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.
This Pokémon nests in caves and abandoned mines. It is docile, but it will become incredibly angry if its tusks are touched, so beware.
It overwhelms enemies with its prized tusks, which are sharp enough to cut through a metal transmission tower in one strike.
Haxorus Weakness
Haxorus is weak to Ice, Dragon, and Fairy. 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, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Electric, Grass |
 Tapu Lele PsychicFairy | A | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Life Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haxorus View Tapu Lele builds →Moonblast 2x120-141%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x101-119%KO Draining Kiss 2x64-75% | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haxorus View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast 2x116-137%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x97-115%KO Draining Kiss 2x62-74% Disarming Voice 2x50-60% | ||
 Florges Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haxorus View Florges builds →Moonblast 2x106-125%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x89-105%KO Disarming Voice 2x45-54% | ||
 Carbink RockFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haxorus View Carbink builds →Moonblast 2x57-68% Dazzling Gleam 2x48-58% | ||
 Comfey Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haxorus View Comfey builds →Play Rough 2x45-54% Dazzling Gleam 2x69-81% Draining Kiss 2x44-52% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Latias can KO Haxorus with Draco Meteor (172-203%). Magearna's Ice Beam hits Haxorus for 74-87%.
 Latias DragonPsychic | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemDragoniumz NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Haxorus View Latias builds →Draco Meteor 2x172-203%KO Psyshock53-63% | ||
 Magearna SteelFairy | S | |
Recommended Build AbilitySoulheart ItemAssault Vest NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Haxorus View Magearna builds →Volt Switch14-17% Ice Beam 2x74-87% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Haxorus View Toxapex builds →Scald12-14% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityHydration ItemLeftovers NatureHardy Moves
Damage vs Haxorus View Lapras builds →Surf25-30% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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 57 partners from the Dragon and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Counter, Dragon Pulse, Endeavor and 7 more.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Haxorus Best Moveset
Outrage is the main STAB option after a Dragon Dance boost. Groundiumz gives Haxorus extra utility to survive the setup turn, and max Attack and Speed EVs make the boosted hits count. Ground coverage catches resists.
Best Build
Haxorus best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Dragon Dance
- Dragon Claw
- Outrage
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Poison Jab
- Dragon Claw
- Earthquake
- Dragon Dance
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Outrage and Giga Impact bring the raw damage. But Haxorus also picks up coverage across 14 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
Transfer Moves
How to Get Haxorus in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
You're catching Axew first, not Haxorus. Axew appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
Haxorus Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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. Dragon Dance with Groundiumz is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the core moveset is Dragon Dance, Dragonclaw, Outrage, and Earthquake. Dragon Dance leads at 25% usage. Outrage provides reliable STAB damage.
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