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

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  • @bugjams
    @bugjams Před 4 lety +4369

    "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
      @halfway7690 Před 4 lety +443

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

    • @shortbread9518
      @shortbread9518 Před 4 lety +152

      @@halfway7690 ok

    • @halfway7690
      @halfway7690 Před 4 lety +231

      @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
      @halfway7690 Před 4 lety +77

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

    • @Shenaldrac
      @Shenaldrac Před 4 lety +249

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

  • @beebobber546
    @beebobber546 Před 4 lety +2774

    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
      @stygiandragon3865 Před 4 lety +329

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

    • @aidlord23
      @aidlord23 Před 4 lety +279

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

    • @stygiandragon3865
      @stygiandragon3865 Před 4 lety +28

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

    • @apokemontrainer2873
      @apokemontrainer2873 Před 4 lety +176

      @@stygiandragon3865 Shuckle

    • @slumbertrap6506
      @slumbertrap6506 Před 4 lety +27

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

  • @alexanderstilianov
    @alexanderstilianov Před 4 lety +1382

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

    • @user-lq4ct6dr5m
      @user-lq4ct6dr5m Před 4 lety +74

      Alex Shrek use dragon dance

    • @Super_Smash_Dude
      @Super_Smash_Dude Před 4 lety +15

      I was looking for this commentX)

    • @gutsmasterson2488
      @gutsmasterson2488 Před 4 lety +54

      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
      @snapclub8751 Před 4 lety +2

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @ExcalibeonSwordofEeveelutions
      @ExcalibeonSwordofEeveelutions Před 4 lety +3

      @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
    @arupzzzz Před 4 lety +3196

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

    • @notpaul5622
      @notpaul5622 Před 4 lety +339

      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
      @tomsmithok Před 4 lety +55

      @top text Bruh

    • @01MetalMaster
      @01MetalMaster Před 4 lety +6

      @@notpaul5622 I was gonna say that xd

    • @notpaul5622
      @notpaul5622 Před 4 lety +12

      @top text tnx

    • @d.sack2727
      @d.sack2727 Před 4 lety +11

      @@notpaul5622 Axe Slash Bash! LOL

  • @LucasMBoysOurRoy
    @LucasMBoysOurRoy Před 4 lety +2057

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

  • @allenkeettikkal3149
    @allenkeettikkal3149 Před 4 lety +2511

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

    • @Hanesboi
      @Hanesboi Před 4 lety +24

      I agree!

    • @favna
      @favna Před 4 lety +96

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

    • @philipknightson4204
      @philipknightson4204 Před 4 lety +39

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

    • @halfway7690
      @halfway7690 Před 4 lety +1

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

    • @lucifermorningstar2766
      @lucifermorningstar2766 Před 4 lety +1

      This was undoubtably the best part of the video

  • @blast171
    @blast171 Před 4 lety +780

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

    • @BigRedLeg
      @BigRedLeg Před 4 lety +103

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

    • @theskullboy8700
      @theskullboy8700 Před 4 lety +3

      Same

    • @MrNamelessTucker
      @MrNamelessTucker Před 4 lety +67

      Mold breaker was the only reason I used hax

    • @Dragrath1
      @Dragrath1 Před 4 lety +66

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

    • @bforthigh1617
      @bforthigh1617 Před 4 lety +6

      @@BigRedLeg That's pretty funny actually.

  • @siri4689
    @siri4689 Před 4 lety +1079

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

    • @S3lvah
      @S3lvah Před 4 lety +46

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

    • @philipknightson4204
      @philipknightson4204 Před 4 lety +66

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

    • @N12015
      @N12015 Před 4 lety +97

      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
      @lemmy2776 Před 4 lety +13

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

    • @BigRedLeg
      @BigRedLeg Před 4 lety +6

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

  • @xeruexe1624
    @xeruexe1624 Před 4 lety +317

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

    • @ja1207
      @ja1207 Před 4 lety +15

      Lord of the Flies reference??

