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
- Raids
- 1-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Axew arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
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-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 25-Candy step towards its evolution.
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 with Dragon Claw. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.
What are Axew's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Axew takes super effective damage from Dragon, Fairy, Ice. It resists Electric, Fire, Grass, Water.
What is Axew's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Axew reaches 1,547 CP at level 50 and 1,368 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
What CP is a 100% IV Axew?
A 15/15/15 Axew shows 782 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 977 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 586 CP.
How do you get Axew in Pokemon GO?
It is a 1-Star raid boss right now (counters).
Can Axew be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes, shiny Axew is in the game — right now from its current raid.