How GOOD was Haxorus ACTUALLY? - History of Haxorus in Competitive Pokemon (Gens 5-7)

Haxorus is today’s Pokemon for our competitive history series! Join False Swipe Gaming in this brief overview of Haxorus in competitive Pokemon!
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0:00 - Intro
0:40 - BW/Gen 5
5:05 - Gen 5 VGC
9:56 - XY/Gen 6
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13:40 - SM/Gen 7
15:25 - Outro
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[@bugjams]

"Spread moves only deal 75% damage if they hit more than 1 opponent" I've literally been playing Pokemon my whole damn life and never knew this.

[@halfway7690]

And I found out the really hard way. *Don't ask what happened.*

[@shortbread9518]

@@halfway7690 ok

[@halfway7690]

@top text Long story short. A younger family member was around. Double battle. I was like let's use-. And.... I may or may not have been called a dumbass for not using hydro pump. (─.─||）and I had to deal with a child.... That was, you know! It's a really long story.

[@halfway7690]

The worst part was it was a freaking physical attacker! Long story I know.

[@Shenaldrac]

Isn't it great how the games don't teach you super important things? :DDDDDDD

[@alexanderstilianov]

Haxorus after Water + Grass Pledge have been used: *"What are you doing in my swamp?!"*

[@user-lq4ct6dr5m]

Alex Shrek use dragon dance

[@Super_Smash_Dude]

I was looking for this commentX)

[@gutsmasterson2488]

I know Haxorus is a non winged dragon but the joke needs to be made. *The female Haxorus looks upon the male Mudbray and blinked to demonstrate her feminine wiles.*

[@snapclub8751]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ExcalibeonSwordofEeveelutions]

@warner tesla Sticky Web only lowers the speed of a pokemon that comes in or is switched _after_ the web has been sent on the field which means the opponent's lead pokemon don't get the speed making Sticky Web very inconsistent and a worse overall choice of speed control in doubles~ (Like, seriously, If you think any form of entry hazard has any chance of viable use in Doubles you need to reevaluate your life choices...)

[@arupzzzz]

haxorus is one of the coolest pokemon . his mandarin chinese name is double axed battle dragon.

[@notpaul5622]

Sounds like an YuGiOh name 😂 This is the most likes I ever got from a commenting to a comment, tnx people 149 likes? Thanks guys, thanks a lot 😀

[@tomsmithok]

@top text Bruh

[@01MetalMaster]

@@notpaul5622 I was gonna say that xd

[@notpaul5622]

@top text tnx

[@d.sack2727]

@@notpaul5622 Axe Slash Bash! LOL

[@beebobber546]

I love Haxorus. Despite having a 540 BST and not being a Pseudo legendary like many believe, he didn’t care and still full sent half his stats in his attack stat.

[@stygiandragon3865]

That's 3 point shy from freaking Rayquaza, which is absolutely brutal

[@aidlord23]

Haxorus is one of my all-time favourites for a reason. Who needs to be a pseudo-legend who you have big number?

[@stygiandragon3865]

@@aidlord23 Well you're other stats need to be balanced in order to make it work

[@apokemontrainer2873]

@@stygiandragon3865 Shuckle

[@slumbertrap6506]

yea boi got CC in gen 8!!! Watch your ass Ferro.

[@LucasMBoysOurRoy]

Greninja and Venusaur: *create swamp* Haxorus and Chandelure: “This is the part where you run away”

[@jaschabull2365]

"Forget your torches and pitchforks, we *are* the torch and pitchfork!"

[@johannesamores3256]

given the speed drop, I doubt they can go far anyways...

[@1ksubscriberswithnovideosc484]

Lol I get it *swamp*

[@mikesharpmni4264]

"This is the part where you run away" I see your shrek reference.

[@boosterseat740]

how fitting that chandelure is in it

[@allenkeettikkal3149]

"Kyurem-Black was unbanned, a Pokemon that outhaxorused Haxorus" My god, your scriptwriter is a legend.

[@Hanesboi]

I agree!

[@favna]

He says "out-haxorussed haxorus. That's a perfectly normal English sentence. For example "I out-quoted your quote"

[@philipknightson4204]

@Pedro 1000 it was going to go to Ubers anyway. It's only counter was Melmetal, who had no counters.

[@halfway7690]

@@philipknightson4204 or DID IT?!? Oh wa-

[@lucifermorningstar2766]

This was undoubtably the best part of the video

[@blast171]

"Haxorus's other ability" oh unnerve, I guess it goes past haban? "Rivalry" Excuse me, what?

