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Axew in Pokémon Sword & Shield

Galar Pokédex #324 • Tusk Pokémon

Axew in the National Pokédex

Pokédex entries

Sword

These Pokémon nest in the ground and use their tusks to crush hard berries. Crushing berries is also how they test each other’s strength.

Shield

They play with each other by knocking their large tusks together. Their tusks break sometimes, but they grow back so quickly that it isn’t a concern.

Pokémon details

Type

Dragon

Category

Tusk Pokémon

Height

0.6 m (2'00")

Weight

18 kg (39.7 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0610

Pokédex

Galar #324

Axew in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

46

202

296

Attack

87

161

300

Defense

60

112

240

Sp. Atk

30

58

174

Sp. Def

40

76

196

Speed

57

107

234

Total

320

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Axew, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Galar #324
EV yield
1 Atk
Catch rate
75
Base Exp.
64

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
40 cycles

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Shield
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 6

Wild Pokémon

Overworld29-331%

-

Axew's Eye

Wild Pokémon

Overworld36-4010%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Normal Weather

Axew's Eye

Wild Pokémon

Overworld6010%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Normal Weather

Axew's Eye

Wild Pokémon

Overworld36-4010%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Overcast

Axew's Eye

Wild Pokémon

Overworld6010%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Overcast

Axew's Eye

Wild Pokémon

Overworld36-4010%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Raining

Axew's Eye

Wild Pokémon

Overworld6010%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Raining

Axew's Eye

Wild Pokémon

Overworld6010%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Become Champion to unlock base Wild Area fog, Fog

Rolling Fields

Max Raid Battles — pool 37 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 37, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Axew's Eye

Max Raid Battles — pool 64 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 64, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Rolling Fields

Max Raid Battles — pool 64 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 64, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Sword
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 6

Wild Pokémon

Overworld29-335%

-

Axew's Eye

Wild Pokémon

Overworld36-4010%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Normal Weather

Axew's Eye

Wild Pokémon

Overworld6010%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Normal Weather

Axew's Eye

Wild Pokémon

Overworld36-4010%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Overcast

Axew's Eye

Wild Pokémon

Overworld6010%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Overcast

Axew's Eye

Wild Pokémon

Overworld36-4010%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Raining

Axew's Eye

Wild Pokémon

Overworld6010%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Raining

Axew's Eye

Wild Pokémon

Overworld6010%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Become Champion to unlock base Wild Area fog, Fog

Hammerlocke Hills

Wild Pokémon

Overworld29-312%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Earn three Gym Badges and reach Hammerlocke to unlock this base Wild Area weather, Sandstorm

Hammerlocke Hills

Wild Pokémon

Overworld602%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Earn three Gym Badges and reach Hammerlocke to unlock this base Wild Area weather, Sandstorm

Rolling Fields

Max Raid Battles — pool 37 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2020%

Permanent pool 37, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Rolling Fields

Max Raid Battles — pool 37 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3030%

Permanent pool 37, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Axew's Eye

Max Raid Battles — pool 64 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2020%

Permanent pool 64, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Rolling Fields

Max Raid Battles — pool 64 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2020%

Permanent pool 64, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Axew's Eye

Max Raid Battles — pool 64 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3030%

Permanent pool 64, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Rolling Fields

Max Raid Battles — pool 64 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3030%

Permanent pool 64, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Listed levels describe learning by leveling up. The Move Reminder can also teach available level-up moves regardless of the current level.
Class
StartScratch

Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.

Normal4010035
StartLeer

The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.

Normal-10030
3Bite

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.

Dark6010025
6False Swipe

A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.

Normal4010040
9Assurance

If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.

Dark6010010
12Taunt

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

Dark-10020
15Slash

The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.

Normal7010020
18Dragon Claw

The user slashes the target with huge sharp claws.

Dragon8010015
21Scary Face

The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.

Normal-10010
24Crunch

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Dark8010015
27Dragon Dance

The user vigorously performs a mystic, powerful dance that raises its Attack and Speed stats.

Dragon--20
30Dual Chop

The user attacks its target by hitting it with brutal strikes. The target is hit twice in a row.

Dragon409015
33Laser Focus

The user concentrates intensely. The attack on the next turn always results in a critical hit.

Normal--30
36Dragon Pulse

The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.

Dragon8510010
39Swords Dance

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

Normal--20
42Outrage

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

Dragon12010010
45Guillotine

A vicious, tearing attack with big pincers. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.

Normal-305
48Giga Impact

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Technical Records in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Class
TM09Giga Impact

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM15Dig

The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.

Ground8010010
TM21Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

Psychic--10
TM24Snore

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015
TM25Protect

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM26Scary Face

The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.

Normal-10010
TM31Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM33Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

Water--5
TM34Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

Fire--5
TM39Facade

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

Normal7010020
TM40Swift

Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

Normal60-20
TM48Rock Tomb

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

Rock609515
TM57Payback

The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

Dark5010010
TM58Assurance

If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.

Dark6010010
TM59Fling

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.

Dark-10010
TM76Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

Normal6010015
TM94False Swipe

A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.

Normal4010040
TM99Breaking Swipe

The user swings its tough tail wildly and attacks opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Attack stats.

Dragon6010015
TR00Swords Dance

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

Normal--20
TR13Focus Energy

The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.

Normal--30
TR20Substitute

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TR21Reversal

An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

Fighting-10015
TR24Outrage

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

Dragon12010010
TR26Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TR27Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
TR31Iron Tail

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Steel1007515
TR32Crunch

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Dark8010015
TR37Taunt

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

Dark-10020
TR39Superpower

The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats.

Fighting1201005
TR47Dragon Claw

The user slashes the target with huge sharp claws.

Dragon8010015
TR51Dragon Dance

The user vigorously performs a mystic, powerful dance that raises its Attack and Speed stats.

Dragon--20
TR57Poison Jab

The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.

Poison8010020
TR60X-Scissor

The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

Bug8010015
TR62Dragon Pulse

The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.

Dragon8510010

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Draco Meteor

Comets are summoned down from the sky onto the target. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

Dragon130905
Scale Shot

The 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.

Dragon259020

Moves acquired through eligible breeding. Sword/Shield also supports same-species Nursery sharing with an empty recipient move slot.
Class
Counter

A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

Fighting-10020
Endeavor

This attack move cuts down the target’s HP to equal the user’s HP.

Normal-1005
First Impression

Although this move has great power, it only works the first turn each time the user enters battle.

Bug9010010
Harden

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

Normal--30
Night Slash

The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.

Dark7010015

Individual options, not a guarantee that every four-move combination is legal or eligible for Ranked Battles. Imports require the indicated transfer path; later games use separate HOME movesets.
Class
Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Flying60-20
Aqua Tail

The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Water909010
Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--20
Cut

The target is cut with a scythe or claw.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal509530
Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--15
Hone Claws

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Dark--15
Incinerate

The user attacks opposing Pokémon with fire. If a Pokémon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Fire6010015
Roar

The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--20
Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Fighting4010015
Shock Wave

The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Electric60-20
Strength

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal8010015
Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal-8515
Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Poison-9010

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Rivalry

Ability Slot 1

Becomes competitive and deals more damage to Pokémon of the same gender, but deals less to Pokémon of the opposite gender.

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

Mold Breaker

Ability Slot 2

Moves can be used on the target regardless of its Abilities.

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

Unnerve(Hidden Ability)

Unnerves opposing Pokémon and makes them unable to eat Berries.

Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.

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