizard') and possibly 'hazardous'. The Japanese name is Ononokus (オノノクス), which may blend ono ('axe'), ononoku ('to tremble') and the English 'axe', and possibly -onychus ('claw'). ### Design inspiration Haxorus is likely based on dinosaurs: Bulbapedia suggests Heterodontosaurus, an early Jurassic dinosaur with protruding teeth, and its tusks resemble battle-axe blades. Junichi Masuda said it was the first Pokémon designed for Black and White, and Ken Sugimori told Nintendo Dream a newly hired designer drew it while Platinum was still in development, with Axew and Fraxure designed afterwards. ### Evolution notes Haxorus evolves from Fraxure at level 48 and is the final form of the line. ### In the games Haxorus is the signature Pokémon of Drayden, the Opelucid City Gym Leader, whose team closes with one in Black, Black 2 and White 2. Iris uses one too, as the Gym Leader in White and the Unova Champion in Black 2 and White 2. In Scarlet and Violet it is a Tera Raid boss, and it is not available in Legends: Z-A. ### In the anime Iris's Axew finally evolved into Haxorus in 'Thrash of the Titans!'. Drayden's Haxorus beat Iris's Excadrill in a flashback in 'Iris and Excadrill Against the Dragon Buster!' and tied with it in 'Drayden Versus Iris: Past, Present, and Future!'. ### Fun facts - Bulbapedia describes Haxorus's tusks as unbreakable, so unlike its earlier stages it never has to worry about losing them. - Haxorus and Druddigon, both introduced in Generation V, were the first fully evolved Dragon types with no second type. - Bulbapedia lists a single Shiny Haxorus in the Nature Preserve of Black 2 and White 2. Sources: [Bulbapedia: Haxorus (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Haxorus_(Pok%C3%A9mon)) · [Serebii: Haxorus (Scarlet/Violet Pokédex)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sv/haxorus/) ## Base stats - HP: **76** - Attack: **147** - Defense: **90** - Sp. Atk: **60** - Sp. Def: **70** - Speed: **97** Haxorus’s base stat total is **540**. Its highest stat is Attack. ## Type matchups ### What is Haxorus weak to? Haxorus takes extra damage from [Ice](https://pokee.si/types/ice) (2×), [Dragon](https://pokee.si/types/dragon) (2×), [Fairy](https://pokee.si/types/fairy) (2×) moves. It resists [Fire](https://pokee.si/types/fire) (½×), [Water](https://pokee.si/types/water) (½×), [Electric](https://pokee.si/types/electric) (½×), [Grass](https://pokee.si/types/grass) (½×). ## Evolution ### What does Haxorus evolve from? Haxorus evolves from [Fraxure](https://pokee.si/pokemon/fraxure) at level 48. Haxorus is the final stage of its evolution family. The whole family: [Axew](https://pokee.si/pokemon/axew), [Fraxure](https://pokee.si/pokemon/fraxure), **Haxorus**. - [Axew](https://pokee.si/pokemon/axew) evolves into [Fraxure](https://pokee.si/pokemon/fraxure) at level 38. ## Abilities - [Rivalry](https://pokee.si/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](https://pokee.si/abilities/mold-breaker): Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move. - [Unnerve](https://pokee.si/abilities/unnerve) (hidden ability): Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries. ## Moves ### Moves Haxorus learns by level up in Scarlet / Violet | Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [Scratch](https://pokee.si/moves/scratch) | Normal | Physical | 40 | | 1 | [Leer](https://pokee.si/moves/leer) | Normal | Status | — | | 1 | [Bite](https://pokee.si/moves/bite) | Dark | Physical | 60 | | 1 | [False Swipe](https://pokee.si/moves/false-swipe) | Normal | Physical | 40 | | 9 | [Assurance](https://pokee.si/moves/assurance) | Dark | Physical | 60 | | 12 | [Taunt](https://pokee.si/moves/taunt) | Dark | Status | — | | 15 | [Slash](https://pokee.si/moves/slash) | Normal | Physical | 70 | | 18 | [Dragon Claw](https://pokee.si/moves/dragon-claw) | Dragon | Physical | 80 | | 21 | [Scary Face](https://pokee.si/moves/scary-face) | Normal | Status | — | | 24 | [Crunch](https://pokee.si/moves/crunch) | Dark | Physical | 80 | | 27 | [Dragon Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/dragon-dance) | Dragon | Status | — | | 30 | [Breaking Swipe](https://pokee.si/moves/breaking-swipe) | Dragon | Physical | 60 | | 33 | [Focus Energy](https://pokee.si/moves/focus-energy) | Normal | Status | — | | 36 | [Dragon Pulse](https://pokee.si/moves/dragon-pulse) | Dragon | Special | 85 | | 41 | [Swords Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/swords-dance) | Normal | Status | — | | 46 | [Outrage](https://pokee.si/moves/outrage) | Dragon | Physical | 120 | | 53 | [Guillotine](https://pokee.si/moves/guillotine) | Normal | Physical | — | | 60 | [Giga Impact](https://pokee.si/moves/giga-impact) | Normal | Physical | 150 | ### TM moves (53) Haxorus can learn 53 moves from TMs in Scarlet / Violet: [Take Down](https://pokee.si/moves/take-down), [Scary Face](https://pokee.si/moves/scary-face), [Protect](https://pokee.si/moves/protect), [Low Kick](https://pokee.si/moves/low-kick), [Trailblaze](https://pokee.si/moves/trailblaze), [Facade](https://pokee.si/moves/facade), [Aerial