[@BigRedLeg]

For the longest time i didnt knownit had mold breaker, i only caught rivalry axews in Black

[@theskullboy8700]

Same

[@MrNamelessTucker]

Mold breaker was the only reason I used hax

[@Dragrath1]

Never thought I would see an example of a legitimate use of Rivalry XD

[@bforthigh1617]

@@BigRedLeg That's pretty funny actually.

[@siri4689]

"Gen 8 UU will li- Haxorus has been ferocious and then some" Not entirely wrong

[@S3lvah]

Scrolled down just to find a comment about this so I could li- it

[@philipknightson4204]

It's not staying. UU is banning everything offensive.

[@N12015]

Yeah, one of the most defining monsters in Galar's UU. Most physical mons struggle against the Milotic + Sir Weezing core, but Haxorus's Mold breaker + Lum berry + Swords dance set do not. The new close combat make it a situational check to Mamoswine, the Dragon murderer, as well as being able to counter specially defensive Umbreon. These even can get First impression for revenge kill pokemon like Flygon, Roserade or Gardevoir.

[@lemmy2776]

@@philipknightson4204 unga bunga uu is gonna be stall *ignores half of the offensive pokemon in the tier*

[@BigRedLeg]

Fernando Vasquez it also learns iron tail for extra goodness. Ive used an iron tail set to some success

[@Blaziken36]

I never understood why Lucario was part Steel type and Haxorus wasn't. It would have been a cooler non-Uber dragon/steel type than Duraludon

[@cintronproductions9430]

Yeah, why is Lucario even a Steel type? All it did was grow a spike and apparently that makes it a Steel type. Pfft! I really like Lucario, but I think the Steel type hurts it cuz he gains unnecessary weaknesses to Fire, Ground and its own primary type, all because it has a spike. XD

[@ashutoshkumar3864]

If Haxorus was part steel it would be even more Busted

[@MandalorOrdo]

Look up Lucarios name origin. Thats part of the reason it has the steel type.

[@williamhuynh869]

@@ashutoshkumar3864 so be it. Ubers in gen 5 (BW) and able to compete with K-Black for BW2. And then actually OU or ubers in gens 6 and 7. Garchomp 2.0

[@Carnidoom]

lucario overrated anyways

[@xeruexe1624]

"Put all the boys in an island and let them figure it out" made me chuckle for some reason.

[@ja1207]

Lord of the Flies reference??

[@xeruexe1624]

Yeah I know it was (even mentioned in the video) but I keep thinking of a frat boy party where they all end up wasted.

[@gregorymirabella1423]

@@CoolCrescent186 you haven't read lord of the flies, have you?

[@goldenhydreigon4727]

Ah yes, physical Hydreigon

[@pissmaster8859]

it DID run some physical moves in gen 6 UU

[@goldenhydreigon4727]

@@pissmaster8859 Yeah it ran Iron Tail

[@snnnaaaaaakeeeee4470]

Nothing beats my physical choice scarf Chansey

[@chrisf.9595]

@@goldenhydreigon4727 Isn't it better to run Flash Cannon?

[@goldenhydreigon4727]

@@chrisf.9595 Somewhat. While it is good for dealing with Fairy Types, most of them have higher Special Defense. So some people use Iron Tail or, if they really want to use a weak move, Steel Wing. I'm personally a Flash Cannon guy myself because of Hydreigon's higher Special Attack stat but his Attack stat is still good so you can use Iron Tail or Steel Wing if you want.

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

His mold breaker proved especially useful against Pokemon with Sturdy

[@l3l723]

Poor shukle...

[@GoTELuckyCharms]

YOU!

[@quolpmu1232]

@Tom The Fish shuckle got fuckled.

[@Sungura_Kaiser]

Shuckle got fuckled... while Haxorus flexed his muscles.

[@Smart1529]

Mimikyu Disguise is nowadays a thing and if you don't miss, Haxarus Iron Tail Mold Breaker blows it back

[@melo7038]

Something amusing about mouldbreaker bypassing unaware. Quagsire: Hah, I'm not aware you just dragon danced in my face! Haxorus: Oh yes you are!

[@Ob1tuber]

Quagsire: wait wha Outrage to the face

[@CocoLocoToco]

You,my unaware friend, got Haxorus'd

[@trevorparker6400]

Lol yeah. Just like "I'm ignoring you ignoring me"

[@untrollquifaitdesblaguessa6922]

haxorus use sword dance quagsire being unaware: "well yes but actually no" haxorus breaking mould: "well no but actually yes" if people annoy you, ignore them and they'll get bored, if people ignore you ignore them and they'll get annoyed.

