←  #538 Throh | #540 Sewaddle  → |
Sawk
#539
- Karate Pokemon
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| gender | 100.0%  |
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| height | 5'7" | 1.4 m | |
| weight | 112.5 lb. | 51.0 kg | |
| generation |
5th (Black & White) National: #539 | Unova: #045
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Family
 #539 - Sawk |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Steps to Hatch |
|---|---|
| Humanshape | 5,100 |
Locations
Where to catch Sawk in Pokemon Black
| Area | Levels | Method | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinwheel Forest (Outside) | 12-15 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% |
| Pinwheel Forest (Outside) | 14-17 | Walking in dark grass | 10% |
| Route 10 | 33-36 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% |
| Route 10 | 38-41 | Walking in dark grass | 10% |
| Route 10 (Victory Road Gate) | 33-36 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% |
| Route 10 (Victory Road Gate) | 38-41 | Walking in dark grass | 10% |
| Route 15 | 48-49 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15% |
| Route 15 | 58-59 | Walking in dark grass | 15% |
| Route 18 | 29-31 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% |
| Route 18 | 33-35 | Walking in dark grass | 10% |
Where to catch Sawk in Pokemon White
| Area | Levels | Method | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinwheel Forest (Outside) | 15 | Walking in rustling grass | 5% |
| Route 10 | 36 | Walking in rustling grass | 5% |
| Route 10 (Victory Road Gate) | 36 | Walking in rustling grass | 5% |
| Route 15 | 50 | Walking in rustling grass | 5% |
| Route 18 | 31 | Walking in rustling grass | 5% |
Where to catch Sawk in Pokemon Black 2
| Area | Levels | Method | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinwheel Forest (Outside) | 55-57 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15% |
| Pinwheel Forest (Outside) | 63-65 | Walking in dark grass | 15% |
| Victory Road (Unknown Area 76) | 50 | Walking in rustling grass | 5% |
| Route 15 | 55-57 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% |
| Route 15 | 63-65 | Walking in dark grass | 20% |
| Route 18 | 57-59 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% |
| Route 18 | 65-67 | Walking in dark grass | 20% |
| Route 23 | 48-49 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 25% |
| Route 23 | 53-54 | Walking in dark grass | 25% |
Where to catch Sawk in Pokemon White 2
| Area | Levels | Method | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinwheel Forest (Outside) | 57 | Walking in rustling grass | 5% |
| Victory Road (Unknown Area 76) | 50 | Walking in rustling grass | 5% |
| Route 15 | 57 | Walking in rustling grass | 5% |
| Route 18 | 59 | Walking in rustling grass | 5% |
| Route 23 | 51 | Walking in rustling grass | 5% |
Moves
Abilities
| Sturdy | Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP. |
| Inner Focus | Prevents flinching. |
Level-up Moves
| Lv. | Move | Type | Class | Pow. | PP | Acc. | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leer |  |  | -- | 30 | 100% | Lowers the target's Defense by one stage. |
| 1 | Rock Smash | |  | 40 | 15 | 100% | Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage. |
| 5 | Bide | | | 1 | 10 | -- | User waits for 2-3 turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took. |
| 9 | Focus Energy | | | -- | 30 | -- | Increases the user's chance to score a critical hit. |
| 13 | Double Kick | | | 30 | 30 | 100% | Hits twice in one turn. |
| 17 | Low Sweep | | | 60 | 20 | 100% | Lowers the target's Speed by one stage. |
| 21 | Counter | | | 1 | 20 | 100% | Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took. |
| 25 | Karate Chop | | | 50 | 25 | 100% | Has an increased chance for a critical hit. |
| 29 | Brick Break | | | 75 | 15 | 100% | Destroys Reflect and Light Screen. |
| 33 | Bulk Up | | | -- | 20 | -- | Raises the user's Attack and Defense by one stage. |
| 37 | Retaliate | | | 70 | 5 | 100% | Has double power if a friendly Pokemon fainted last turn. |
| 41 | Endure | | | -- | 10 | -- | Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn. |
| 45 | Quick Guard | | | -- | 15 | -- | Prevents any priority moves from hitting friendly Pokemon this turn. |
| 49 | Close Combat | | | 120 | 5 | 100% | Lowers the user's Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage. |
| 53 | Reversal | | | 1 | 15 | 100% | Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power. |
TMs/HMs
| # | Move | Type | Class | Pow. | PP | Acc. | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM6 | Toxic |  | | -- | 10 | 90% | Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn. |
