Axew
Dragon-type, Generation 5. Evolves into Fraxure for 25 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Iron Tail Dragon Claw
Same-type attack bonus on Dragon Claw. Dragon Claw costs 33 energy for 45 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Axew takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 385
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 782 CP
Axew moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Tail | Water | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Dragon Claw Best STAB | Dragon | 45 | 33 | 1.5s | 30 | 1.36 |
| Dragon Pulse STAB | Dragon | 90 | 50 | 3.5s | 25.7 | 1.80 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Tail | Water | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Dragon Claw | Dragon | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Dragon Pulse | Dragon | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Iron Tail (14 DPS); Scratch builds energy fastest (8 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Raid tier
- 1-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Axew raid guide
Best counters against Axew
How to get Axew
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Raids
- 1-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Axew knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 32 | 1,183 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 32 | 1,280 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 747 | 801 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 930 | 997 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 747 | 801 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 565 | 606 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 747 | 801 |
Is Axew good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Axew has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (154), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Axew deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 19 |
| Lv 2 | 60 |
| Lv 3 | 102 |
| Lv 4 | 143 |
| Lv 5 | 184 |
| Lv 6 | 225 |
| Lv 7 | 267 |
| Lv 8 | 308 |
| Lv 9 | 349 |
| Lv 10 | 391 |
| Lv 11 | 430 |
| Lv 12 | 469 |
| Lv 13 | 508 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 547 |
| Lv 15 | 586 |
| Lv 16 | 625 |
| Lv 17 | 664 |
| Lv 18 | 704 |
| Lv 19 | 743 |
| Lv 20 | 782 |
| Lv 21 | 821 |
| Lv 22 | 860 |
| Lv 23 | 899 |
| Lv 24 | 938 |
| Lv 25 | 977 |
| Lv 26 | 1,016 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,056 |
| Lv 28 | 1,095 |
| Lv 29 | 1,134 |
| Lv 30 | 1,173 |
| Lv 31 | 1,193 |
| Lv 32 | 1,212 |
| Lv 33 | 1,232 |
| Lv 34 | 1,251 |
| Lv 35 | 1,271 |
| Lv 36 | 1,290 |
| Lv 37 | 1,310 |
| Lv 38 | 1,329 |
| Lv 39 | 1,349 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,368 |
| Lv 41 | 1,386 |
| Lv 42 | 1,403 |
| Lv 43 | 1,421 |
| Lv 44 | 1,439 |
| Lv 45 | 1,456 |
| Lv 46 | 1,474 |
| Lv 47 | 1,492 |
| Lv 48 | 1,511 |
| Lv 49 | 1,529 |
| Lv 50 | 1,547 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0610
- Height
- 0.60 m
- Weight
- 18.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0610_POKEMON_AXEW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Axew in Pokemon GO?
Axew's best moveset is Iron Tail (fast) with Dragon Claw (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Axew's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Axew takes super effective damage from Dragon, Fairy, Ice-type moves. It resists Electric, Fire, Grass, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Axew's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Axew reaches 1,547 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,368 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Axew?
A perfect 15/15/15 Axew shows 782 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 977 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Axew better than regular Axew?
Shadow Axew deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Axew in Pokemon GO?
Axew spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 1-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Axew be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Axew depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.