[@FrancescoPardini]

Honored to be part of the history of this great Pokemon. Haxorus you were a great friend, we won a lot together thanks! 😘

[@seanhettenbach2101]

I litteraly started playing bw2 on my phone like 4 months ago. I have over 230+ hours on it... Remember the IV breeding before destiny knot? It's like nostalgic torture...

[@thefaberschannel124]

Eccolo il pardo che ricorda i vecchi tempi

[@cerealguy9979]

Lol 😂

[@cerealguy9979]

@@seanhettenbach2101 wait, Which site did you download BW2 to your phone?

[@seanhettenbach2101]

@@cerealguy9979 oh i don't remember lol. It's titled "Pokemon black version 2 (USA, Europe) (NDSI Enhanced)" I use emulator box to run. I have an Android.

[@chewyster3033]

A video where Weather Wars had no notable effect on a Pokémon....I somehow feel happy, and cheated at the same time....

[@benet3931]

Gen 5 is either weather wars Or Dragon supremacy

[@TheBigAyland]

Never thought I'd see Rivalry make a potent Pokemon

[@goGothitaLOL]

Same

[@ShiningJudgment666]

It's something that can catch players off guard when they wonder why their opponent's Haxorus is hitting a little harder than normal and being able to crush steel types with a resisted Outrage is always funny. Still. Mold Breaker is more reliable overall and generally the better choice.

[@thecommenter6773]

I think this it only worked because the genies were everywhere, like with pachirusu and physical attackers that one time.

[@goldschuss2496]

More like a potent pokémon that makes something out of rivalry

[@giorgio7970]

Goldschuss and also there were lots of male pokemon due to a breading think that I don’t remember

[@XanBcoo]

Let's all take a minute and pour one out for Haxorus' 2D sprite. The transition to 3D isn't kind to everyone

[@devilrider39000000]

Always loved Haxorus's gen v sprite, just wish they did a better job with its 3d model, it looks ok in the overworld though in SS

[@riegan947]

Was not kind to the 5th gen

[@Afrochilla]

He looks so fat in gen 6. Very tragic

[@joaogarcia6170]

I don't think anyone appreciated the change lol some were worse than others, they did my boi typhlosion dirty.

[@faisfaizal5194]

Poor Hax, got a spine problem along wuth his 3d model

[@johnbailey5835]

Even if haxorus isnt that great anymore, can we all at least agree that it has one of the best shiny forms in the game

[@jaretco6423]

Yeah. Though I still think it's an really solid Pokemon.

[@jagjitpradhan2038]

Haxorous is stwepid strong in playthroughs tho....

[@nojoke3202]

Its still good if used correctly its faster than some dragon that attack can even be more dangerous than any dragon legendary

[@mcdonnell-douglasdc-1056]

Well, black dragons are a classic if you're looking for cool and badass.

[@babywizard9027]

@@mcdonnell-douglasdc-1056 Yeah, a black dragon with armor and axe tusks. What more do you need in life?

[@acc3209]

The design of this thing proves that gen 5 really has some great mons. Too bad that people just care for the ice cream and the garbage dude when it comes to value B&W.

[@fatfuck2384]

Genwunners are a mistake

[@rjante2236]

Yep, and because of them Gen 5 is underappreciated.

[@pikminologueraisin2139]

trubbish and garbordor have good design say sikes right now

[@rjante2236]

@@pikminologueraisin2139 Nah, they suck.

[@phil2160]

@@rjante2236 Gen 5 was underrated in the early 2010s, now everyone loves it. It's not underrated.

[@phil2160]

One thing that always bugs me about Haxorus is how small he is, or rather how not-tall he is. This mon looks like a massive carnivorous dinosaur yet he's barely taller than a human.

[@levistewart8856]

Same problem I have with Charizard. Charizard is 5 feet 7 inches tall, and the average human man is 5 feet 9 1/2 inches tall. That’s so strange and disappointing to me.

[@icantbelieveyoudonethis4059]

Levi Stewart I just pretend it’s the average height so my dream of a 7 foot tall Haxorus won’t die

[@MrcreeperDXD777]

@@levistewart8856 Furret is bigger than Haxorus and Charizard. let that sink in

[@zekrom320]

@@MrcreeperDXD777 You HAD to remind me!

