How to Evolve Fraxure

Fraxure evolves into Haxorus automatically upon reaching level 48. You do not need to use an evolution stone, trade the Pokémon, or meet any friendship thresholds. If you cancel the evolution by pressing 'B', Fraxure will attempt to evolve again every time it levels up thereafter.

Because Fraxure is on the Slow experience growth rate, reaching level 48 requires exactly 138,240 total EXP points. Axew evolves into Fraxure at level 38 (68,590 EXP), meaning you must grind exactly 69,650 EXP to trigger the final evolution. Pokedex.me is an unofficial fan-site and is not affiliated with Nintendo or Game Freak, but we track these exact game data points to optimize your playthrough.

Using a Lucky Egg increases EXP yield by 50% from battles. In modern generations like Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, feeding Fraxure Exp. Candies L or XL obtained from 5-star Tera Raids is the fastest method to bridge this 10-level gap instantly.

We rate Haxorus a 7.5/10 in competitive singles formats (typically hovering around the UU or RU tiers). Haxorus is built for players who need a dedicated physical wallbreaker or a late-game setup sweeper. It is a poor choice for defensive stall teams or players looking for a bulky pivot.

Pros of Evolving Fraxure

• Base 147 Attack: Haxorus possesses one of the highest non-Mega, non-Legendary Attack stats in the game.
• Mold Breaker: This ability is competitively defining. It allows Earthquake to hit Levitate users like Rotom-Wash and Bronzong, and ignores Sturdy.
• Bypassing Unaware: Mold Breaker ignores the Unaware ability. Haxorus can use Dragon Dance and successfully sweep past Dondozo, Skeledirge, and Clodsire.
• First Impression: Access to a +2 priority Bug-type move gives Haxorus a tool to revenge-kill faster threats like Meowscarada or Roaring Moon.

Cons of Evolving Fraxure

• Awkward Speed Tier: Base 97 Speed falls just short of the crucial base 100 benchmark. Hydreigon, Salamence, and Garchomp will outspeed and OHKO Haxorus before a Dragon Dance.
• Frail Defenses: With 76 HP, 90 Defense, and 70 Special Defense, Haxorus struggles to survive neutral special attacks.
• Pure Dragon Typing: Unlike dual-types, pure Dragon offers minimal defensive utility and no secondary STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) to abuse.

To maximize the base 147 Attack, Haxorus must run an Adamant (+Attack, -Sp. Atk) or Jolly (+Speed, -Sp. Atk) Nature. A Jolly nature is heavily recommended to outspeed base 95 threats like Tapu Lele and Galarian Darmanitan before setting up. EV distribution should always be 252 Attack / 252 Speed / 4 Special Defense.

The Dragon Dance Sweeper Set

This is the standard competitive build. Equip Haxorus with a Lum Berry to cure targeted status conditions like Will-O-Wisp, or a Focus Sash to guarantee survival during the setup turn.

• Dragon Dance: Boosts Attack and Speed by one stage. This fixes the base 97 Speed issue.
• Outrage or Dragon Claw: Outrage delivers massive STAB damage but locks you in and causes confusion. Dragon Claw is the safer, recoil-free alternative.
• Earthquake: Mandatory coverage. Paired with Mold Breaker, it ensures Steel, Poison, and Electric types cannot wall you behind Levitate.
• Poison Jab or Close Combat: Poison Jab OHKOs standard Clefable and Azumarill. Close Combat shatters Ferrothorn and Corviknight.

If you are playing Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, manually grinding 69,650 EXP in the wild can be tedious. The most efficient manual grinding spot is North Province (Area Three). Consuming a sandwich with Encounter Power: Normal Lv. 2 will force Chansey to spawn in high numbers.

Chansey yields massive base EXP. Equip Fraxure with a Lucky Egg, place it at the front of your party, and use physical Fighting-type moves to OHKO the Chansey. Defeating roughly 12 to 15 Chansey will push Fraxure from level 38 to 48 in under ten minutes.

Alternatively, farming 4-star and 5-star Tera Raids provides Exp. Candy L and XL. A single Exp. Candy XL grants 30,000 EXP. Feeding Fraxure two Exp. Candy XL and one Exp. Candy L (10,000 EXP) will instantly trigger the evolution to Haxorus without a single wild battle.

Haxorus requires heavy team support to mitigate its mediocre bulk and base 97 Speed. Dual screens setters are the most effective partners. Grimmsnarl or Klefki can set up Reflect and Light Screen, halving incoming damage and guaranteeing Haxorus survives the turn it uses Dragon Dance.

Hazard removal is also mandatory if you run a Focus Sash. Excadrill or Great Tusk can use Rapid Spin to clear Stealth Rock, ensuring Haxorus enters the field with its Focus Sash intact. Without this, a single entry hazard breaks the Sash and leaves Haxorus vulnerable to revenge killers.

Finally, pair Haxorus with a Steel-type pivot like Corviknight or Scizor. These Pokémon resist the Ice, Fairy, and Dragon-type moves that threaten Haxorus, providing safe switch-in opportunities when Haxorus is forced out by faster threats like Dragapult or Iron Valiant.