    • @xeruexe1624
      @xeruexe1624 Před 4 lety +7

      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
      @gregorymirabella1423 Před 3 lety +2

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

  • @goldenhydreigon4727
    @goldenhydreigon4727 Před 4 lety +1843

    Ah yes, physical Hydreigon

    • @pissmaster8859
      @pissmaster8859 Před 4 lety +70

      it DID run some physical moves in gen 6 UU

    • @goldenhydreigon4727
      @goldenhydreigon4727 Před 4 lety +20

      @@pissmaster8859
      Yeah it ran Iron Tail

    • @snnnaaaaaakeeeee4470
      @snnnaaaaaakeeeee4470 Před 4 lety +213

      Nothing beats my physical choice scarf Chansey

    • @chrisf.9595
      @chrisf.9595 Před 4 lety +6

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

    • @goldenhydreigon4727
      @goldenhydreigon4727 Před 4 lety +60

      @@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.

  • @FrancescoPardini
    @FrancescoPardini Před 4 lety +589

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

    • @seanhettenbach2101
      @seanhettenbach2101 Před 4 lety +20

      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
      @thefaberschannel124 Před 4 lety +12

      Eccolo il pardo che ricorda i vecchi tempi

    • @cerealguy9979
      @cerealguy9979 Před 4 lety +1

      Lol 😂

    • @cerealguy9979
      @cerealguy9979 Před 4 lety +1

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

    • @seanhettenbach2101
      @seanhettenbach2101 Před 4 lety +4

      @@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.

  • @Blaziken36
    @Blaziken36 Před 4 lety +1723

    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
      @cintronproductions9430 Před 4 lety +418

      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
      @ashutoshkumar3864 Před 4 lety +296

      If Haxorus was part steel it would be even more Busted

    • @MandalorOrdo
      @MandalorOrdo Před 4 lety +175

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

    • @williamhuynh869
      @williamhuynh869 Před 4 lety +90

      @@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
      @Carnidoom Před 4 lety +49

      lucario overrated anyways

  • @TheBigAyland
    @TheBigAyland Před 4 lety +445

    Never thought I'd see Rivalry make a potent Pokemon

    • @goGothitaLOL
      @goGothitaLOL Před 4 lety +7

      Same

    • @ShiningJudgment666
      @ShiningJudgment666 Před 4 lety +89

      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
      @thecommenter6773 Před 4 lety +38

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

    • @goldschuss2496
      @goldschuss2496 Před 4 lety +6

      More like a potent pokémon that makes something out of rivalry

    • @giorgio7970
      @giorgio7970 Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache
    @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache Před 4 lety +708

    His mold breaker proved especially useful against Pokemon with Sturdy

    • @l3l723
      @l3l723 Před 4 lety +36

      Poor shukle...

    • @GoTELuckyCharms
      @GoTELuckyCharms Před 4 lety +5

      YOU!

    • @quolpmu1232
      @quolpmu1232 Před 4 lety +25

      @Tom The Fish shuckle got fuckled.

    • @Sungura_Kaiser
      @Sungura_Kaiser Před 4 lety +40

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

    • @Smart1529
      @Smart1529 Před 4 lety +21

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

  • @chewyster3033
    @chewyster3033 Před 4 lety +356

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

    • @benet3931
      @benet3931 Před 2 lety +10

      Gen 5 is either weather wars
      Or
      Dragon supremacy

  • @phil2160
    @phil2160 Před 4 lety +239

    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
      @levistewart8856 Před 4 lety +73

      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
      @icantbelieveyoudonethis4059 Před 4 lety +25

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

    • @MrcreeperDXD777
      @MrcreeperDXD777 Před 3 lety +47

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

    • @zekrom320
      @zekrom320 Před 3 lety +10

      @@MrcreeperDXD777 You HAD to remind me!

    • @abeham1078
      @abeham1078 Před 3 lety +29

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

  • @XanBcoo
    @XanBcoo Před 4 lety +413

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

    • @devilrider39000000
      @devilrider39000000 Před 4 lety +70

      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
      @riegan947 Před 4 lety +4

      Was not kind to the 5th gen

    • @Afrochilla
      @Afrochilla Před 3 lety +17

      He looks so fat in gen 6. Very tragic

    • @joaogarcia6170
      @joaogarcia6170 Před 3 lety +17

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

    • @faisfaizal5194
      @faisfaizal5194 Před 2 lety +11

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

  • @melo7038
    @melo7038 Před 4 lety +200

    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
      @Ob1tuber Před 2 lety +23

      Quagsire: wait wha
      Outrage to the face

    • @CocoLocoToco
      @CocoLocoToco Před 2 lety +8

      You,my unaware friend, got Haxorus'd

    • @trevorparker6400
      @trevorparker6400 Před 2 lety +6

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

    • @astralbirthvoid0
      @astralbirthvoid0 Před rokem +5

      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.