[@abeham1078]

@@MrcreeperDXD777 longer. Some Pokémon’s height is actually measuring their length .

[@SeriousStriker]

Haxorus in Gen 5: *Sets up a DD while having a Life Orb* Everyone but the Steel types: Aight, guess I'll die.

[@ShiningJudgment666]

Even they had to fear it after he got Superpower and with Swords Dance, nothing was safe as +2 Life Orb Outrage even 2HKO'ed Skarmory.

[@M3rtyville]

Earthquake: Am I a joke to you?

[@Ob1tuber]

Steel types still: oh god is that, why is he charging right at me That is the power of superpower

[@alkaupadhyay7650]

What if focus punch, or maybe strength?

[@SeriousStriker]

@@M3rtyville Skarmory: Yes

[@honkedoffjohn]

FSG: I only release one video a week. Haxorus: Hold my Mold Breaker

[@BrandonPlaysStuff]

underrated joke xD

[@bryanc1772]

Remember in Gen 5 when you could just easily SPAM Outrage on everything? I did the samething with Haxy lol

[@Cabashopuwu]

Haxorus, arcanine and krokodile outrage ftw

[@finderfinder4290]

@@Cabashopuwu dragon stab ftw tho

[@Umayyasupremacy]

Don't forget to spam a little dose of draco meteor

[@masterxstevenstones6496]

Garchomp : ah a finally worthy opponent , Our battle will be legendary! Haxorus : allow me to Axe you a question Dragpult : has join the chat

[@carolmega2867]

Grimmsnarl: allow me to introduce myself Ferrothorn: *AHEM*

[@lightvoid7089]

eternamax eternatus: kids these days...

[@Genra]

9:03 I find it hilarious that Ray made his own harem of Pokémon just so that Haxorus would be incapcitated

[@djimonmcdonald9085]

Mon: OU HERE I COME! Ferrothorn: Nah.

[@goldenhydreigon4727]

Arcanine: Yo, wanna team up? Ferrothorn: Sure

[@shadowmariogalaxy64]

Landorus-T: You called?

[@acemerceramv8561]

@@goldenhydreigon4727 Toxapex*

[@goldenhydreigon4727]

@@acemerceramv8561 No Arcanine is another good Ferrothorn teammate thanks to Intimidate

[@VersusThem]

Ferro who? This post was made by the Magnezone gang

[@Partylikeits-br7bb]

He's one of the better "almost pseudo legendaries" in the series. Especially compared to things like aggron or truant slaking.

[@EruditoGaming]

What do you even call something that's below a pseudo legendary but above more "normal" pokes?

[@theyammi437]

Semi-Pseudo Legendary?

[@Partylikeits-br7bb]

@@EruditoGaming Haxorus, Slaking, Flygon,, Volcarona

[@liaquatrafique]

As a kid I always thought volcarona was a pseudo legend but iv used lucario and it rips everything apart it has near perfect coverage

[@jaretco6423]

​@Partylikeits-br7bb It's better than the other non Psudeo-Legendary Dragon types like Altaria, Flygon, Kingdra, Turtanator & Drampa.

[@iwcj9046]

15:57 Generation 8 will lik-- Overall Haxorus has been ferocious...

[@lightvoid7089]

did he have a stroke?

[@shellbadorsrival314]

2 days in a row? You're spoiling us

[@Pr1est0fDoom]

It's probably because they're both Gen V pokémon, meaning only 3 gens to cover for each (and more recent ones, too), as opposed to 6-7 gens for Gen I-II pokémon (with the older gens also being harder to find accurate competitive information on).

[@juanjoseph2357]

When leon used a Haxorus I went nuts. I love Haxorus so much dude. Then my sylveon killed it.

[@goldenhydreigon4727]

Me, using Scarf Hydreigon: Nah Draco Meteor fam

[@goldenhydreigon4727]

@Logan Johnson Zoom/Wide Lens: No, I don't think I will

[@GigaLordShinyMudkip1]

What move did Sylveon use? Hyper Sneeze?

[@goldenhydreigon4727]

@Logan Johnson Scarf Hydreigon: Doubtful *And so the cycle continues, never ending*

[@goldenhydreigon4727]

@@GigaLordShinyMudkip1 No it tried to use Hyper Voice, failed miserably because it's a pathetic Fairy, and then got hit by Flash Cannon and died

[@jimmayorga1863]

Ma boi got First Impression + Close Combat 8 gen, this may help him.

