Best Axew build
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Generated from the game rules and this Pokémon's move pool: a solid default for a 30-minute run. Swap moves to match the cards you are offered.
Moves (4 slots)
| Slot | Move | Kind | Why | Evolves into |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Core (starting move) | Dragon Rage Dragon | Beam | Draconic flames in a straight line. | Draco Meteorneeds Power · ×1.8 damage, a 50% wider and longer beam |
| 2Crowd clear | Hyper Voice Normal | Burst | A sound wave that spreads in every direction. | Uproarneeds Reflexes · +6 projectiles, ×1.6 damage and +1 pierce |
| 3Flex / damage | Body Slam Normal | Melee | A full-weight tackle: slow, short and brutal. | Giga Impactneeds Power · ×1.9 damage, more range and hits in 360° |
| 4Flex / damage | Tackle Normal | Melee | Charges in an arc at everything in front of you. | Take Downneeds Vigor · ×1.9 damage, more range and hits in 360° |
How to play the run
- Level Dragon Rage first. It is your only attack at the start. Push it to level 5 with upgrade cards.
- Take Power once (+10% damage with every move.) so a golden card turns Dragon Rage into Draco Meteor (×1.8 damage, a 50% wider and longer beam).
- Add Hyper Voice for the hordes. Only your active move fires, so switch to it (1–4, Q/E or tap) when you are surrounded.
- Enter every rift you can. Beating the legendary gives a bond: fuse Dragon Rage with Hyper Voice so both fire together from one slot.
- Hold Leftovers: You recover 1.5% of your HP per second. Held items drop from chests and bosses; you keep one at a time.
- Before minute 30, stack damage and defense: the Judgment of Arceus sends ever-stronger legendaries until you fall.
Level-up card priority
- Power — +10% damage with every move.evolution
- Reflexes — -8% cooldown on every move.evolution
- Vigor — +20 max HP (and heals it).evolution
Items
Leftovers — You recover 1.5% of your HP per second.
Alternative: Focus Sash — A hit that would knock you out leaves you at 1 HP (every 60 s).
Permanent upgrades first
- Repertoire (Start with 2 moves, 1,500 coins to max)
- Strength (+4% damage, 5,050 coins to max)
- Reflexes (-3% cooldown, 3,340 coins to max)
- Vitality (+8 HP, 3,270 coins to max)
Best weather
No weather boosts these moves.
Super effective against
Dragon
Best rift arenas for this build
- Dragon Sanctuary (Latias, Latios, Rayquaza, Dialga…)
- Toxic Swamp (Eternatus, Munkidori, Fezandipiti)
- Red Desert (Groudon, Landorus, Zygarde)
Arenas whose legendaries take the most damage from these move types.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Axew build in PokéSurvivor?
Dragon Rage, Hyper Voice, Body Slam, Tackle, holding Leftovers. Take Power, Reflexes, Vigor so the moves can evolve at max level.
What item should Axew hold?
Leftovers (you recover 1.5% of your hp per second.) If you find Focus Sash first, it is a good alternative.
How do Axew's moves evolve?
Dragon Rage → Draco Meteor (needs Power); Hyper Voice → Uproar (needs Reflexes); Body Slam → Giga Impact (needs Power); Tackle → Take Down (needs Vigor).
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