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2011-11-17 BWP26 Axew

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[gal=52475]2011-11-17 BWP26 Axew[/gal]​
 
Obviously not in here as a comparison to the other Axew, as its much worse.

But I LOVE the art for this card, looks so cute!
 
This card has an actual use which is nice for a basic. If you're forced to start with him you can potentially slow down your opponents set up. Another thing is that turn 2 you can rare candy into haxorus and attach one energy and hit for a total of 140 in 2 turns, KO'ing any legendary dragon which is very nice if you have no other way to start.

In comparison to other Axew: 10/10
Modified format: 8/10 (out of yanmega snipe, no weakness, solid attack for a basic)
 
Ah, the adoreable pre-evolution of the king of the universe, Haxorus. Let us review thee.

First of all, look at that face. It's a face that it both cute and mocking, as evidenced by his stealing of fruit. Axew fears nobody. Not you, not me, nor that angry salesman about to attempt to catch this thieving Axew. But alas for him, because Axew are not just powerful; they are small and stealthy. Quieter then a stealth jet, and more deadly then one. Axew may not be evolved yet, but he is still incredibly fast to get away as evidenced by his easy retreat cost of one. Slap any energy on him, and he can speed away on the very same turn. Your opponent won't know what hit 'em.

But if you think all Axew has to offer is his ability to run, you are dead wrong. Just look at those tusks of his. Sharp, deadly weapons sharp enough to slit a throat in the dead of night. Still think Axew is just a cute face? Think again. Axew's Big Bite attack is an enormous help at any time of the game. No matter what opponent Axew faces, he can hold them down with his mighty jaws of death, doing 20 damage and preventing them from getting away. All at the price of just one double colorless. Soon your opponent will fear the very name of Axew. Can your opponent fight when his Yanmega prime is being held to the ground, being eaten alive? No. Can your opponent's Vanilluxe even hope to freeze you when it has it's whole vanilla face inside Axew's hungry jaws, never satisfied and with a never ending hunger for dairy products? No. None are mighty enough to beat Axew, because this monster has something that no other contender has: No weakness. Yes, you heard right. Not a single weakness. Your opponent can try all the cards they want, but the great and mighty Axew can never be harmed by such childish attempts. Soon even the mighty Zekrom shall fall to the ground, writhing in pain as the mighty Axew stands, victorious, with one foot on his meager opponents chest, beaming at the fact that he is on top of the world, and has you to thank for your wisdom at including him in your deck.

Soon you will begin to feel like an Axew, doing whatever you can possible to achieve your desires. Rewrite the history books, replace the president, and nick fruit from your neighbor's fridge.

Because Axew, and now you, are a legend.
 
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...I don't get the fad in comical reviews...

Anyways, today's CotD is Axew from the BW promo series, an ok option over the NV Axew I guess. Statwise 50 HP is a bit below average for a Basic, no Weakness is great, no Resistance is common, and :colorless: to Retreat is cheap. Big Bite is a bit pricey for :colorless::colorless:, dealing an underwhelming 20, but also preventing the Defending from retreating during their next turn, which can be nice. But yeah, you can't really go wrong with either Axew, its NV counterpart posts 10 more HP, but that's it really since both have poor attacks.

Modified - 5/10 (Haxorus is a rather interesting Pokemon to make a deck with, so you'll need Axew to get to him)
Limited - 0/10 (Promo)
Unlimited - 1/10 (No use here, easy prize for your opponent)
 
Definitely worth using if they ever make a better Haxorus. If not, I'm gonna trade mah catchers for this. Great art!
10/10 Good retreat cost, too!
 
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