[@houndofdoom1019]

Especially with the choice band set

[@beta511ee4]

Jim Poiorga What is First Impression?

[@lukadark9761]

A physical base 90 power Bug Move that has Fake Out Priority, but only works the first turn. AKA, Fake out but instead of a weak flinch move it’s a strong bug move

[@theyammi437]

Close Combat is more spammable than Superpower, so it is definitely going to help it.

[@mr.krustykrust]

Calling it now, Hax is gonna get banned to UUBL

[@23345star]

"Spread moves only did 75% of the damage when hitting multiple opponents." Wait HUH? How am I just now learning about this?

[@rabbits2345]

Yup spread moves do get weakened, it's been that way since gen 3.

[@OmegaMacling]

Same I never knew that, I feel it's never been told in game ?

[@rabbits2345]

@@OmegaMacling I figured it out when I saw surf did less damage in doubles and decided to look it up. Tbh in a regular playthrough you'd never know since your mons are always so overleveled compared to the opponent

[@gfghxfghhthgz8770]

@@rabbits2345 i learned it because of xd/collosseum it was pretty good to see there I saw it best in Xd with the spread shadow moves

[@123christianac]

@@rabbits2345 "it's been that way since gen 3" So when double battles were introduced?

[@andrewlee7755]

It would've been so cool to get Mega-Haxorus. Dragon/Steel typing, slightly better speed, and of course an INSANE attack stat.

[@peterdubinsky5389]

Honestly that would've been perfect and would've looked outstanding too

[@tsukainova1928]

You read my mind. Give it something like tough claws (so more points go into speed) or intimidate and it'll be a easy OU mega.

[@joaogarcia6170]

Sadly mega is no more, i wish haxorus had a mega too, imagine crushing opponents with a 190 base attack haxorus lol

[@jagjitpradhan2038]

@@tsukainova1928 "ubers" No seriously

[@noaht6338]

I need this

[@Yominication]

First time i clicked on a vid 5 seconds after it was uploaded, didn't even get to watch the vid but i'll say one thing. FSG you're a god for making two vids this week, really breaking the mold ;)

[@notscorchingsands9718]

It's not like others make 7 videos a week...

[@Biohazmat21]

@@notscorchingsands9718 Then go watch some quantity over quality content. Or television. It's not like everyone who makes videos has the time or puts the effort to make them quality and informative...

[@notscorchingsands9718]

@@Biohazmat21 Was funny the way they worded it.

[@Biohazmat21]

@@notscorchingsands9718 looking at it again, I see what you mean. It is unexpected to see two info packed vids a week from FSG though.

[@FloatingShorts]

I get it cause Haxorus' ability is moldbreaker ayyyyy

[@tedscheett9420]

Haxous in Gen 5: Ubers, here I come! Ferrothorn and Kyurem-Black: Allow us to introduce ourselves.

[@jebacpis869]

Nobody: Haxorous: Lemme just become what Rampardos wanted to be

[@shamarbrown2677]

This

[@noaht6338]

If Rampardos’ HP and speed stats were swapped it’d probably had ended up being half decent.

[@oscarbonilla7162]

Dragons: We were amazing, *but everything changed when the fairy nation attacked*

[@danielmillward9947]

Very seven deadly Sins

[@suchomimustenerensis]

@@danielmillward9947 Dragalg:Hello there.

[@danielmillward9947]

@@suchomimustenerensis naganadel:sup

[@otterex]

Haxorus: I can’t wait to continue my career as a trademark OU drago- Kyurem Black: *No*

[@OmegaForte]

"Signature Pokemon of Drayden" Iris: Am I a joke to you?

[@gengarzilla1685]

Not just White, but both sequels. Haxorus remains as her signature Pokémon when she becomes Champion.

[@ilfkforj]

Ice Dragonite wasn’t even in the dex lol. Definitely Haxorus

[@Skallva]

*_Haxorus held on to its Focus Sash._*

[@N12015]

@@Skallva Haxorus used Dragon dance. Haxorus used Outrage. Haxorus sweep your team due to lacking priority or bulky steel type.

[@lordcherrymoore5252]

Iris is a joke.

[@goldenhydreigon4727]

"Haxorus? More like HACKSorus!" -Samurott

[@halfway7690]

@Mahati (─.─||）

[@lightvoid7089]

So strong it's hax

[@meme_guy924]

Hax r us

[@okoder]

Ah, my favorite Psuedo-Psuedo Legendary

[@JTE96]

"While Haxorus may be a Pokémon you think of lacking in offensive power." No one thinks that.

