Axew 12 / 12 Pokemon Card from McDonald's Collection 2012 Set
Axew is a Basic Pokémon with 60 HP and is of the Colorless type. It is illustrated by Atsuko Nishida and is part of the McDonald's Collection 2012 set. The…
- Set: McDonald's Collection 2012
- Number: 12/12
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About the Axew Pokémon Card
Axew is a Colorless-type Pokémon card with 60 HP from the McDonald's Collection 2012 set, part of the Other series. It carries the collector number 12/12. The McDonald's Collection 2012 set was released on June 15, 2012.
The card includes the flavor text: “They use their tusks to crush the berries they eat. Repeated regrowth makes their tusks strong and sharp.”.
Axew Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Axew
Card number: 12/12
Set: McDonald's Collection 2012
Series: Other
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Colorless
HP: 60
Artist: Atsuko Nishida
Release date: June 15, 2012
National Pokédex number: 610
Why Collect the Axew Pokémon Card?
Axew is most often collected as part of a complete McDonald's Collection 2012 set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Axew Pokémon Card
Axew was illustrated by Atsuko Nishida.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Axew Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Axew is about $8.98. Recent listings range from roughly $4.75 (low) to $99.00 (high), with a mid-point near $7.75. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.
For context, the McDonald's Collection 2012 set has a median card value near $9.07 and an average near $8.55, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +3% over the last 7 days and +95% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the McDonald's Collection 2012 set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Axew Pokémon Card
Whether Axew is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 13 copies of this card, of which 0 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 0.0%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
Other Printings of Axew
Axew appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include BW Black Star Promos BW16 (around $37.49), Black Bolt 145 (around