  • @SeriousStriker
    @SeriousStriker Před 4 lety +91

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

    • @ShiningJudgment666
      @ShiningJudgment666 Před 4 lety +6

      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
      @M3rtyville Před 4 lety +6

      Earthquake: Am I a joke to you?

    • @Ob1tuber
      @Ob1tuber Před 2 lety +4

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

    • @alkaupadhyay7650
      @alkaupadhyay7650 Před 2 lety

      What if focus punch, or maybe strength?

    • @SeriousStriker
      @SeriousStriker Před 2 lety

      @@M3rtyville Skarmory: Yes

  • @johnbailey5835
    @johnbailey5835 Před 3 lety +359

    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
      @jaretco6423 Před 3 lety +26

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

    • @jagjitpradhan2038
      @jagjitpradhan2038 Před 3 lety +21

      Haxorous is stwepid strong in playthroughs tho....

    • @nojoke3202
      @nojoke3202 Před 2 lety +11

      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
      @mcdonnell-douglasdc-1056 Před 2 lety +6

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

    • @babywizard9027
      @babywizard9027 Před 2 lety +8

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

  • @acc3209
    @acc3209 Před 4 lety +1292

    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
      @fatfuck2384 Před 4 lety +248

      Genwunners are a mistake

    • @rjante2236
      @rjante2236 Před 4 lety +169

      Yep, and because of them Gen 5 is underappreciated.

    • @pikminologueraisin2139
      @pikminologueraisin2139 Před 4 lety +216

      trubbish and garbordor have good design
      say sikes right now

    • @rjante2236
      @rjante2236 Před 4 lety +36

      @@pikminologueraisin2139 Nah, they suck.

    • @phil2160
      @phil2160 Před 4 lety +188

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

  • @Genra
    @Genra Před 3 lety +24

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

  • @Partylikeits-br7bb
    @Partylikeits-br7bb Před 4 lety +72

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

    • @EruditoGaming
      @EruditoGaming Před 4 lety +1

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

    • @theyammi437
      @theyammi437 Před 4 lety +1

      Semi-Pseudo Legendary?

    • @Partylikeits-br7bb
      @Partylikeits-br7bb Před 4 lety +6

      @@EruditoGaming Haxorus, Slaking, Flygon,, Volcarona

    • @liaquatrafique
      @liaquatrafique Před 2 lety

      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
      @jaretco6423 Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @bryanc1772
    @bryanc1772 Před 4 lety +243

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

  • @honkedoffjohn
    @honkedoffjohn Před 4 lety +244

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

  • @juanjoseph2357
    @juanjoseph2357 Před 4 lety +192

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

    • @goldenhydreigon4727
      @goldenhydreigon4727 Před 4 lety +6

      Me, using Scarf Hydreigon: Nah Draco Meteor fam

    • @goldenhydreigon4727
      @goldenhydreigon4727 Před 4 lety

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

    • @GigaLordShinyMudkip1
      @GigaLordShinyMudkip1 Před 4 lety +9

      What move did Sylveon use? Hyper Sneeze?

    • @goldenhydreigon4727
      @goldenhydreigon4727 Před 4 lety +1

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

    • @goldenhydreigon4727
      @goldenhydreigon4727 Před 4 lety +7

      @@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

  • @djimonmcdonald9085
    @djimonmcdonald9085 Před 4 lety +412

    Mon: OU HERE I COME!
    Ferrothorn: Nah.

  • @Yominication
    @Yominication Před 4 lety +237

    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
      @notscorchingsands9718 Před 4 lety

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

    • @Biohazmat21
      @Biohazmat21 Před 4 lety +18

      @@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
      @notscorchingsands9718 Před 4 lety

      @@Biohazmat21 Was funny the way they worded it.