[@legoferrari14]

2:18 _Hey,_ we finally got a mention of Lando-I!

[@survivorturnover]

underrated savage dragon

[@PkmnLegendMaster]

'he used water+grass pledge to create a swamp-' Me: Uh oh. First reaction to that. I think I'm a bit too much of a pokemon battle nerd.

[@endermax195]

Same here bud, same here

[@enzuronyx7691]

Haxorus and Rampardos made me greatly appreciate Mold Breaker ever since Sturdy received that insufferable buff in Gen 5. Now if only we had a move and/or ability that ignores the opponents' held items...

[@knox9739]

I mean there's a move that remove or steal pokemon held item

[@torterra1826]

Reverse Klutz?

[@hydrahunter4629]

Ok, I knew my boy Haxorus was strong, but I didn't know he was that good! My reasons for him being my favorite have increased!

[@meticakolli1237]

same

[@bronsolo6941]

I have absolutely loved haxorus since it's debut. I'm so glad you covered it

[@KurumiTokisakiNightmareSpirit]

Imagine this.... Iris evolves her Axew to Haxorus and Gible to Garchomp...thats a scary team. Add Dragonite and you got a OP team. But that's not all, Iris kept following Rayquaza to her quest....

[@robertlehto4667]

*Teaches Starmie Ice Beam* 5 Seconds Later I win.

[@mariodiaz2700]

@@robertlehto4667 then she adds a yache berry to everyone in his team

[@flotskryz]

@@mariodiaz2700 then a fairy type comes GG

[@anonanonymous2128]

@@flotskryz then duraladon

[@quinnmargolin9438]

Cloyster says hi

[@zenxmizuki]

Haxorus:WHAT ARE YOU DOING IN MY SWAMP?! *uses outrage*

[@LeafyPeach]

Cursed name

[@MrJohnReviews]

Haxorus be like: "Got Axes, need Victims".

[@maskedhero8836]

I always thought he looked like Black Cleaver (especially the shiny)

[@elmoron3275]

Garchomp:Finally a worthy opponent..Our battle will be legendary!

[@Pr1est0fDoom]

Haxorus is a Draven skin confirmed.

[@zouiquinones4997]

Not Haxorus, Haxxxxooruuss.

[@pikminologueraisin2139]

spotted the fellow gran turismo shitposter

[@fazbearking87]

I still feel a bit sad that Haxorus isn't a pseudo-legendary

[@rosewarrior706]

FazbearKing 87 where would those stats go it’s speed?

[@beebobber546]

Rose Warrior if they were to balance it, they would put 20 into special attack then the rest into bulk.

[@Edd_Harr]

I consider him a pseudo-pseudo legendary, alongside Pokemon like Flygon and Volcarona.

[@henriquepacheco7473]

@@rosewarrior706 Give him +2 base speed and he would have been the premiere dragon-type scarfer in gen V, I think

[@turbulentbreak]

Yeah, I feel that Haxorus, Lucario, and Volcarona deserve to get the pseudo-legendary treatment. They give off a certain mystical/powerful vibe based on their appearance alone.

[@jozefkeresturi2139]

I mean for bw2 it's more how weak kyurem b is for a box art legend than how weak haxorus is

[@trent800]

until it got a good ice stab it would not have had a chance in Ubers when it got dragon dance and Iciclee spear it was a quick ban straight to Ubers

[@Pr1est0fDoom]

Kyurem White was so brutal, tho.

[@xxunoriginal_edgy_namexx859]

@@trent800 Icicle Spear is viable ?

[@xxunoriginal_edgy_namexx859]

@@trent800 It needs Ice Punch Icicle spear is unreliable

[@Dragrath1]

@@xxunoriginal_edgy_namexx859 While it should have arguably been given Ice Punch and Icicle Crash from the Get Go Hell It should have Ice Hammer too since it will need all the help it can get up in UbersSince it is a True Legendary ("box legend") with an attack stat as high as it is Icicle Spear is enough to push it over the edge since the lack of a viable physical ice stab forcing it to go mixed or drop ice moves is one of the things that made it weak enough to be unbanned. Just the ability to purely run a physical set is largely crossing the line. Personally it shouldn't even have been a question the Gen 5 Box Legends should never have had such restricted movepools. Among the dragon types Pokemon they literally have some of the worst movepools of all dragon types....

