Axew’s Evolutionary Journey in Pokémon GO: A Comprehensive Guide
Axew, the Tusk Pokémon, embarks on an evolutionary journey, transforming twice in Pokémon GO. This means Axew evolves first into Fraxure, and then Fraxure evolves into Haxorus, marking the end of its evolutionary line. This three-stage evolution process mirrors its core series counterpart.
Unlocking Axew’s Potential: The Evolutionary Line
The evolutionary path of Axew in Pokémon GO is quite straightforward, though acquiring the necessary resources can present a challenge. Here’s a breakdown of the steps:
- Axew to Fraxure: You need 25 Axew Candies to evolve Axew into Fraxure.
- Fraxure to Haxorus: Evolving Fraxure into the powerful Haxorus requires a substantial 100 Axew Candies.
Accumulating these candies is essential, typically achieved through catching multiple Axew, using Pinap Berries for increased candy yield, transferring Axew to Professor Willow, and walking Axew as your buddy.
Why Evolve Axew? The Power of Haxorus
While Axew itself is a cute and relatively common find (especially during events like Community Day), its final evolution, Haxorus, is where the real power lies. Haxorus is a formidable Dragon-type attacker, making it a valuable asset for raids, Gym battles, and Trainer battles. Its high Attack stat and access to powerful Dragon-type moves make it a significant threat. However, it is not considered a Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon, but it still has better stats than some of the lesser legendaries.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Axew’s Evolution
1. What Type of Pokémon is Axew?
Axew is a Dragon-type Pokémon. This typing remains consistent throughout its evolutionary line, with Fraxure and Haxorus also retaining the Dragon-type classification.
2. From Which Region is Axew?
Axew originates from the Unova region, introduced in Pokémon Black and White. This region is known for its diverse Pokémon and unique challenges.
3. How Many Candies Are Needed in Total to Evolve Axew Fully?
To evolve Axew into Haxorus, you need a total of 125 Axew Candies (25 for the first evolution and 100 for the second).
4. What is Axew’s Max CP in Pokémon GO?
Axew has a Max CP of 1547 in Pokémon GO. This relatively low CP underscores the importance of evolving it to its final, more powerful form. A good CP for Axew, corresponding to perfect 15/15/15 stats at level 30 (wild CP maximum) is 1173 CP, and at level 35 (weather boosted CP maximum) it is 1271 CP.
5. What is Haxorus’s Type?
Haxorus is a Dragon-type Pokémon. It’s a pure Dragon type, not gaining any secondary typing upon evolution.
6. Is Haxorus a Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon?
No, Haxorus is not a Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon. Pseudo-Legendaries typically have a base stat total of 600, while Haxorus has a base stat total of 540 at Level 100.
7. What are Axew’s Weaknesses?
As a Dragon-type Pokémon, Axew is weak to Dragon, Fairy, and Ice-type moves. This weakness persists throughout its evolution line, so keep this in mind when battling.
8. What are the Best Counters for Axew?
The best counters for Axew include Pokémon with Dragon, Fairy, or Ice-type moves. Specific examples include Rayquaza, Palkia, and Garchomp (Dragon-types), Granbull, Gardevoir, and Togekiss (Fairy-types), and Glaceon, Weavile, and Mamoswine (Ice-types).
9. Can Haxorus Mega Evolve in Pokémon GO?
Currently, Mega Haxorus does not exist in Pokémon GO. While it can Mega Evolve in the core series using the Haxorite, this functionality has not yet been implemented in the mobile game.
10. How Rare is Axew in Pokémon GO?
Axew is considered a rare spawn in Pokémon GO. It’s more commonly found in 10KM eggs. Silph Road marks its hatch rate at 4.7% in Pokemon GO, making it slightly rarer than Gible. Community Days significantly increase its spawn rate.
11. Is There a Shiny Axew in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Axew is available in Pokémon GO. Shiny Axew is a vibrant green color, making it easy to distinguish from its regular form. However, while Axew can be found in its shiny form, its evolutions, cannot.
12. What is a Good Moveset for Haxorus?
A good moveset for Haxorus typically includes Dragon Tail or Dragon Claw as the Fast Move and Outrage or Dragon Claw as the Charged Move. The specific moveset depends on your battling strategy and the Pokémon you are facing.
13. Can Weather Boost Affect Axew?
Yes, Axew is weather boosted by Windy weather. This increases its spawn rate and CP in the wild when the weather is windy.
14. What is the Final Evolution of Axew?
The final evolution of Axew is Haxorus. It’s a powerful Dragon-type Pokémon known for its striking axe-like tusks.
15. What Lures Attract Axew?
While specific lures don’t exclusively attract Axew, using Incense and Lucky Eggs during events can increase your chances of encountering Axew. Additionally, Mega Evolving Pokémon like Charizard X, Ampharos, Sceptile, Altaria, Salamence, Latias, or Latios will provide additional Axew Candy per catch.
Conclusion: Mastering Axew’s Evolution in Pokémon GO
Understanding Axew’s evolution in Pokémon GO is key to unlocking its full potential. While acquiring the necessary candies can be a grind, the reward of obtaining a powerful Haxorus makes the effort worthwhile. Keep an eye out for events that boost Axew spawns and utilize strategies to maximize your candy gains. Good luck, and happy hunting! For more information on games and learning, visit the Games Learning Society website.