    • @Biohazmat21
      @Biohazmat21 Před 4 lety

      @@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
      @FloatingShorts Před 4 lety +4

      I get it cause Haxorus' ability is moldbreaker ayyyyy

  • @jimmayorga1863
    @jimmayorga1863 Před 4 lety +168

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

    • @houndofdoom1019
      @houndofdoom1019 Před 4 lety +32

      Especially with the choice band set

    • @beta511ee4
      @beta511ee4 Před 4 lety

      Jim Poiorga What is First Impression?

    • @lukadark9761
      @lukadark9761 Před 4 lety +30

      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
      @theyammi437 Před 4 lety +28

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

    • @mr.krustykrust
      @mr.krustykrust Před 4 lety +11

      Calling it now, Hax is gonna get banned to UUBL

  • @masterxstevenstones6496
    @masterxstevenstones6496 Před 4 lety +51

    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
      @carolmega2867 Před 4 lety +8

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

    • @lightvoid7089
      @lightvoid7089 Před 4 lety +10

      eternamax eternatus: kids these days...

  • @23345star
    @23345star Před 4 lety +209

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

    • @rabbits2345
      @rabbits2345 Před 4 lety +32

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

    • @OmegaMacling
      @OmegaMacling Před 4 lety +30

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

    • @rabbits2345
      @rabbits2345 Před 4 lety +34

      @@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
      @gfghxfghhthgz8770 Před 4 lety +2

      @@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
      @123christianac Před 4 lety +6

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

  • @shellbadorsrival314
    @shellbadorsrival314 Před 4 lety +190

    2 days in a row? You're spoiling us

    • @Pr1est0fDoom
      @Pr1est0fDoom Před 4 lety +2

      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).

  • @andrewlee7755
    @andrewlee7755 Před 4 lety +123

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

    • @peterdubinsky5389
      @peterdubinsky5389 Před 4 lety +11

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

    • @tsukainova1928
      @tsukainova1928 Před 3 lety +9

      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
      @joaogarcia6170 Před 3 lety +15

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

    • @jagjitpradhan2038
      @jagjitpradhan2038 Před 3 lety +5

      @@tsukainova1928 "ubers"
      No seriously

    • @kohaku_amba
      @kohaku_amba Před 2 lety

      I need this

  • @iwcj9046
    @iwcj9046 Před 4 lety +126

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

  • @jebacpis869
    @jebacpis869 Před 4 lety +19

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

    • @shamarbrown2677
      @shamarbrown2677 Před 3 lety +4

      This

    • @kohaku_amba
      @kohaku_amba Před 2 lety +3

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

  • @tedscheett9420
    @tedscheett9420 Před 4 lety +16

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

  • @JTE96
    @JTE96 Před 3 lety +18

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

  • @enzuronyx7691
    @enzuronyx7691 Před 4 lety +25

    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
      @knox9739 Před 2 lety

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

    • @torterra1826
      @torterra1826 Před rokem +1

      Reverse Klutz?

  • @bronsolo6941
    @bronsolo6941 Před 4 lety +15

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

  • @otterex
    @otterex Před 4 lety +36

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

  • @OmegaForte
    @OmegaForte Před 4 lety +62

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

    • @gengarzilla1685
      @gengarzilla1685 Před 4 lety +25

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

    • @ilfkforj
      @ilfkforj Před 4 lety +1

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

    • @Skallva
      @Skallva Před 4 lety +4

      *_Haxorus held on to its Focus Sash._*

    • @N12015
      @N12015 Před 4 lety +6

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

    • @lordcherrymoore5252
      @lordcherrymoore5252 Před 4 lety

      Iris is a joke.

  • @legoferrari14
    @legoferrari14 Před 4 lety +27

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

  • @oscarbonilla7162
    @oscarbonilla7162 Před 4 lety +92

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

  • @okoder
    @okoder Před 4 lety +21

    Ah, my favorite Psuedo-Psuedo Legendary

  • @hydrahunter4629
    @hydrahunter4629 Před 4 lety +24

    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!

  • @zenxmizuki
    @zenxmizuki Před 4 lety +5

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

  • @PkmnLegendMaster
    @PkmnLegendMaster Před 4 lety +53

    '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.