[@smugsneasel]

In my recent Black playthrough I finally got an Axew with decent IVs (the others were terrible)...but it was female and had "rivalry" as an ability. And since I was too tired to go and deal with breeding shenanigans, I just decided to keep it despite most of the pokemon you face being male. Eventually I taught it attract and used it to buy time for Dragon Dances for sweeps. It was VERY USEFUL.

[@LionsEatNoobs]

Yes! Favourite Dragon Type, let's go!

[@goGothitaLOL]

My favorite Dragon too

[@tigerking3297]

Used a Haxorus in my Sword nuzlocke. Sure, it killed half my team and had nearly 0 Attack IVs, but it actually helped alot after my many near team wipes.

[@diredisaster8041]

Interesting to think how Haxorus actually dropped to RU and has remained RUBL ever since in Gen 8.

[@nintendofire622]

Agreed, it's a really weird spot, specially since I find that Haxorus does INCREDIBLY well in OU

[@shudeepta]

@@nintendofire622 huh I might try it in ou then

[@nintendofire622]

@@shudeepta Run a Dragon Dance, Jolly, 252 Speed & Attack Focus Sash set!! Run outrage, Earthquake with moldbreaker, and any other moves of your choice like poison jab or etc, this set works extremely well!!

[@plasmafreeze3018]

​@@nintendofire622Actually tbf your best bet can sometimes be a SD set that utilizes Scale Shot. Even now in Gen 9 thanks to Loaded Dice

[@williamhou1066]

Rivalry, the simp ability

[@gregorywood7554]

*B R U H .*

[@frankchen4229]

yes lol

[@vanirflorentine7987]

I'd give Haxorus the Steel Type, give it Iron Head and maybe boost it's speed slightly.

[@blackdot105]

I'd rather give it Steelworker. I can't see it being a full on steel type.

[@Iceblade269]

I’d like to give it Defiant for Soubles. It would punish people for spamming intimidate pokemon

[@robertharris6092]

@@blackdot105 if it had a mega steel would work great.

[@blackdot105]

@@robertharris6092 If only they didn't trash megas...

[@theyammi437]

You people are creating a monster

[@Karsow2054]

My favourite pokemon of all time...no matter where it resides in the competitive scene....it’s still an amazing powerhouse

[@mannyblight6140]

Whene people say gen 5 only had bad designs this beauty is my example

[@gabrielortiz3811]

Haxorus, Excadrill, Zekrom, gen 5 really had some badass pokemons.

[@chaosbreaker657]

>> Spikes on his uniform >> Equally imposing beard >> Uses dragons, especially Haxorus >> Nickname is "The Spartan Mayor " Reasons why Drayden is one of my favorite Gym Leaders in the entire Franchise, alongside Volkner and Giovanni. Edit: I just recently replayed White 2, and someone mentioned that Drayden wrestled with his Pokemon to toughen them up.

[@beanburrito4405]

Thanks for the double video, FSG! Your hard work is appreciated :)

[@sirsmaffles749]

Oh Haxorus... My shining knight in golden armor throughout my Pokemon white elite four and champion run. Love you darling!

[@wideMac7]

heres me thinking rivalry was one of the most niche abilities in the game that nobody would ever use, then along comes b2w2 vgc with the genies. this is why i love your content

[@dungeonmaster3464]

Haxorus will be interesting in gen 8 when it finally gets its passport. Scale Shot has become one of my favorite moves in the game, and Haxorus would make amazing use of it.

[@eclipse9727]

15:57 I... think you might wanna get that checked, Kellen. You interrupted yourself.

[@alexanderstilianov]

Haxorus: "I'm fucking invincible!" Kyurem-Black: "I'm about to end this mon's whole career." Fairies: "Hold my strawberry juice."

[@joeolivo8847]

Finally, my boy is here!! He was my day one get, and Ive never looked back. I feel like he could have benefitted from a different steel move, but I still rock him to this day.

[@Nryan-ks5tz]

never have i been so glad to see a double upload in one week, thanku

[@tigereK]

I didn't expect video about my fav pokemon

[@noaht6338]

Fun fact: Haxorus has been obtainable in some way in every mainline game since its inception.

[@derekspitzley1551]

Never thought there was a use for the pledge moves. Might try that swamp strategy out myself, it sounds really cool.

[@AnkiRendan]

One of my favourite Pokemon of all time! I love the strategy that was used in VGC Gen 6 with the pledges and Chandelure as its partner!

[@jamesmaxx7577]

Haxorus was a beast in the Black & White games. Very useful in the Battle Subway. Adamant (4 HP, 252 Atk, 252 Spe) Ability: Mold Breaker @Focus Sash Dragon Claw, Earthquake, Brick Break, Dragon Dance

[@maniakb416]

Why focus sash?

