Stats & Training
Haxorus's all-in on Attack at the expense of Sp. Atk. The physical lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 3 Attack EVs and follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
They are kind but can be relentless when defending territory. They challenge foes with tusks that can cut steel.
Their sturdy tusks will stay sharp even if used to cut steel beams. These Pokémon are covered in hard armor.
Haxorus Weakness
Haxorus is weak to Ice and Dragon. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. With 76 HP and balanced defenses, Haxorus can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Dragon |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Electric, Grass |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Black & White, Tyranitar's Crunch hits Haxorus for 49-58%. Chandelure deals 65-76% with Shadow Ball.
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChopleberry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Haxorus View Tyranitar builds →Pursuit25-29% Crunch49-58% Superpower49-58% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
| ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Haxorus View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball65-76% Energy Ball24-29% Flamethrower37-43% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemAir Balloon NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Haxorus View Magnezone builds →Thunderbolt37-43% Flash Cannon66-77% Volt Switch29-34% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRaindish ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Haxorus View Tentacruel builds →Rapid Spin9-11% Scald16-19% | ||
Black & White Evolution
Haxorus is the final form in a three-stage chain from Axew through Fraxure. Breeding this form produces Axew eggs (takes forever to hatch). Evolving from Axew gave Haxorus the biggest boost in Attack (+60), bringing the total to 540 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Haxorus to get Axew eggs easily using 39 partners from the Dragon and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Counter, Dragon Pulse, Endeavor and 7 more.
Black & White Haxorus Best Moveset
Outrage is the main STAB option after a Dragon Dance boost. Lum Berry gives Haxorus one-time status cleanse to survive the setup turn, and max Attack and Speed EVs make the boosted hits count. Ground and Fighting coverage catches resists.
Best Build
Haxorus best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Dragon Dance
- Outrage
- Superpower
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Outrage and Giga Impact bring the raw damage. But Haxorus also picks up coverage across 13 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Haxorus in Black & White
You're catching Axew first, not Haxorus. Axew appears at decent rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Haxorus in Black & White
Axew is your first catch on the way to Haxorus. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 30-40 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch AxewMistralton Cave - 1FBlackGrass Lv.30-31 CaveUncommonMidAnyMistralton Cave - 1FWhiteGrass Lv.30-31 CaveUncommonMidAnyMistralton Cave - 2FBlackGrass Lv.30-31 CaveUncommonMidAnyMistralton Cave - 2FWhiteGrass Lv.30-31 CaveUncommonMidAnyMistralton Cave - 3FWhiteGrass Lv.30-31 CaveUncommonMidAnyMistralton Cave - 3FBlackGrass Lv.30-31 CaveUncommonMidAny
Step 2Catch or Evolve FraxureVictory Road - OutsideWhiteGrass Lv.40 CaveUncommonLateAnyVictory Road - OutsideBlackGrass Lv.40 CaveUncommonLateAnyor evolve from Axew (Step 1)
Step 3Haxorus ✓
Haxorus Guide
In Black & White, Don't let Haxorus's 540 base stat total fool you. Mold Breaker is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it B-Tier as a wallbreaker. Earthquake with Lum Berry is the standard set.
In Black & White, Run Mold Breaker on Haxorus. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Haxorus also gets Rivalry and Unnerve, but they don't compare.
In Black & White, Haxorus fills the wallbreaker role. It's a physical attacker with base 147 Attack. Base 97 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
In Black & White, the best way to handle Haxorus: Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Haxorus has appeared in 8 games across 6 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves