#539 Sawk

#539 Sawk

Height1.4 m(4'07")
Weight51 kg(112.4 lbs)
Gender100%0%
Gen 5

Sawk Evolution

Sawk's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 75
291
Attack 125
286
Defense 75
186
Sp. Atk 30
96
Sp. Def 75
186
Speed 85
206
1251
Type Effectiveness

Sawk Abilities

Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.

Prevents flinching.

Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move.

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Sawk Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription

Sawk Sprites

Pokedex 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

Desiring the strongest karate chop, they seclude themselves in mountains and train without sleeping.

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.

In Other Languages

Sawk's Japanese name is Dageki (ダゲキ). Here are all the official names for Sawk across different languages:

JapaneseダゲキDageki
Korean타격귀
Chinese (Traditional)打擊鬼
FrenchKaraclée
GermanKaradonis
SpanishSawk
ItalianSawk
Chinese (Simplified)打击鬼

Sawk Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time5,120 steps(20 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate45
Base Friendship70
Growth RateMedium
Base Experience163

How to Get Sawk

Sawk can be encountered in the wild across multiple Pokemon games. Here is how to obtain Sawk in every game where it is available:

FAQ

About Sawk

Sawk is a Fighting-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 465, Sawk is classified as a Karate Pokémon and is part of the Sawk evolution line.

In competitive play, Sawk is placed in the Untiered tier where it holds a 0% usage rate. Its key abilities are Sturdy and Inner Focus and Mold Breaker, which allow it to function as a reliable lead with built-in survivability. Sawk is weak to Flying, Psychic, Fairy-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Sawk can learn 68 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include . Standing at 1.4m tall and weighing 51kg, Sawk has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Unova region games.