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Haxorus card from the Black Bolt set
Illustration by akagi. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 2 Pokémon

Haxorus

Haxorus can deal heavy damage to both Evolution and Basic Pokémon.

Dragon170 HPStage 2Advanced to play

What this card does

Cross-Cut deals 80 more damage if your opponent's Active Pokémon is an Evolution Pokémon.

Axe Blast Knockouts Basic Pokémon with a Fighting, Metal, Colorless energy combination.

Signature attack

Cross-Cut

If your opponent's Active Pokémon is an Evolution Pokémon, this attack does 80 more damage. (80+ damage)

Haxorus specializes in taking out key opponents by exploiting their type, making it a versatile attacker in the right deck.

Attacks

CC
Cross-Cut80+

If your opponent's Active Pokémon is an Evolution Pokémon, this attack does 80 more damage.

FMC
Axe Blast

If your opponent's Active Pokémon is a Basic Pokémon, it is Knocked Out.

Which deck it belongs in

Works well in decks that focus on dealing with both Evolutions and Basic Pokémon, providing flexibility against various strategies.

Strengths
  • Versatile damage dealer
  • Effective against key opponent Pokémon
Watch out for
  • Needs specific energy to use Axe Blast efficiently
  • Cross-Cut's bonus effect is limited to Evolution Pokémon
Pro tip

Always ensure you have the correct energy for Axe Blast when setting up Haxorus's attack.

From the Pokédex

Haxorus can grow to be as tall as a house, making it one of the largest dragons in the Kanto region.

Note for the parent

Consider Haxorus for your child's collection if they are building a balanced attack-oriented deck.

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