Sawk
Sawk is a Fighting type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0539 |
|---|---|
| Type | Fighting |
| Species | Karate Pokémon |
| Height | 1.4 m (4′07″) |
| Weight | 51.0 kg (112.4 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Sturdy 2. Inner Focus Mold Breaker (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0045 (Black/White) 0268 (Black 2/White 2) 0098 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0249 (Sword/Shield) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 163 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Human-Like |
|---|---|
| Gender | 100% male, 0% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 75 | 260 | 354 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 125 | 229 | 383 | |
| Defense | 75 | 139 | 273 | |
| Sp. Atk | 30 | 58 | 174 | |
| Sp. Def | 75 | 139 | 273 | |
| Speed | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
| Total | 465 | 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
- Sawk does not evolve.
Sawk changes
- In Generations 5-7, Sawk has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Black | The sound of Sawk punching boulders and trees can be heard all the way from the mountains where they train. |
|---|---|
| White | Tying their belts gets them pumped and makes their punches more destructive. Disturbing their training angers them. |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Desiring the strongest karate chop, they seclude themselves in mountains and train without sleeping. |
| X Omega Ruby |
Desiring the strongest karate chop, they seclude themselves in mountains and train without sleeping. |
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
Tying their belts gets them pumped and makes their punches more destructive. Disturbing their training angers them. |
| Sword | If you see a Sawk training in the mountains in its single-minded pursuit of strength, it’s best to quietly pass by. |
| Shield | The karate chops of a Sawk that’s trained itself to the limit can cleave the ocean itself. |
Moves learned by Sawk
Moves learnt by level up
Sawk does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Sawk does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Sawk cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Sawk learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
| 5 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
| 10 | Double Kick | Fighting | 30 | 100 | |
| 15 | Quick Guard | Fighting | — | — | |
| 20 | Low Sweep | Fighting | 65 | 100 | |
| 25 | Bulk Up | Fighting | — | — | |
| 30 | Retaliate | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 35 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 40 | Counter | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| 45 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 50 | Reversal | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| 55 | Close Combat | Fighting | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Sawk does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.
Move Tutor moves
Sawk can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Moves learnt by TM
Sawk is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | Mega Punch | Normal | 80 | 85 | |
| 01 | Mega Kick | Normal | 120 | 75 | |
| 03 | Fire Punch | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
| 04 | Ice Punch | Ice | 75 | 100 | |
| 05 | Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
| 09 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 15 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 22 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 26 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 31 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 33 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 34 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 41 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| 42 | Revenge | Fighting | 60 | 100 | |
| 43 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 48 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 57 | Payback | Dark | 50 | 100 | |
| 59 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 75 | Low Sweep | Fighting | 65 | 100 | |
| 76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 79 | Retaliate | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 81 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Sawk is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 | Low Kick | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| 10 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 13 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
| 20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 21 | Reversal | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| 26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 37 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 39 | Superpower | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
| 48 | Bulk Up | Fighting | — | — | |
| 53 | Close Combat | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
| 57 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| 64 | Focus Blast | Fighting | 120 | 70 | |
| 69 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
| 75 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 77 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
| 85 | Work Up | Normal | — | — | |
| 95 | Throat Chop | Dark | 80 | 100 |
Sawk sprites
Where to find Sawk
| Black White |
Route 10, 15, 18, Pinwheel Forest |
|---|---|
| Black 2 White 2 |
Route 15, 18, 23, Victory Road, Pinwheel Forest |
| X | Route 11 |
| Y Omega Ruby |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Alpha Sapphire | Route 112 |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword | Route 8, Bridge Field, Giant's Mirror, Motostoke Outskirts, Motostoke Riverbank |
| Shield | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Sawk questions
- What is a good moveset for Sawk?
- How did Outrage KO a Sawk with Sturdy?
- Is Sawk a sweeper or something else?
- Where to find Sawk in Pokemon White?
- Does Mold Breaker affect the player's ability too?
- Would an unboosted head smash coming from a choice scarf rampardos w/mold breaker OHKO sawk?
- Mienshao/Conkeldurr/Scrafty/Throh/Sawk?
- Ice Punch or Poison Jab?
- Sawk or Conkeldurr in Black???
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
| English | Sawk |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ダゲキ (Dageki) |
| German | Karadonis |
| French | Karaclée |
| Italian | Sawk |
| Spanish | Sawk |
| Korean | 타격귀 (tagyeokgwi) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 打击鬼 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 打擊鬼 |
| English |
Karate Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | からてポケモン |
| German | Karate-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Karaté |
| Italian | Pokémon Karate |
| Spanish | Pokémon Kárate |
| Korean | 태권도포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 空手道宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 空手道寶可夢 |
Name origin
- sock
- to punch