Haxorus Pokemon GO
Haxorus is one of the mighty Pokemon spawning during GO Wild Area 2026. It appears in the wild on Saturday, November 14, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. local time, ringed by the pulsing wave that marks a mighty spawn. Catch it during the event and it comes knowing Breaking Swipe, an exclusive attack.
When Haxorus spawns
| Day | Saturday, November 14, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. local time (GO Wild Area 2026). |
| How to spot it | A pulsing wave rings the spawn on the map - that ring means mighty. Haxorus shares the Saturday lineup with Alolan Exeggutor, Scizor, Flygon, Walrein, Metagross, Empoleon, Magnezone, Conkeldurr and Haxorus. |
| Incense | A shared mighty pool spawns from Incense on both days - Haxorus is not in that pool. |
| Exclusive move | Caught during the event it knows Breaking Swipe - unavailable outside this window without an Elite TM. |
Catching a mighty Haxorus
Mighty Pokemon have boosted IV odds, roll XL/XXL more often, and break out of ordinary Poke Balls constantly.
- Switch to a GO Safari Ball as soon as the catch screen opens - they drop from PokeStop and Gym photo-disc spins during event hours (10:00-18:00) and expire when the event ends.
- Golden Razz Berry + curveball + Great/Excellent throw is the combo on top of the Safari Ball.
- 5:45-6:00 p.m. - mighty spawns reportedly tick up in the last 15 minutes of each event day; do a final spin circuit then.
- Regular balls still work if you run out - an Ultra Ball with a Golden Razz is the fallback.
Best movesets
| Use | Moveset |
|---|---|
| Raid / gym attacker | Dragon Tail + Breaking Swipe / Dragon Claw |
| PvP | Counter + Breaking Swipe and Night Slash (Ultra League spice pick) |
One of the best non-legendary Dragon raid attackers - a budget-friendly alternative to Rayquaza for filling out a dragon squad. Breaking Swipe is its signature PvP move.
Evolution line
Axew → Fraxure → Haxorus (25 + 100 Axew Candy)
FAQ
Can Haxorus be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes - its shiny is released, and mighty spawns can be shiny like any other encounter.
What is Haxorus weak to?
Ice, Dragon, Fairy.
Do I need the GO Wild Area ticket for Haxorus?
No - Haxorus spawns in the wild for every Trainer during event hours. The ticket adds Incense encounters (mighty Latias/Latios) and hourly Supply Balloons of GO Safari Balls.