Sawk: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP75150–182260–354

Atk125130–194229–383

Def7585–139139–273

SpA3045–9058–174

SpD7585–139139–273

Spe8594–150157–295

Total465Higher than 54% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

FairyFlyingPsychic

Resists

½×

BugDarkRock

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingPoisonGroundGhostSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragon

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 85); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+150Max137No SP105Min94Scarf225Tailwind300

At max Speed, Sawk outspeeds 15 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

If this Pokémon is at full HP, it survives one hit with at least 1 HP. Immune to OHKO.
Everything about Sturdy →
Other Pokémon with Sturdy 42
Geodude Graveler Golem Magnemite Magneton Onix Sudowoodo Pineco Forretress Steelix Shuckle Skarmory Donphan Nosepass Aron Lairon Aggron Relicanth Regirock Shieldon Bastiodon Bonsly Magnezone Probopass Roggenrola Boldore Gigalith Dwebble Crustle Tirtouga Carracosta Tyrunt Carbink Bergmite Avalugg Togedemaru Cosmoem Nacli Naclstack Garganacl Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon Archaludon
This Pokémon cannot be made to flinch. Immune to Intimidate.
Everything about Inner Focus →
Other Pokémon with Inner Focus 35
Zubat Golbat Abra Kadabra Alakazam Farfetch’d Drowzee Hypno Hitmonchan Kangaskhan Dragonite Crobat Umbreon Girafarig Sneasel Raikou Entei Suicune Snorunt Glalie Riolu Lucario Mega Gallade Throh Darumaka Mienfoo Mienshao Pawniard Bisharp Mudbray Mudsdale Oranguru Indeedee Kubfu Annihilape
This Pokémon's moves and their effects ignore the Abilities of other Pokémon.
Everything about Mold Breaker →
Other Pokémon with Mold Breaker 23
Pinsir Mega Gyarados Mega Ampharos Cranidos Rampardos Mega Emboar Drilbur Excadrill Throh Basculin Axew Fraxure Haxorus Druddigon Pancham Pangoro Hawlucha Basculegion Tinkatink Tinkatuff Tinkaton Veluza Hearthflame Mask Ogerpon

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexRU

Evolution

Sawk does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 13

1LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30

1Rock Smash50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.FightingPhys40100%15

5Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.NormalStatus——30

10Double KickHits 2 times in one turn.FightingPhys30100%30

15Quick GuardProtects allies from priority attacks this turn.FightingStatus——15

20Low Sweep100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.FightingPhys65100%20

25Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——20

30RetaliatePower doubles if an ally fainted last turn.NormalPhys70100%5

35Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15

40CounterIf hit by physical attack, returns double damage.FightingPhys—100%20

45EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

50ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%15

55Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.FightingPhys120100%5

TM / HM / TR 44

TM00Mega PunchNo additional effect.NormalPhys8085%20

TM01Mega KickNo additional effect.NormalPhys12075%5

TM03Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

TM04Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15

TM05Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TM09Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5

TM15DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10

TM21RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM22Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM24SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM26Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10

TM31AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.NormalStatus—100%15

TM33Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5

TM34Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM41Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20

TM42RevengePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.FightingPhys60100%10

TM43Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15

TM48Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15

TM57PaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target.DarkPhys50100%10

TM59FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10

TM75Low Sweep100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.FightingPhys65100%20

TM76RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM79RetaliatePower doubles if an ally fainted last turn.NormalPhys70100%5

TM81Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20

TR07Low KickMore power the heavier the target.FightingPhys—100%20

TR10EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10

TR13Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.NormalStatus——30

TR20SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TR21ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%15

TR26EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TR37TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20

TR39SuperpowerLowers the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingPhys120100%5

TR48Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——20

TR53Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.FightingPhys120100%5

TR57Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TR64Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpec12070%5

TR69Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TR75Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5

TR77Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20

TR85Work UpRaises the user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1.NormalStatus——30

TR95Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.DarkPhys80100%15

Tutor 1

TutorCoachingRaises an ally's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——10

Biology

Sawk train constantly to obtain the strongest karate chop and are enraged if this is disturbed.

Design & origin

Like Throh, Sawk is based on a fighting style, karate.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Karate Pokémon
: Unova · Black & White
Color: Blue

: —

Original Unova#045Updated Unova#268Coastal Kalos#098Galar#249Hyperspace#058

The karate chops of a Sawk that’s trained itself to the limit can cleave the ocean itself.
Shield
If you see a Sawk training in the mountains in its single-minded pursuit of strength, it’s best to quietly pass by.
Sword
Desiring the strongest karate chop, they seclude themselves in mountains and train without sleeping.
Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby
Tying their belts gets them pumped and makes their punches more destructive. Disturbing their training angers them.
White · Y · Alpha Sapphire
The sound of Sawk punching boulders and trees can be heard all the way from the mountains where they train.
Black

Names around the world

English: Sawk
Japanese: ダゲキ
Japanese (romaji): Dageki
Korean: 타격귀
Chinese (Traditional): 打擊鬼
Chinese (Simplified): 打击鬼
French: Karaclée
German: Karadonis
Spanish: Sawk
Italian: Sawk

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Training

: 2 Atk
: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 163
: Medium

Breeding

: Human-Like
: ♂ 100%♀ 0%
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Sword: The Isle of Armor 4 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Challenge Road (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Fields of Honor (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Honeycalm Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60

Shield 1 area

CirchesterTrade with an NPC · Lv 37

Sword 8 areas

Bridge FieldWalking in the overworld · Lv 27–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Motostoke OutskirtsWalking in the overworld · Lv 22–26
Motostoke RiverbankWalking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
North Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
North Lake Miloch (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Route 8 (Steamdrift Way)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–43

Y 1 area

Friend Safari (Fighting)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

X 2 areas

Friend Safari (Fighting)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–23

White 2 5 areas

Pinwheel Forest (outside)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 57
Road 15Walking in rustling grass · Lv 57
Road 18Walking in rustling grass · Lv 59
Road 23Walking in rustling grass · Lv 51
Victory Road 2 (unknown area 76)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 50

Black 2 5 areas

Pinwheel Forest (outside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–65
Road 15Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–65
Road 18Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 57–67
Road 23Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–54
Victory Road 2 (unknown area 76)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 50

White 5 areas

Pinwheel Forest (outside)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 15
Road 10Walking in rustling grass · Lv 36
Road 10 (Victory Road gate)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 36
Road 15Walking in rustling grass · Lv 50
Road 18Walking in rustling grass · Lv 31

Black 5 areas

Pinwheel Forest (outside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–17
Road 10Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–41
Road 10 (Victory Road gate)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–41
Road 15Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–59
Road 18Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–35

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.