  • @tigerking3297
    @tigerking3297 Před 4 lety +20

    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.

  • @wideMac7
    @wideMac7 Před 4 lety +10

    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

  • @smugsneasel
    @smugsneasel Před 4 lety +10

    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.

  • @diredisaster8041
    @diredisaster8041 Před 3 lety +22

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

    • @nintendofire622
      @nintendofire622 Před 2 lety +5

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

    • @shudeepta
      @shudeepta Před 2 lety +2

      @@nintendofire622 huh I might try it in ou then

    • @nintendofire622
      @nintendofire622 Před 2 lety +5

      @@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
      @plasmafreeze3018 Před 10 měsíci

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

  • @goldenhydreigon4727
    @goldenhydreigon4727 Před 4 lety +114

    "Haxorus? More like HACKSorus!"
    -Samurott

  • @fazbearking87
    @fazbearking87 Před 4 lety +137

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

    • @rosewarrior706
      @rosewarrior706 Před 4 lety +8

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

    • @beebobber546
      @beebobber546 Před 4 lety +25

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

    • @Edd_Harr
      @Edd_Harr Před 4 lety +32

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

    • @henriquepacheco7473
      @henriquepacheco7473 Před 4 lety +17

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

    • @turbulentbreak
      @turbulentbreak Před 4 lety +24

      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
    @jozefkeresturi2139 Před 4 lety +63

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

    • @trent800
      @trent800 Před 4 lety +29

      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
      @Pr1est0fDoom Před 4 lety +1

      Kyurem White was so brutal, tho.

    • @xxunoriginal_edgy_namexx859
      @xxunoriginal_edgy_namexx859 Před 4 lety

      @@trent800 Icicle Spear is viable ?

    • @xxunoriginal_edgy_namexx859
      @xxunoriginal_edgy_namexx859 Před 4 lety +1

      @@trent800 It needs Ice Punch Icicle spear is unreliable

    • @Dragrath1
      @Dragrath1 Před 4 lety +17

      @@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....

  • @survivorturnover
    @survivorturnover Před 2 lety +4

    underrated savage dragon

  • @gabrielortiz3811
    @gabrielortiz3811 Před 3 lety +8

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

  • @Karsow2054
    @Karsow2054 Před 4 lety +13

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

  • @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....

  • @MrJohnReviews
    @MrJohnReviews Před 4 lety +112

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

  • @sirsmaffles749
    @sirsmaffles749 Před 4 lety +7

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

  • @LionsEatNoobs
    @LionsEatNoobs Před 4 lety +16

    Yes! Favourite Dragon Type, let's go!

  • @williamhou1066
    @williamhou1066 Před 4 lety +15

    Rivalry, the simp ability

  • @mannyblight6140
    @mannyblight6140 Před 4 lety +8

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

  • @dungeonmaster3464
    @dungeonmaster3464 Před 3 lety +20

    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.

  • @vanirflorentine7987
    @vanirflorentine7987 Před 4 lety +53

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

    • @blackdot105
      @blackdot105 Před 4 lety +15

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

    • @Iceblade269
      @Iceblade269 Před 4 lety +8

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

    • @robertharris6092
      @robertharris6092 Před 4 lety +5

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

    • @blackdot105
      @blackdot105 Před 4 lety +18

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

    • @theyammi437
      @theyammi437 Před 4 lety +5

      You people are creating a monster

  • @Nryan-ks5tz
    @Nryan-ks5tz Před 4 lety +12

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

  • @ChasingLions_
    @ChasingLions_ Před 4 lety +3

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

  • @gideonbrock4624
    @gideonbrock4624 Před 4 lety +6

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

  • @kohaku_amba
    @kohaku_amba Před 2 lety +5

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

  • @grandmagertrude7676
    @grandmagertrude7676 Před 4 lety +6

    I’ve never faced a more terrifying enemy Pokémon until champion iris haxorus

  • @chaosbreaker657
    @chaosbreaker657 Před 4 lety +7

    >> 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.

  • @jamesmaxx7577
    @jamesmaxx7577 Před 4 lety +13

    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
      @maniakb416 Před 4 lety

      Why focus sash?

