I image that Axew won't evolve though. I think that ship long since sailed and I wouldn't be surprised if this was a one-on-one match. Axew's battle skills aren't really that great and she'll just rely on her Dragonite instead anyway.
If this is a pure Dragon battle, then unless that Gible is received prior to the battle with Clair, Axew might actually be used here...given I think this will be a 2 v 2 battle.