Competitive Information for Axew [Scarlet/Violet]
Dragon
Abilities:
This Pokemon's moves and their effects ignore the Abilities of other Pokemon.
This Pokemon's attacks do 1.25x on same gender targets; 0.75x on opposite gender.
While this Pokemon is active, it prevents opposing Pokemon from using their Berries.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Axew? These builds are optimized for Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Scarlet/Violet metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Axew is here! This astounding Pokémon is Dragon-typed and ready to shine! Axew is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It often dominates battles in the LC tier (Little Cup). It is weak to Dragon, Fairy, and Ice-typed attacks. Ready to elevate your game with Axew's movesets? They're right below!
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Mold Breaker
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Double-Edge / Slash
- Shadow Claw
- Night Slash / Crunch
Axew is an incredible Physical Sweeper for single battles. The objective of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with potent physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Axew's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Axew recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Mold Breaker, Axew's moves and their effects ignore the abilities of other pokemon.
◆ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Axew? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Scarlet/Violet Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Scarlet/Violet metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Mold Breaker
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Breaking Swipe / Outrage
- Double-Edge / Slash
- Night Slash
- Shadow Claw
Axew is a dazzling Physical Sweeper for double battles. This technique aims to take down the opponent's team with formidable physical attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Axew's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Axew recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Mold Breaker, Axew's moves and their effects ignore the abilities of other pokemon.
◆ Outrage is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Axew afterwards).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Dragon moves are bad against Fairy.
Fairy moves are bad against Steel/Poison/Fire.
Ice moves are bad against Water/Steel/Fire/Ice.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Axew is: Steel or Fire
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Axew
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Mold Breaker
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- First Impression / Tera Blast
- Slash
- Shadow Claw
Axew is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Axew from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Axew's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Mold Breaker, Axew's moves and their effects ignore the abilities of other pokemon.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
♦ First Impression is a physical TERA-boosted priority-increased 90-base power Bug-type move (hits first. First turn out only).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Bug-type move).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Axew
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Mold Breaker
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Night Slash / Tera Blast
- Iron Head / Slash
- Shadow Claw
Axew is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Axew's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Axew's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Mold Breaker, Axew's moves and their effects ignore the abilities of other pokemon. Iron Head was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
♦ Night Slash is a physical TERA-boosted 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dark-type move).
♦ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Axew
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Mold Breaker
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Poison Jab / Slash
- Shadow Claw
- Night Slash
Axew is an interesting Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Axew's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Axew's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Mold Breaker, Axew's moves and their effects ignore the abilities of other pokemon. Poison Jab was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
♦ Poison Jab is a physical 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Axew
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Mold Breaker
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast
- Slash
- Shadow Claw
Axew is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Axew's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Axew's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Mold Breaker, Axew's moves and their effects ignore the abilities of other pokemon.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Electric-type move).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Axew
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Mold Breaker
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast
- Slash
- Shadow Claw
Axew is a fabulous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Axew's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Axew's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Mold Breaker, Axew's moves and their effects ignore the abilities of other pokemon.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fairy-type move).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Axew
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Mold Breaker
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast / Brick Break
- Night Slash
- Shadow Claw / First Impression
Axew is a sensational Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Axew's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Axew's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Mold Breaker, Axew's moves and their effects ignore the abilities of other pokemon. Shadow Claw or First Impression are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fighting-type move).
♦ Brick Break is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ First Impression is a physical priority-increased 90-base power Bug-type move (hits first. First turn out only).
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Teratype Fire moveset for Axew
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Mold Breaker
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast
- Slash
- Shadow Claw
Axew is an outstanding Physical Sweeper in single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Axew's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Axew's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Mold Breaker, Axew's moves and their effects ignore the abilities of other pokemon.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fire-type move).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Axew
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Mold Breaker
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast
- Aqua Tail / Slash
- Shadow Claw
Axew is a decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Axew's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Axew's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Mold Breaker, Axew's moves and their effects ignore the abilities of other pokemon. Aqua Tail was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Flying-type move).
