TL;DR. Sawk is a pure fighting-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 465. The sound of Sawk punching boulders and trees can be heard all the way from the mountains where they train.
The sound of Sawk punching boulders and trees can be heard all the way from the mountains where they train.
Stat spread.
Total of 465. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Sawk in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Sawk reaches 2,788 CP at level 40 and 3,189 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
Shiny Sawk first appeared on July 17, 2021, during Pokémon GO Fest 2021.
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Nov 25 to Nov 30, 2025, 3-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 25 to Nov 30, 2025 | 3-star | Final Justice |
| May 4 to May 9, 2024 | 3-star | Rivals Week |
Sawk in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Sawk across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #507 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Sawk.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Sawk, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Sawk?
Sawk is a pure Fighting-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Sawk weak to?
Sawk takes 2× damage from Flying, Psychic, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Sawk resistant to?
Sawk resists Bug, Rock, Dark. It has no full immunities.
Does Sawk evolve?
Sawk does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Sawk from?
Sawk was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0539.
What are Sawk's base stats?
Sawk has HP 75, Attack 125, Defense 75, Special Attack 30, Special Defense 75, and Speed 85. Total base stat total: 465.
What are Sawk's abilities?
Sawk can have the abilities Sturdy, Inner Focus, plus the Hidden Ability Mold Breaker.
Is Sawk legendary or mythical?
No. Sawk is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Sawk's best stat?
Sawk's highest base stat is Attack at 125, which ranks 17th of 73 Fighting-type Pokémon.
Is Sawk good?
Sawk has a base stat total of 465, the 466th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 44th among Fighting-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Sawk as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Sawk is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Sawk vs. the average Fighting-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 73 Fighting-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Sawk | Fighting avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 75 | 78 | -3 |
| Attack | 125 | 104 | +21 |
| Defense | 75 | 76 | -1 |
| Special Attack | 30 | 64 | -34 |
| Special Defense | 75 | 70 | +5 |
| Speed | 85 | 75 | +10 |
| Total | 465 | 467 | -2 |
Sawk appears in 11 games.
Every mainline release where Sawk is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Sawk.
Every main-series game Sawk is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletNot in the game
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.0+)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (3★ Fighting-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- SwordObtainable
- WildRoute 8, Bridge Field, Giant's Mirror, Motostoke Outskirts, Motostoke Riverbank
- RaidNorth Lake Miloch, Dusty Bowl (Max Raid Battle)
- ShieldObtainable
- In-game tradeTrade Vanillish in Circhester
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIITransfer onlyNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- XObtainable
- WildRoute 11
- WildFriend Safari (Fighting) (needs another player)
- YObtainable
- WildFriend Safari (Fighting) (needs another player)
- Omega RubyTrade
- Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildRoute 112 (hidden Pokémon (After capturing or defeating Kyogre))
Generation VObtainable
- BlackObtainable
- WildRoutes 10, 15, 18, Pinwheel Forest (outside) (tall grass)
- WhiteObtainable
- WildRoutes 10, 15, 18, Pinwheel Forest (outside) (rustling grass)
- Black 2Obtainable
- WildRoutes 15, 18, 23, Pinwheel Forest (outside) (tall grass)
- WildBlack 2 and White 2 (rustling grass)
- White 2Obtainable
- WildRoutes 15, 18, 23, Pinwheel Forest (outside), Black 2 and White 2 (rustling grass)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Sawk appears in 13 episodes.
From BW041 (2011-08-04) through JN048 (2020-12-04).
TCG Pocket appearances
Sawk in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Sawk
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.