Ace](https://pokee.si/moves/aerial-ace), [Bulldoze](https://pokee.si/moves/bulldoze), [Snarl](https://pokee.si/moves/snarl), [Swift](https://pokee.si/moves/swift), [Rock Tomb](https://pokee.si/moves/rock-tomb), [Low Sweep](https://pokee.si/moves/low-sweep), [Fling](https://pokee.si/moves/fling), [Dragon Tail](https://pokee.si/moves/dragon-tail), [Endure](https://pokee.si/moves/endure), [Sunny Day](https://pokee.si/moves/sunny-day), [Rain Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/rain-dance), [Dig](https://pokee.si/moves/dig), [False Swipe](https://pokee.si/moves/false-swipe), [Brick Break](https://pokee.si/moves/brick-break), [Shadow Claw](https://pokee.si/moves/shadow-claw), [Body Slam](https://pokee.si/moves/body-slam), [Sleep Talk](https://pokee.si/moves/sleep-talk), [Dragon Claw](https://pokee.si/moves/dragon-claw), [Grass Knot](https://pokee.si/moves/grass-knot), [Poison Jab](https://pokee.si/moves/poison-jab), [Stomping Tantrum](https://pokee.si/moves/stomping-tantrum), [Rest](https://pokee.si/moves/rest), [Rock Slide](https://pokee.si/moves/rock-slide), [Taunt](https://pokee.si/moves/taunt), [Swords Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/swords-dance), [Iron Head](https://pokee.si/moves/iron-head), [Dragon Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/dragon-dance), [Substitute](https://pokee.si/moves/substitute), [X-Scissor](https://pokee.si/moves/x-scissor), [Crunch](https://pokee.si/moves/crunch), [Dragon Pulse](https://pokee.si/moves/dragon-pulse), [Surf](https://pokee.si/moves/surf), [Reversal](https://pokee.si/moves/reversal), [Earthquake](https://pokee.si/moves/earthquake), [Giga Impact](https://pokee.si/moves/giga-impact), [Outrage](https://pokee.si/moves/outrage), [Focus Blast](https://pokee.si/moves/focus-blast), [Hyper Beam](https://pokee.si/moves/hyper-beam), [Close Combat](https://pokee.si/moves/close-combat), [Draco Meteor](https://pokee.si/moves/draco-meteor), [Tera Blast](https://pokee.si/moves/tera-blast), [Roar](https://pokee.si/moves/roar), [Scale Shot](https://pokee.si/moves/scale-shot), [Double-Edge](https://pokee.si/moves/double-edge), [Endeavor](https://pokee.si/moves/endeavor), [Breaking Swipe](https://pokee.si/moves/breaking-swipe), [Dragon Cheer](https://pokee.si/moves/dragon-cheer). Egg moves (6), which Axew can hatch knowing:[Aqua Tail](https://pokee.si/moves/aqua-tail), [Counter](https://pokee.si/moves/counter), [Endeavor](https://pokee.si/moves/endeavor), [First Impression](https://pokee.si/moves/first-impression), [Iron Tail](https://pokee.si/moves/iron-tail), [Night Slash](https://pokee.si/moves/night-slash). ## Breeding & training - Gender: 50% male, 50% female. - Egg groups: Monster, Dragon. - Egg cycles: 40 (steps to hatch, Scarlet/Violet: 5,120). - Catch rate: 45 out of 255. - Base friendship (Gen 8 onward): 35. - Growth rate: Slow (1,250,000 experience points to reach level 100). - Defeating it gives 3 Attack effort values. - Base experience yield: 243. ## Pokédex entries While usually kindhearted, it can be terrifying if angered. Tusks that can slice through steel beams are how Haxorus deals with its adversaries. *(Shield)* Its resilient tusks are its pride and joy. It licks up dirt to take in the minerals it needs to keep its tusks in top condition. *(Sword)* Their sturdy tusks will stay sharp even if used to cut steel beams. These Pokémon are covered in hard armor. *(White, Y, Alpha Sapphire)* They are kind but can be relentless when defending territory. They challenge foes with tusks that can cut steel. *(Black, X, Omega Ruby)* Its tusks are incredibly destructive. They can easily slice through a thick, sturdy steel column every time. *(Black 2, White 2)* ## Names around the world - **Japanese**: オノノクス - **Romaji**: Ononokus - **French**: Tranchodon - **German**: Maxax - **Spanish**: Haxorus - **Italian**: Haxorus - **Korean**: 액스라이즈 - **Chinese (Simplified)**: 双斧战龙 - **Chinese (Traditional)**: 雙斧戰龍 ## Trivia - Taller than 82% of all Pokémon (1.8 m). - Heavier than 84% of all Pokémon (105.5 kg). - Base stat total 540, ranked #136 of 1,025. - Its best stat is Attack, ranked #9 of 1,025. - One of 70 Dragon-type Pokémon (counting dual types). - One of 88 yellow Pokémon. - Number 119 of 156 Pokémon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova). - Part of an evolution family of 3 Pokémon. - Can learn 65 different moves in Scarlet / Violet. - Catch rate 45: about 5.9% per Poké Ball at full health. - Appears in 5 distinct Pokédex entries. ## Sources and fact-checking - Stats, types, abilities, moves, evolutions, forms and Pokédex entries: [PokéAPI](https://pokeapi.co) open game data. - Lore: written by pokee.si in our own words, researched from [Bulbapedia: Haxorus (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Haxorus_(Pok%C3%A9mon)), [Serebii: Haxorus (Scarlet/Violet Pokédex)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sv/haxorus/). - Pronunciation (hak-SOR-us): it follows how the English anime, games or official videos say it. **Last checked:** 20 October 2026. 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