♦ Aqua Tail is a physical 90-base power Water-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Axew
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Mold Breaker
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Shadow Claw / Tera Blast
- Slash
- Night Slash
Axew is a fabulous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Axew's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Axew's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Mold Breaker, Axew's moves and their effects ignore the abilities of other pokemon.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical TERA-boosted 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ghost-type move).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Axew
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Mold Breaker
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast
- Night Slash
- Shadow Claw
Axew is a fabulous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Axew's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Axew's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Mold Breaker, Axew's moves and their effects ignore the abilities of other pokemon.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Grass-type move).
♦ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Axew
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Mold Breaker
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast / Stomping Tantrum
- Shadow Claw
- Slash
Axew is popular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Axew's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Axew's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Mold Breaker, Axew's moves and their effects ignore the abilities of other pokemon.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ground-type move).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Axew's last move failed).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Axew
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Mold Breaker
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast
- Slash
- Shadow Claw
Axew is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Axew's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Axew's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Mold Breaker, Axew's moves and their effects ignore the abilities of other pokemon.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ice-type move).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Axew
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Mold Breaker
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Slash / Tera Blast
- Night Slash
- Shadow Claw
Axew is an extraordinary Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Axew's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Axew's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Mold Breaker, Axew's moves and their effects ignore the abilities of other pokemon.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
♦ Slash is a physical TERA-boosted 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Tera Blast is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Normal-type move).
♦ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Poison moveset for Axew
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Mold Breaker
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast / Poison Jab
- Night Slash / Slash
- Shadow Claw
Axew is a marvelous Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Axew's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Axew's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Mold Breaker, Axew's moves and their effects ignore the abilities of other pokemon. Night Slash was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Poison-type move).
♦ Poison Jab is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Axew
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Mold Breaker
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast
- Night Slash / Slash
- Shadow Claw
Axew is an astounding Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Axew's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Axew's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Mold Breaker, Axew's moves and their effects ignore the abilities of other pokemon. Night Slash was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Psychic-type move).
♦ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Rock moveset for Axew
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Mold Breaker
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast / Rock Tomb
- Night Slash
- First Impression / Aqua Tail
Axew is a wonderful Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Axew from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Axew's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Mold Breaker, Axew's moves and their effects ignore the abilities of other pokemon. First Impression or Aqua Tail are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Rock-type move).
♦ Rock Tomb is a physical TERA-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ First Impression is a physical priority-increased 90-base power Bug-type move (hits first. First turn out only).
♦ Aqua Tail is a physical 90-base power Water-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
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Teratype Steel moveset for Axew
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Mold Breaker
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Iron Head / Tera Blast
- Night Slash
- Slash
Axew is an extraordinary Physical Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Axew's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Axew's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Mold Breaker, Axew's moves and their effects ignore the abilities of other pokemon.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
♦ Iron Head is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Steel-type move).
♦ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Water moveset for Axew
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Mold Breaker
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Aqua Tail / Tera Blast
- Poison Jab / Slash
- Shadow Claw
Axew is a marvelous Physical Sweeper in single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Axew's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Axew's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Mold Breaker, Axew's moves and their effects ignore the abilities of other pokemon. Poison Jab was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
♦ Aqua Tail is a physical TERA-boosted 90-base power Water-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Water-type move).
♦ Poison Jab is a physical 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Axew can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Scarlet/Violet generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Axew.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Axew can perform in Scarlet/Violet. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SV Move and Ability Combos for Axew
- Moves: Endure + Reversal
- Moves: Endure + Endeavor
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Substitute + Reversal
- Move: Assurance + Item: Rocky Helmet
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, First Impression
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
Moves that boost Axew's stats
- Dragon Dance
- Scale Shot
- Swords Dance
- Trailblaze
Most notable and possible best moves for Axew
- Protect
- Rest
- Snarl
- Taunt
Common Effort Values for Axew in Scarlet and Violet
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Axew's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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