Fighting
#0539
— Karate Pokémon
Sawk
Height1.4 m
Weight51.0 kg
Base Exp163
BST465
Abilities
Sturdy
Inner Focus
Mold Breakerhidden
The sound of Sawk punching boulders and trees can be heard all the way from the mountains where they train.
Base Stats
HP
75
Atk
125
Def
75
SpA
30
SpD
75
Spe
85
BST465
Evolution Chain
Sawk does not evolve.
Move Learnset
Select a generation to see the moves Sawk can learn in those games
Learnset for Gen VIII games · PWR = base power · ACC = accuracy (%) · Cat = physical/special/status
Move
TypeCategoryPwrAcc
Lv1Leer
Normal—100%
Lv1Rock Smash
Fighting40100%
Lv5Focus Energy
Normal——
Lv10Double Kick
Fighting30100%
Lv15Quick Guard
Fighting——
Lv20Low Sweep
Fighting65100%
Lv25Bulk Up
Fighting——
Lv30Retaliate
Normal70100%
Lv35Brick Break
Fighting75100%
Lv40Counter
Fighting—100%
Lv45Endure
Normal——
Lv50Reversal
Fighting—100%
Lv55Close Combat
Fighting120100%
Pokédex Entries
In-game descriptions of Sawk across different games
- Pokémon Black
- "The sound of Sawk punching boulders and trees can be heard all the way from the mountains where they train."
- Pokémon White
- "Tying their belts gets them pumped and makes their punches more destructive. Disturbing their training angers them."
- Pokémon Black 2
- "Desiring the strongest karate chop, they seclude themselves in mountains and train without sleeping."
- Pokémon Sword
- "If you see a Sawk training in the mountains in its single-minded pursuit of strength, it’s best to quietly pass by."
- Pokémon Shield
- "The karate chops of a Sawk that’s trained itself to the limit can cleave the ocean itself."
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About Sawk
Sawk is the Karate Pokémon a Fighting type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 465 with Sturdy or Inner Focus as abilities.
What is Sawk weak to?
Sawk is a Fighting-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Flying, Psychic, Fairy. It resists Bug, Rock, Dark.
How to counter Sawk
To counter Sawk in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Flying or Psychic or Fairy moves and can withstand its Fighting STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Sawk in competitive teams
Sawk can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Sawk on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
