Name origin

axe
implement used for chopping
askew
out of line, off-center


Axew artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 610
Type Dragon
Species Tusk Pokémon
Height 2′0″ (0.61m)
Weight 39.7 lbs (18.0 kg)
Abilities Mold Breaker
Rivalry
Unnerve (Dream World)
Local № 116 (Black, White)
183 (Black 2, White 2)
Japanese Kibago

Breeding

Egg Groups Dragon, Monster
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 41 (minimum 10,455 steps)

Training

EV yield 1 Attack
Catch rate 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 35 (lower than normal)
Base EXP 64
Growth Rate Slow

Type defenses

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Axew stats

The base stats for Axew are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 46
202 - 296
Attack 87
161 - 300
Defense 60
112 - 240
Sp. Atk 30
58 - 174
Sp. Def 40
76 - 196
Speed 57
107 - 234
Total 320

Pokedex descriptions

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

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Axew learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 ScratchNormalPhysical40100
4 LeerNormalStatus-100
7 AssuranceDarkPhysical50100
10 Dragon RageDragonSpecial-100
13 Dual ChopDragonPhysical4090
16 Scary FaceNormalStatus-100
20 SlashNormalPhysical70100
24 False SwipeNormalPhysical40100
28 Dragon ClawDragonPhysical80100
32 Dragon DanceDragonStatus--
36 TauntDarkStatus-100
41 Dragon PulseDragonSpecial90100
46 Swords DanceNormalStatus--
51 GuillotineNormalPhysical--
56 OutrageDragonPhysical120100
61 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090

Egg moves

Axew learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Axew egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Razor WindNormalSpecial80100
CounterFightingPhysical-100
HardenNormalStatus--
Focus EnergyNormalStatus--
ReversalFightingPhysical-100
EndureNormalStatus--
Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
EndeavorNormalPhysical-100
Night SlashDarkPhysical70100
Dragon PulseDragonSpecial90100

Move Tutor moves

Axew can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
OutrageDragonPhysical120100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
SuperpowerFightingPhysical120100
EndeavorNormalPhysical-100
Aqua TailWaterPhysical9090
Dragon PulseDragonSpecial90100
Draco MeteorDragonSpecial14090
Dual ChopDragonPhysical4090

Axew can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Draco MeteorDragonSpecial14090

Moves learnt by HM

Axew is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100

Moves learnt by TM

Axew is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Hone ClawsDarkStatus--
2 Dragon ClawDragonPhysical80100
5 RoarNormalStatus-100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
12 TauntDarkStatus-100
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
39 Rock TombRockPhysical5080
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
54 False SwipeNormalPhysical40100
56 FlingDarkPhysical-100
59 IncinerateFireSpecial30100
66 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
75 Swords DanceNormalStatus--
81 X-ScissorBugPhysical80100
84 Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
94 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Axew sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Axew normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Axew shiny sprite

See all Axew sprites


Where to find Axew

White
Black
Mistralton Cave
Black 2
White 2
Mistralton Cave

Answers to Axew questions