#539
Sawk
If you see a Sawk training in the mountains in its single-minded pursuit of strength, it's best to quietly pass by.
- Height
- 1.4 m
- Weight
- 51 kg
- Generation
- 5
- EV yield
- +2 Attack
Base stats
Abilities
If this Pokemon is at full HP, it survives one hit with at least 1 HP. OHKO moves fail when used against this Pokemon.
This Pokemon cannot be made to flinch. This Pokemon is immune to the effect of the Intimidate Ability.
This Pokemon's moves and their effects ignore certain Abilities of other Pokemon. The Abilities that can be negated are Armor Tail, Aroma Veil, Aura Break, Battle Armor, Big Pecks, Bulletproof, Clear Body, Contrary, Damp, Dazzling, Disguise, Dry Skin, Earth Eater, Filter, Flash Fire, Flower Gift, Flower Veil, Fluffy, Friend Guard, Fur Coat, Good as Gold, Grass Pelt, Guard Dog, Heatproof, Heavy Metal, Hyper Cutter, Ice Face, Ice Scales, Illuminate, Immunity, Inner Focus, Insomnia, Keen Eye, Leaf Guard, Levitate, Light Metal, Lightning Rod, Limber, Magic Bounce, Magma Armor, Marvel Scale, Mind's Eye, Mirror Armor, Motor Drive, Multiscale, Oblivious, Overcoat, Own Tempo, Pastel Veil, Punk Rock, Purifying Salt, Queenly Majesty, Sand Veil, Sap Sipper, Shell Armor, Shield Dust, Simple, Snow Cloak, Solid Rock, Soundproof, Sticky Hold, Storm Drain, Sturdy, Suction Cups, Sweet Veil, Tangled Feet, Telepathy, Tera Shell, Thermal Exchange, Thick Fat, Unaware, Vital Spirit, Volt Absorb, Water Absorb, Water Bubble, Water Veil, Well-Baked Body, White Smoke, Wind Rider, Wonder Guard, and Wonder Skin. This affects every other Pokemon on the field, whether or not it is a target of this Pokemon's move, and whether or not their Ability is beneficial to this Pokemon.
Recommended natures Smogon Gen 8
Jolly +Speed −Sp. Atk
Choice Attacker, Sturdy Boots, Choice Scarf
Adamant +Attack −Sp. Atk
Custap Berry, Choice Band
View the full set on Smogon
Weaknesses & resistances
Where to catch
| Region | Location | Rarity | Time | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoenn | Jagged Pass | 18–21 | |||
| Hoenn | Route 112 | 15–17 | |||
| Hoenn | Route 112 (North) | 15–17 |
Item drops
Items it may drop when caught or fainted (higher chance on faint).
Moves
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow. | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rock Smash50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1. | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | |
| 1 | LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1. | Status | — | 100 | 30 | |
| 5 | Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2. | Status | — | — | 30 | |
| 10 | Double KickHits 2 times in one turn. | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 | |
| 15 | Quick GuardProtects allies from priority attacks this turn. | Status | — | — | 15 | |
| 20 | Low Sweep100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | |
| 25 | Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1. | Status | — | — | 20 | |
| 30 | RetaliatePower doubles if an ally fainted last turn. | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 | |
| 35 | Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune. | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | |
| 40 | CounterIf hit by physical attack, returns double damage. | Physical | — | 100 | 20 | |
| 45 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Status | — | — | 10 | |
| 50 | ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left. | Physical | — | 100 | 15 | |
| 55 | Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1. | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
