No. 0586
Sawsbuck
Season Pokémon
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
Sawsbuck is a Normal/Grass-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Fighting, Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice, with a base stat total of 475. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.
- Height
- 1.9 m 6′03″
- Weight
- 92.5 kg 203.9 lbs
- Base stat total
- 475 Higher than 57% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen V Black & White
They migrate according to the seasons, so some people call Sawsbuck the harbingers of spring.
Base stats
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.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
NormalGrassshow which type causes itweaknessresistance
Weak to
Resists
Immune to
Takes normal damage from 7 types
With : Grass becomes 0×
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 95); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Sawsbuck outspeeds 17 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on ShowdownSmogon · 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 is active, this Pokémon's Speed is doubled.
Everything about Chlorophyll →Other Pokémon with Chlorophyll 36
This Pokémon's Attack is raised 1 if hit by a Grass move; Grass .
Everything about Sap Sipper →This Pokémon's moves have their chance doubled.
Everything about Serene Grace →
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Most common build
- Item
Life Orb- Ability
- Nature
- Jolly
- EVs
- 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
- Tera Type
- Ground
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.2%
- 1500 weighting0.4%
- 1630 weighting0.1%
- 1760 weighting<0.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Horn Leech100.0%
- High Horsepower100.0%
- Swords Dance66.6%
- Double-Edge66.6%
- Headbutt33.4%
- Play Rough33.4%
Items
- Life Orb66.6%
Choice Band33.4%
Abilities
- 66.6%
- 33.4%
EV spreads
- Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe100.0%
Tera types
- Ground64.5%
- Normal33.4%
- Ghost2.1%
Common teammates
Basculegion61.7%
Sandaconda58.2%
Sandslash-Alola44.6%
Beartic44.6%
Dragalge26.9%
Abomasnow25.3%
Dudunsparce21.2%
Bellibolt21.2%
Evolution
Moves
Level up 14
| Evo | Horn LeechUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Grass | Phys | 75 | 100% | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 40 |
| 1 | MegahornNo additional effect. | Bug | Phys | 120 | 85% | 10 |
| 1 | Sand AttackLowers the target's accuracy by 1. | Ground | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | TackleNo additional effect. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 10 | Double KickHits 2 times in one turn. | Fighting | Phys | 30 | 100% | 30 |
| 13 | Leech Seed1/8 of target's HP is restored to user every turn. | Grass | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| 16 | Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn. | Grass | Phys | 25 | 100% | 30 |
| 20 | Take DownHas 1/4 recoil. | Normal | Phys | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 24 | Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch. | Psychic | Phys | 80 | 90% | 15 |
| 28 | Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Grass | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 36 | CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2. | Fairy | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 44 | Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil. | Normal | Phys | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| 52 | Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight. | Grass | Spec | 120 | 100% | 10 |
TM / HM / TR 46
| TM01 | Take DownHas 1/4 recoil. | Normal | Phys | 90 | 85% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM02 | CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2. | Fairy | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM03 | Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2. | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM04 | AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM07 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM20 | Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1. | Grass | Phys | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| TM25 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM28 | Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1. | Ground | Phys | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM33 | Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy. | Grass | Spec | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM47 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM49 | Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves. | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM50 | Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves. | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM53 | Smart StrikeThis move does not check accuracy. | Steel | Phys | 70 | — | 10 |
| TM55 | DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2. | Ground | Phys | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM56 | Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn. | Grass | Phys | 25 | 100% | 30 |
| TM59 | Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch. | Psychic | Phys | 80 | 90% | 15 |
| TM66 | Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target. | Normal | Phys | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| TM70 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM71 | Seed BombNo additional effect. | Grass | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM75 | Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM81 | Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target. | Grass | Spec | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM82 | Thunder WaveParalyzes the target. | Electric | Status | — | 90% | 20 |
| TM84 | Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed. | Ground | Phys | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| TM85 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM88 | Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM103 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM111 | Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Grass | Spec | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| TM114 | Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Ghost | Spec | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM119 | Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Grass | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM127 | Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1. | Fairy | Phys | 90 | 90% | 10 |
| TM130 | Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM132 | Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more. | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| TM137 | Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP. | Grass | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM147 | Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil. | Electric | Phys | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TM152 | Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Phys | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM159 | Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2. | Grass | Spec | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| TM163 | Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Spec | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM168 | Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight. | Grass | Spec | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| TM171 | Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera. | Normal | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM186 | High HorsepowerNo additional effect. | Ground | Phys | 95 | 95% | 10 |
| TM194 | Grassy GlideUser on Grassy Terrain: +1 priority. | Grass | Phys | 55 | 100% | 20 |
| TM204 | Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil. | Normal | Phys | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| TM205 | EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP. | Normal | Phys | — | 100% | 5 |
| TM206 | Petal BlizzardNo additional effect. Hits adjacent Pokémon. | Grass | Phys | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TM221 | Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves. | Dark | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM224 | CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def. | Ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
No moves match those filters.
Biology
They migrate according to the seasons, so some people call Sawsbuck the harbingers of spring. Like Deerling, Sawsbuck's form changes depending on the season.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Polls & views
- Official vote, Japan#537 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday
Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.
Pokédex entries
- Season Pokémon
- Unova · Black & White
- Color
- Brown
- —
About its forms: Forms only affect appearance. Sawsbuck switches forms to match the season if it is in the party upon loading the game. If the season has changed since the game was saved, and the game was saved indoors, the previous save’s season will be displayed upon loading the game, and Sawsbuck will change according to that season. Upon stepping outdoors, the change of season is displayed and Deerling will change again.
They migrate according to the seasons, so some people call Sawsbuck the harbingers of spring.
Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha SapphireThe plants growing on its horns change according to the season. The leaders of the herd possess magnificent horns.
WhiteThey migrate according to the seasons. People can tell the season by looking at Sawsbuck’s horns.
Black · X · Omega Ruby
Names around the world
- English
- Sawsbuck
- Japanese
- メブキジカ
- Japanese (romaji)
- Mebukijika
- Korean
- 바라철록
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 萌芽鹿
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 萌芽鹿
- French
- Haydaim
- German
- Kronjuwild
- Spanish
- Sawsbuck
- Italian
- Sawsbuck
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Gen IX · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V
Training
- 2 Atk
- 75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 70
- 166
- Medium
Breeding
- Field
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Evolves from Deerling: Level 34.
Y 1 area
- Friend Safari (Grass)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
X 1 area
- Friend Safari (Grass)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
White 2 2 areas
- Dragonspiral Tower (entrance)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–65
- Dragonspiral Tower (outside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–66
Black 2 2 areas
- Dragonspiral Tower (entrance)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–65
- Dragonspiral Tower (outside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–66
White 2 areas
- Dragonspiral Tower (entrance)Walking in dark grass · Lv 34–36
- Dragonspiral Tower (outside)Walking in dark grass · Lv 34–36
Black 2 areas
- Dragonspiral Tower (entrance)Walking in dark grass · Lv 34–36
- Dragonspiral Tower (outside)Walking in dark grass · Lv 34–36
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.