Pawniard
Pawniard is a Dark/Steel type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0624 |
|---|---|
| Type | Dark Steel |
| Species | Sharp Blade Pokémon |
| Height | 0.5 m (1′08″) |
| Weight | 10.2 kg (22.5 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Defiant 2. Inner Focus Pressure (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0130 (Black/White) 0223 (Black 2/White 2) 0048 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0337 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0246 (Sword/Shield) 0367 (Scarlet/Violet) 0029 (The Isle of Armor) 0186 (The Teal Mask) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 35 (lower than normal) |
| Base Exp. | 68 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Human-Like |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 45 | 200 | 294 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
| Defense | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
| Sp. Atk | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
| Sp. Def | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
| Speed | 60 | 112 | 240 | |
| Total | 340 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
| Black | Blades comprise this Pokémon’s entire body. If battling dulls the blades, it sharpens them on stones by the river. |
|---|---|
| White | They fight at Bisharp’s command. They cling to their prey and inflict damage by sinking their blades into it. |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Ignoring their injuries, groups attack by sinking the blades that cover their bodies into their prey. |
| X Omega Ruby |
Blades comprise this Pokémon’s entire body. If battling dulls the blades, it sharpens them on stones by the river. |
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
Ignoring their injuries, groups attack by sinking the blades that cover their bodies into their prey. |
| Ultra Sun | After shredding its prey, it sharpens its blades on a stone by the river. Each Pawniard has its own favorite sharpening stone. |
| Ultra Moon | It follows Bisharp’s orders to a tee when it attacks enemies. After slashing an opponent, Pawniard clangs both of its blades together. |
| Sword | It uses river stones to maintain the cutting edges of the blades covering its body. These sharpened blades allow it to bring down opponents. |
| Shield | A pack of these Pokémon forms to serve a Bisharp boss. Each Pawniard trains diligently, dreaming of one day taking the lead. |
| Scarlet | Pawniard will fearlessly challenge even powerful foes. In a pinch, it will cling to opponents and pierce them with the blades all over its body. |
| Violet | Any chips in its blades would prove fatal for it. After each battle, it diligently maintains its blades using its favorite sharpening stone. |
Moves learned by Pawniard
Moves learnt by level up
Pawniard does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Pawniard does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Pawniard cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Pawniard learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 5 | Fury Cutter | Bug | 40 | 95 | |
| 10 | Metal Claw | Steel | 50 | 95 | |
| 15 | Torment | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 20 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 25 | Assurance | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 30 | Metal Sound | Steel | — | 85 | |
| 35 | Slash | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 40 | Night Slash | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
| 45 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 50 | Retaliate | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 55 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 60 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 65 | Guillotine | Normal | — | 30 |
Egg moves
Pawniard learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Pawniard gen 9 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| Mean Look | Normal | — | — | |
| Quick Guard | Fighting | — | — | |
| Sucker Punch | Dark | 70 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Pawniard is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 06 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 12 | Low Kick | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| 18 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 27 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 30 | Snarl | Dark | 55 | 95 | |
| 31 | Metal Claw | Steel | 50 | 95 | |
| 36 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 39 | Low Sweep | Fighting | 65 | 100 | |
| 43 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 50 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 51 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 55 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 57 | False Swipe | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 58 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 61 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
| 62 | Foul Play | Dark | 95 | 100 | |
| 65 | Air Slash | Flying | 75 | 95 | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 81 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
| 82 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
| 83 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 87 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 88 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 93 | Flash Cannon | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 94 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 99 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 104 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 105 | X-Scissor | Bug | 80 | 100 | |
| 116 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| 150 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 170 | Steel Beam | Steel | 140 | 95 | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 177 | Spite | Ghost | — | 100 | |
| 199 | Lash Out | Dark | 75 | 100 | |
| 223 | Metal Sound | Steel | — | 85 |
Pawniard sprites
Where to find Pawniard
| Black White |
Route 9, 11 |
|---|---|
| Black 2 White 2 |
Route 9 |
| X Y |
Route 15, Lost Hotel |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Route 17 |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Route 8, Giant's Cap, Giant's Mirror, Motostoke Outskirts, Motostoke Riverbank, Stony Wilderness, Challenge Road, Forest of Focus, Potbottom Desert, Soothing Wetlands |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet |
Tagtree Thicket, North Province (Area Two), East Province (Area Three), South Province (Area Five), The Great Crater of Paldea |
| Legends: Z-A | Location data not yet available |
Other languages
| English | Pawniard |
|---|---|
| Japanese | コマタナ (Komatana) |
| German | Gladiantri |
| French | Scalpion |
| Italian | Pawniard |
| Spanish | Pawniard |
| Korean | 자망칼 (jamangkal) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 驹刀小兵 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 駒刀小兵 |
| English |
Sharp Blade Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | はものポケモン |
| German | Stahlklingen-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Coupant |
| Italian | Pokémon Lamaffilata |
| Spanish | Pokémon Tajo |
| Korean | 날붙이포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 利器宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 利器寶可夢 |
Name origin
- pawn
- the least important chess piece
- poniard
- a dagger