[@cintronproductions9430]

@@maniakb416 So it can be guaranteed to set up?

[@DarkJustin87]

@@maniakb416 Because it's defenses aren't all that.

[@theyammi437]

Everyone uses Stealth Rocks though! Priority still kill it too

[@ChasingLions_]

Anybody else love how the music and Chandelure’s attack and frown mix so well at 12:59? 🔥

[@berylredburrow__8810]

I remember back in Gen 6 I had a haxorus I used for the express purpose of taking down geomancy xerneus. It had a focus sash and dragon dance, so I was able to get off at least two boosts before one shotting with poison jab. It worked pretty well, but I was only doing casual. Probably would get destroyed in competitive.

[@gideonbrock4624]

Haxorus is my favorite Pokémon of all time, I love how power and the way he looks

[@jacobdyingextraordinaire4805]

Haxorus: “Why can’t I hold all this attack stat?”

[@jbotter8405]

Feels like Haxorus is kinda like Megumin, just invested all his points into attack.

[@jonjones8814]

Been Watching Older Vids All Day Waiting On This Precious New One

[@staraptorflock3661]

False Swipe: Haxorus is Draden's signature Pokémon Iris: Am I a joke to you?

[@Richtofen-gy9cj]

I thought Druddigon was her signature pokemon

[@villager0026]

​@@Richtofen-gy9cjnope her ace is hax

[@EdmacZ]

Two in a single weekend. And we have the Double Dancing Dragon.

[@Nixie-Nix]

Last time I was this early Fairy type didn't exist.

[@SoggySlopster]

Crocker: " *FAIRIES* "

[@Vegito_]

Scribbli Chheery last time I was this early psychics were the best type

[@Nixie-Nix]

Last time I was that early I hadn't been conceived yet

[@lightvoid7089]

last time i was this early, psyduck dominated the metagame

[@TheDragon1276]

It's sad when you're favorite Pokemon gets outclassed by other pokemon, yet I'm grateful it was able to do so much. In gen 9 it's finally gotten Iron Head, hopefully that changes everything for our favorite Axe-Jawed Goliath of a Pokemon.

[@moonphos363]

Never felt more validated for my love to dragon types!

[@minhtien6377]

Haxorus: You took everything away from me Kyurem-B: I don't even know who you are

[@Kristalya]

He is so badass! Even defeating pseudo legendaries by having stats in the right place. The pure Dragon typing is just so cool even though I love Salamence and Dragonite so much as well. 🐉

[@pretendmynameisclever3229]

So happy there’s finally a video for haxorus

[@obsidiancomet9580]

Yeah, my favorite mon! I have loved it since gen 5, and only realized until recently that its dex number is also my birthday. Its perfect.

[@-jirachithewishmaker-3570]

Gen 5 and 6 are definitely my favourite gen’s when it comes to competitive.

[@JaxDaHax1]

Haxorus is easily my favorite Pokemon. Nice to know it did as well as I thought in competitive

[@DeseanOmar]

I wouldn't mind a series where you analyze a specific tier in a specific game (I.E. OU in Gen 2, RU in Gen 5, etc.) and pick out the highest usage in the tier, common strategies, roles of Pokemon, etc.

[@sagacious03]

Wow, nice! Two uploads in one week!

[@j4rdo740]

Haxorus best looking dragon of all time

[@foodmr2022]

Now iris has finally evolved her axew into a haxorus

[@redviper57]

FINALLY IVE BEEN ASKING FOR THIS FOREVERRR

[@morganwithaneevee246]

Double upload? Thanks FSG!

[@adriane454]

How is it not a dragon and steel type?! It’s literally an AXE!!

[@dayvonlouis5187]

With an extraordinary attack and decent speed stat like his and his ability mold breaker along with the natural resistances that steel types have Haxorus would be busted in a good way if that was the case like Dialga and Unlike Duraladon would actually be useful kinda hopeful for a Dragon/Steel Mega in the future if it could ever happen.

[@frankchen4229]

@@dayvonlouis5187 should the mega keep mold breaker? or no guard for iron tail?

[@dayvonlouis5187]

@@frankchen4229 either mold breaker or something similar to prism armor if Haxorus ever rightfully gains the move iron head there wouldn’t be any need for no guard unless people want to run a consistent Dragon Rush a move it should’ve been able to learn or Scale Shot Build