#612 Haxorus

#612 Haxorus

Height1.8 m(5'11")
Weight105.5 kg(232.6 lbs)
Gender50%50%
Gen 5

Haxorus's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 76
293
Attack 147
330
Defense 90
216
Sp. Atk 60
156
Sp. Def 70
176
Speed 97
230
1401
Type Effectiveness

Haxorus Abilities

Increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender.

Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move.

UnnerveHidden

Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.

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Haxorus Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription
Scratchnormalphysical40100Level 1Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.
Leernormalstatus100Level 1The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers their Defense stats.
Bitedarkphysical60100Level 1The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.
False Swipenormalphysical40100Level 1A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
Assurancedarkphysical60100Level 9This move's power is doubled if the target has already taken some damage in the same turn.
Tauntdarkstatus100Level 12The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
Slashnormalphysical70100Level 15The target is attacked with a slash of claws, scythes, or the like. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Dragon Clawdragonphysical80100Level 18The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws to inflict damage.
Scary Facenormalstatus100Level 21The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
Crunchdarkphysical80100Level 24The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Dragon DancedragonstatusLevel 27The user vigorously performs a mystic, powerful dance that boosts its Attack and Speed stats.
Breaking Swipedragonphysical60100Level 30The user swings its tough tail wildly and attacks opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Attack stats.
Focus EnergynormalstatusLevel 33The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that its future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits.
Dragon Pulsedragonspecial85100Level 36The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user's gaping mouth.
Swords DancenormalstatusLevel 41A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply boosts the user's Attack stat.
Outragedragonphysical120100Level 46The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
Guillotinenormalphysical30Level 53A vicious tearing attack with big pincers. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.
Giga Impactnormalphysical15090Level 60The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
Aerial Aceflyingphysical60TMThe user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
Body Slamnormalphysical85100TMThe user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Brick Breakfightingphysical75100TMThe user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
Bulldozegroundphysical60100TMThe user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
Close Combatfightingphysical120100TMThe user fights the target up close, inflicting damage without guarding itself. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats.
Diggroundphysical80100TMThe user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.
Double Edgenormalphysical120100TMA reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Draco Meteordragonspecial13090TMComets are summoned down from the sky onto the target. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.
Dragon Cheerdragonstatus00TMThe 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.
Dragon Taildragonphysical6090TMThe target is knocked away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
Earthquakegroundphysical100100TMThe user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
Endeavornormalphysical100TMThe user inflicts damage by cutting down the target's HP to roughly equal the user's HP.
EndurenormalstatusTMThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Facadenormalphysical70100TMThis move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Flingdarkphysical100TMThe user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.
Focus Blastfightingspecial12070TMThe user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Grass Knotgrassspecial100TMThe user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
Hyper Beamnormalspecial15090TMThe target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
Iron Headsteelphysical80100TMThe user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.
Low Kickfightingphysical100TMA powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
Low Sweepfightingphysical65100TMThe user makes a swift attack on the target's legs, which lowers the target's Speed stat.
Poison Jabpoisonphysical80100TMThe target is stabbed with a tentacle, an arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
ProtectnormalstatusTMThis move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Rain DancewaterstatusTMThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.
RestpsychicstatusTMThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Reversalfightingphysical100TMAn all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
RoarnormalstatusTMThe target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
Rock Sliderockphysical7590TMLarge boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
Rock Tombrockphysical6095TMThe user hurls boulders at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by cutting off its movement.
Scale Shotdragonphysical2590TMThe user attacks by shooting scales two to five times in a row. This move boosts the user's Speed stat but lowers its Defense stat.
Shadow Clawghostphysical70100TMThe user attacks by slashing the target with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Sleep TalknormalstatusTMThe user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Snarldarkspecial5595TMThe user yells as if it's ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokémon.
Stomping Tantrumgroundphysical75100TMDriven by frustration, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.
SubstitutenormalstatusTMThe user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Sunny DayfirestatusTMThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
Surfwaterspecial90100TMThe user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.
Swiftnormalspecial60TMStar-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Take Downnormalphysical9085TMA reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Tera Blastnormalspecial80100TMIf 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.
Trailblazegrassphysical50100TMThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.
X Scissorbugphysical80100TMThe user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors.

Haxorus Sprites

Pokedex Entries
Black

They are kind but can be relentless when defending territory. They challenge foes with tusks that can cut steel.

White

Their sturdy tusks will stay sharp even if used to cut steel beams. These Pokémon are covered in hard armor.

Black 2

Its tusks are incredibly destructive. They can easily slice through a thick, sturdy steel column every time.

Sword

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.

Shield

While usually kindhearted, it can be terrifying if angered. Tusks that can slice through steel beams are how Haxorus deals with its adversaries.

In Other Languages

Haxorus's Japanese name is Ononokus (オノノクス). Here are all the official names for Haxorus across different languages:

JapaneseオノノクスOnonokus
Korean액스라이즈
Chinese (Traditional)雙斧戰龍
FrenchTranchodon
GermanMaxax
SpanishHaxorus
ItalianHaxorus
Chinese (Simplified)双斧战龙

Haxorus Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time10,240 steps(40 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate45
Base Friendship35
Growth RateSlow
Base Experience243

How to Get Haxorus

Haxorus is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Haxorus in every game where it is available:

GameMethodLocationDetails
Black 2WildNature sanctuaryStatic Encounter
White 2WildNature sanctuaryStatic Encounter
FAQ

About Haxorus

Haxorus is a Dragon-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 540, Haxorus is classified as a Axe Jaw Pokémon and is part of the Axew → Fraxure → Haxorus evolution line.

In competitive play, Haxorus is placed in the UU tier where it holds a 1.06% usage rate. Its key abilities are Rivalry and Mold Breaker and Unnerve, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Haxorus is weak to Ice, Dragon, Fairy-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Haxorus can learn 86 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Scale Shot, Swords Dance, Tera Blast, Earthquake. Standing at 1.8m tall and weighing 105.5kg, Haxorus has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Unova region games.