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Axew in Pokémon Black and White: locations, stats and moves

Find Axew’s original Black and White encounter records, Generation V Dragon typing, base stats, abilities, evolution family and level-up moves.

Edition covered

Original Black and White; their sequels have different routes and encounter availability.

01

Generation V identity and base stats

Axew is Unova #116 and National #610. Its original Black and White typing is Dragon. These figures describe the standard form in the original Nintendo DS games.

The illustration uses a standard Generation V sprite; colour, gender or seasonal forms can differ in the cartridge.

Axew
Axew: standard Generation V sprite, Unova #116.
Axew Generation V base stats
StatBase value
HP46
Attack87
Defense60
Sp. Atk30
Sp. Def40
Speed57
Total320
02

Where to obtain it in Black and White

Check the version and method columns before travelling. An encounter listed as a gift or stationary interaction does not mean Axew appears in ordinary grass. Level ranges combine matching slots within the same recorded condition.

The following records are filtered to Black and White. The table preserves separate seasons and special conditions. These are documented locations, not a promise that every encounter is available at the start of the story.

Encounter methods · Legendary and event requirements · Gifts, fossils and trades

Axew recorded Black and White encounters
Location / areaVersionMethodLevelCondition
Mistralton CaveBlackGrass / cave walking30–31No condition recorded
Mistralton CaveWhiteGrass / cave walking30–31No condition recorded
Guidance ChamberBlackGrass / cave walking30–31No condition recorded
Guidance ChamberWhiteGrass / cave walking30–31No condition recorded
03

Evolution family and original requirements

Axew evolution family
FromIntoOriginal method
AxewFraxureLevel 38
FraxureHaxorusLevel 48

Friendship evolution uses the original Generation V threshold. Trades require a compatible second game and system; trading an Everstone holder prevents the evolution.

Full evolution guide and stone locations

04

Abilities and breeding reference

Axew ability slots
AbilitySlot / availability
RivalryRegular ability
Mold BreakerRegular ability
UnnerveHidden slot; historical availability must be checked

A Hidden Ability in the data is not proof of an obtainable original-game specimen. Some Hidden Abilities were never released in Generation V; the starter Contrary/Reckless/Shell Armor slots and Litwick-line Shadow Tag cannot be treated as ordinary Black/White catches.

Axew breeding and training facts
PropertyValue
Gender ratio50% female / 50% male
Egg group(s)Monster / Dragon
Base hatch cycles40
Experience growthSlow
Base capture rate75 / 255 (not a percentage chance)
EV yield when defeatedAttack +1

The No Eggs / Undiscovered group cannot produce Eggs. An Egg move must be inherited through an eligible parent in these original games; it is not automatically learned by every caught specimen.

Original breeding, EV, IV and nature rules

05

Original Black and White level-up moves

Axew Black and White level-up learnset
LevelMove
1 / starting moveScratch
4Leer
7Assurance
10Dragon Rage
13Dual Chop
16Scary Face
20Slash
24False Swipe
28Dragon Claw
32Dragon Dance
36Taunt
41Dragon Pulse
46Swords Dance
51Guillotine
56Outrage
61Giga Impact

Level 1 entries are starting or reminder moves, not a guarantee that a later caught specimen already knows all of them. Evolution timing can change which moves are learned before the evolved form takes over. The Move Reminder charges a Heart Scale.

06

Compatible TMs and HMs

Axew original compatible machines
MachineMoveTypeCategory
TM01Hone ClawsDarkStatus
TM02Dragon ClawDragonPhysical
TM05RoarNormalStatus
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus
TM12TauntDarkStatus
TM17ProtectNormalStatus
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical
TM28DigGroundPhysical
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus
TM39Rock TombRockPhysical
TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical
TM44RestPsychicStatus
TM45AttractNormalStatus
TM48RoundNormalSpecial
TM54False SwipeNormalPhysical
TM56FlingDarkPhysical
TM59IncinerateFireSpecial
TM66PaybackDarkPhysical
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical
TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus
TM81X-scissorBugPhysical
TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus
TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical
HM01CutNormalPhysical
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical

Compatibility is filtered to the original Black/White version group. TM95 appears only as compatibility data: its Lock Capsule was never officially distributed. HMs must be removed by the Move Deleter.

All original TM/HM locations, power, accuracy and PP

07

Egg moves and related species

Recorded original Egg moves: Razor Wind, Counter, Harden, Focus Energy, Reversal, Endure, Iron Tail, Endeavor, Night Slash, Dragon Pulse.

Return to Axew in the illustrated regional Pokédex.

FIELD NOTE

Use the exact Black or White method and condition before hunting Axew. Event prerequisites and evolution-only species need a different collection plan from ordinary wild encounters.

References