| TM8 | Bulk Up | | | -- | 20 | -- | Raises the user's Attack and Defense by one stage. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | |  | 1 | 15 | 100% | Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day |  | | -- | 5 | -- | Changes the weather to sunny for five turns. |
| TM12 | Taunt |  | | -- | 20 | 100% | For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves. |
| TM17 | Protect | | | -- | 10 | -- | Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance |  | | -- | 5 | -- | Changes the weather to rain for five turns. |
| TM21 | Frustration | | | 1 | 20 | 100% | Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102. |
| TM26 | Earthquake |  | | 100 | 10 | 100% | Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users. |
| TM27 | Return | | | 1 | 20 | 100% | Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102. |
| TM28 | Dig | | | 80 | 10 | 100% | User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. |
| TM31 | Brick Break | | | 75 | 15 | 100% | Destroys Reflect and Light Screen. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | | -- | 15 | -- | Raises the user's evasion by one stage. |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb |  | | 50 | 10 | 80% | Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage. |
| TM42 | Facade | | | 70 | 20 | 100% | Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. |
| TM44 | Rest |  | | -- | 10 | -- | User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself. |
| TM45 | Attract | | | -- | 15 | 100% | Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user. |
| TM47 | Low Sweep | | | 60 | 20 | 100% | Lowers the target's Speed by one stage. |
| TM48 | Round | | | 60 | 15 | 100% | Has double power if it's used more than once per turn. |
| TM52 | Focus Blast | | | 120 | 5 | 70% | Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage. |
| TM56 | Fling | | | 1 | 10 | 100% | Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item. |
| TM66 | Payback | | | 50 | 10 | 100% | Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn. |
| TM67 | Retaliate | | | 70 | 5 | 100% | Has double power if a friendly Pokemon fainted last turn. |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | | | 150 | 5 | 90% | User foregoes its next turn to recharge. |
| TM71 | Stone Edge | | | 100 | 5 | 80% | Has an increased chance for a critical hit. |
| TM78 | Bulldoze | | | 60 | 20 | 100% | Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage. |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | | | 75 | 10 | 90% | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. |
| TM83 | Work Up | | | -- | 30 | -- | Raises the user's Attack and Special Attack by one stage each. |
| TM84 | Poison Jab | | | 80 | 20 | 100% | Has a 30% chance to poison the target. |
| TM86 | Grass Knot |  | | 1 | 20 | 100% | Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power. |
| TM87 | Swagger | | | -- | 15 | 90% | Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target. |
| TM90 | Substitute | | | -- | 10 | -- | Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks. |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | | | 40 | 15 | 100% | Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage. |
| HM4 | Strength | | | 80 | 15 | 100% | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. |
Egg Moves
| Move | Type | Class | Pow. | PP | Acc. | Effect |
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Stats
| at level 100 | Base | Hindering (90%) | Neutral (100%) | Beneficial (110%) |
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| HP | 75 | 260 - 354 | 260 - 354 | 260 - 354 |
| Attack | 125 | 229 - 314 | 255 - 349 | 280 - 383 |
| Defense | 75 | 139 - 224 | 155 - 249 | 170 - 273 |
| Sp. Attack | 30 | 58 - 143 | 65 - 159 | 71 - 174 |
| Sp. Defense | 75 | 139 - 224 | 155 - 249 | 170 - 273 |
| Speed | 85 | 157 - 242 | 175 - 269 | 192 - 295 |
| TOTAL |
465
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Other Stats
| Base Experience | Max Experience | Catch Rate | Happiness | EV Yields |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 163 | 1,000,000 | 45 | 70 | Attack: 2 points |
Damage Taken
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Images
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| White |
Flavortext
| Black 2 | Desiring the strongest karate chop, they seclude themselves in mountains and train without sleeping. |
| White 2 | |
| Black | The sound of Sawk punching boulders and trees can be heard all the way from the mountains where they train. |
| White |
| ← #538 Throh | #540 Sewaddle → |