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Axew(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Dragon type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the fifth Pokémon generation in the Black and White games.
Physiology and Behaviour
Axew is a bipedal, grayish-green Pokémon with pale, straight tusks protruding from the sides of its mouth. These tusks can regenerate if broken and will regrow if they fall out. This repeated regrowth strengthens and sharpens its tusks. Axew's tusks serve numerous purposes, such as making territorial gashes in trees and boulders, playing with each other, and crushing Berries for eating. In ancient times, people used Axew's discarded tusks as cooking knives.
The back of Axew's head is dark grayish-green with a tall, slightly curved horn. Large, dark grayish-green ovals surround its red eyes, and it has a short, rounded snout with large nostrils. A forest green collar marking encircles its neck. Axew's limbs and tail are short, with its forelimbs having three digits and its feet having two digits. As shown in the anime, Axew is skilled at climbing walls and trees. Axew lives in nests made in the ground.
Appearances
Main Pokémon games
Axew first appeared as an obtainable Pokémon in the 2010 Nintendo DS video game Pokémon Black and White where they could be found in the Mistralton Cave.
Super Smash Bros.
Axew appears in the background of the Kalos Pokémon League stage when the stage is in the Dragonmark Chamber. It appears alongside Dragonite, Garchomp, and Hydreigon.
In the anime
In Pokémon the Series: Black and White, Axew was the first Pokémon that the character, Iris, obtained. In the earlier episodes, Axew lived outside of its Poké Ball (like Pikachu) and could regularly be found residing in Iris' hair. During the events of Pokémon Journeys: The Series, her Axew evolved into Haxorus.
In-game information
Pokédex entries
| Title | Entry |
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| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | They use their tusks to crush the berries they eat. Repeated regrowth makes their tusks strong and sharp. |
| Pokémon White | They mark their territory by leaving gashes in trees with their tusks. If a tusk breaks, a new one grows in quickly. |
| Pokémon Black 2 | Its large tusks have a tendency to break, but each time they grow back, they grow in harder and sturdier. |
| Pokémon White 2 | Its large tusks have a tendency to break, but each time they grow back, they grow in harder and sturdier. |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | They use their tusks to crush the berries they eat. Repeated regrowth makes their tusks strong and sharp. |
| Pokémon Y | They mark their territory by leaving gashes in trees with their tusks. If a tusk breaks, a new one grows in quickly. |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | They use their tusks to crush the berries they eat. Repeated regrowth makes their tusks strong and sharp. |
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | They mark their territory by leaving gashes in trees with their tusks. If a tusk breaks, a new one grows in quickly. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | This Pokémon lives in nests that are made in the ground. People in ancient times used its tusks as cooking knives. |
| Pokémon Violet | If you see peculiar teeth marks on boulders or trees, it means an Axew is likely living nearby. |
Game locations
| Title | Location(s) |
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| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | |
| Pokémon White | |
| Pokémon Black 2 | |
| Pokémon White 2 | |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | |
| Pokémon Y | |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | |
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | |
| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sun | |
| Pokémon Moon | |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | |
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | |
| Pokémon Shield | |
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | North Province: Area One, Dalizapa Passage West Province: Area One (Ground Tera Type) Canyon Biome, Polar Biome |
| Pokémon Violet | North Province: Area One, Dalizapa Passage West Province: Area One (Ground Tera Type) Canyon Biome, Polar Biome |
Evolution
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Base Stats
| HP | 46 |
| Attack | 87 |
| Defense | 60 |
| Sp. Attack | 30 |
| Sp. Defense | 40 |
| Speed | 57 |
| Total | 320 |
Moveset
Gallery
Sprites
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Trivia
- Axew has the lowest base Special Attack stat of all Dragon-type Pokémon.