Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Axew
Say it: AXE-w
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Axew is the Tusk Pokémon — a Dragon before Fraxure and Haxorus. In Pokémon GO it is usually candy on the way to Haxorus — not a finished raid attacker. Dragon moves help against other Dragons; Ice, Dragon, and Fairy hit Dragon hard. Catch Axew from the wild, eggs, raids, or Rocket Leaders, then evolve. Breaking Swipe from Axew Community Day belongs on Haxorus.
Say it: AXE-w
Axew (#610) is a Dragon Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the baby stage of the Haxorus line. Trainers almost never power Axew for raids; the value is candy and IVs for Fraxure/Haxorus (and Breaking Swipe). Against Axew, lead with Ice, Dragon, or Fairy. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
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Pokédex notes
Axew is a Dragon-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0610. Dragon attackers often anchor Master League and high-tier raid teams.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Do not sink Stardust into Axew. Keep high-IV copies for Haxorus and save Elite Charged TMs for Breaking Swipe. Shadow Axew is the same — evolve toward Shadow Haxorus.
Type matchups
- Dragon moves hit Dragon hard.
When Axew is your opponent, Ice, Dragon, Fairy hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 154
- Defense
- 101
- Stamina
- 130
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Baxcalibur · beats Ice
Ice Fang + Avalanche
- 2. Shadow Mamoswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 3. Mega Glalie · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 4. Shadow Weavile · beats Ice
Ice Shard + Avalanche
- 5. Mamoswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 6. Cetitan · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 7. Glaceon · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 8. Shadow Articuno · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Ice Beam
- 9. Weavile · beats Ice
Ice Shard + Avalanche
- 10. Aurorus · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Weather Ball
- 11. Jynx · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 12. Vanilluxe · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Blizzard
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Glaceon · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 2. Mamoswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 3. Weavile · beats Ice
Ice Shard + Avalanche
- 4. Cloyster · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 5. Beartic · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Ice Punch
- 6. Abomasnow · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Weather Ball
- 7. Avalugg · beats Ice
Ice Fang + Avalanche
- 8. Froslass · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 9. Walrein · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Icicle Spear
- 10. Glalie · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 11. Dewgong · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Icy Wind
- 12. Piloswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
Recommended moves
Axew’s Game Master pool is temporary. Real investment is Haxorus with Breaking Swipe (Community Day / Elite TM) — evolve before serious TMs and power-ups.
Fast
- Scratch · Standard
Normal filler while unevolved
- Iron Tail · Standard
Steel coverage
Charged
- Dragon Claw · Standard
Dragon nuke
- Dragon Pulse · Standard
Dragon alternate
- Aqua Tail · Standard
Water coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- scratch
- iron tail
Charged
- dragon claw
- aqua tail
- dragon pulse
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #806 of 954 · CP 1492
Iron Tail + Dragon Pulse
- Ultra League · rank #742 of 747 · CP 1547
Iron Tail + Dragon Pulse
- Master League · rank #923 of 1023 · CP 1547
Iron Tail + Dragon Pulse
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 17: Rocket Leaders & Giovanni
…# Current lineups (August 2026) ### Cliff | Slot | Pool | |------|------| | 1 (catch) | **Axew** (Dragon) | | 2 | Snorlax · Weezing | | 3 | Tyranitar · Gallade · Camerupt | **Suggested…
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).