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, 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 |
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Clefable can KO Haxorus with Moonblast (89-105%). Garchomp's Earthquake hits Haxorus for 61-72%. Weavile deals 70-83% with Ice Shard.
 Clefable Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Haxorus View Clefable builds →Moonblast 2x89-105%KO | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Haxorus View Garchomp builds →Earthquake61-72% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Haxorus View Weavile builds →Knock Off56-67% Ice Shard 2x70-83% Pursuit35-41% | ||
 Dragonite Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMultiscale ItemLum Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Haxorus View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed37-43% Earthquake46-54% Outrage 2x165-195%KO | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Haxorus View Lapras builds →Surf28-33% | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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 50 partners from the Dragon and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Counter, Dragon Pulse, Endeavor and 7 more.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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 coverage catches resists.
Best Build
Haxorus best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Outrage
- Poison Jab
- Dragon Dance
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Poison Jab
- Dragon Dance
- Outrage
- Dragon Claw
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
How to Get Haxorus in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Haxorus doesn't appear wild. Catch Axew instead, it shows up at solid rates. Evolve it at level 48 to get Haxorus. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Haxorus in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Axew is your first catch on the way to Haxorus. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 12+ across 6 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch AxewGranite Cave - Area 1Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.12 Cave35%EarlyDexNav chainGranite Cave - Area 1Omega RubyGrass Lv.12 Cave35%EarlyDexNav chainGranite Cave - Area 2Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.12 Cave35%EarlyDexNav chainGranite Cave - Area 2Omega RubyGrass Lv.12 Cave35%EarlyDexNav chainGranite Cave - Area 3Omega RubyGrass Lv.12 Cave35%EarlyDexNav chainGranite Cave - Area 3Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.12 Cave35%EarlyDexNav chain
Step 2Evolve into Fraxure
Step 3Haxorus ✓
Haxorus Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, the core moveset is Earthquake, Outrage, Poisonjab, and Dragon Dance. Earthquake leads at 19% 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