    • @cintronproductions9430
      @cintronproductions9430 Před 4 lety

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

    • @DarkJustin87
      @DarkJustin87 Před 4 lety +1

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

    • @theyammi437
      @theyammi437 Před 4 lety

      Everyone uses Stealth Rocks though! Priority still kill it too

  • @berylredburrow__8810
    @berylredburrow__8810 Před 4 lety +7

    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.

  • @joeolivo8847
    @joeolivo8847 Před 4 lety +4

    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.

  • @jbotter8405
    @jbotter8405 Před 4 lety +7

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

  • @TheDragon1276
    @TheDragon1276 Před rokem +2

    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.

  • @Ronasaur
    @Ronasaur Před 4 lety +5

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

  • @moonphos363
    @moonphos363 Před 2 lety +2

    Never felt more validated for my love to dragon types!

  • @jacobdyingextraordinaire4805

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

  • @beanburrito4405
    @beanburrito4405 Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @EdmacZ
    @EdmacZ Před 4 lety +7

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

  • @eclipse9727
    @eclipse9727 Před 4 lety +42

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

  • @JaxDaHax1
    @JaxDaHax1 Před 4 lety +3

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

  • @staraptorflock3661
    @staraptorflock3661 Před 4 lety +10

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

  • @alexanderstilianov
    @alexanderstilianov Před 4 lety +11

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

  • @cerobathetalllady
    @cerobathetalllady Před 2 lety +2

    That Axe Dragon won me the entire Pokemon World Tournament in my Black2.

  • @Kristalya
    @Kristalya Před 2 lety +3

    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. 🐉

  • @YourBoyNobody530
    @YourBoyNobody530 Před 3 lety +2

    I loved the fact that haxorous was a pure dragon type because it was resistant to so many common typing's with very few weaknesses so it was rather easy to switch, and if I have sticky webs or a tailwind up haxorous was amazingly good.

  • @adriane454
    @adriane454 Před 3 lety +11

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

    • @dayvonlouis5187
      @dayvonlouis5187 Před 3 lety +1

      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
      @frankchen4229 Před 3 lety

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

    • @dayvonlouis5187
      @dayvonlouis5187 Před 3 lety

      @@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

  • @CylonDorado
    @CylonDorado Před 4 lety +2

    Haxorus is one of my absolute favorites. In Gen 6 I remember being upset when I found out Rivalry had a downside after it was already high level. But in Gen 7 I was really happy when I figured out I could get it with Island Scan.

  • @foodmr2022
    @foodmr2022 Před 2 lety +3

    Now iris has finally evolved her axew into a haxorus

  • @-jirachithewishmaker-3570

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

  • @minhtien6377
    @minhtien6377 Před 4 lety +5

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

  • @obsidiancomet9580
    @obsidiancomet9580 Před 4 lety +1

    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.

  • @Nixie-Nix
    @Nixie-Nix Před 4 lety +43

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

    • @SoggySlopster
      @SoggySlopster Před 4 lety +3

      Crocker: " *FAIRIES* "

    • @Vegito_
      @Vegito_ Před 4 lety +3

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

    • @Nixie-Nix
      @Nixie-Nix Před 4 lety

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

    • @lightvoid7089
      @lightvoid7089 Před 4 lety +2

      last time i was this early, psyduck dominated the metagame

  • @kirtbat5860
    @kirtbat5860 Před 4 lety +1

    I don’t even play Pokémon anymore but for some reason I always watch these...

  • @TheGBZard
    @TheGBZard Před 2 lety +3

    Haxorus is one of my favorite pokemon of all time, I love the idea of a giant dinosaur with axes for tusks. Also to make it better I would probably give it a base speed of 100 or 101

  • @DeseanOmar
    @DeseanOmar Před 4 lety +1

    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.

  • @j4rdo740
    @j4rdo740 Před 4 lety +4

    Haxorus best looking dragon of all time

  • @lock8030
    @lock8030 Před 2 lety +3

    Love Haxorus so much. Easily top 3 favorite 5th gen mons for me. Sure he isn’t a psuedo but his design and power sure let him pass off as one at first glance. Always used the him on 5th gen playthroughs