Sawsbuck
TL;DR. Sawsbuck is a normal/grass-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 475. They migrate according to the seasons. People can tell the season by looking at Sawsbuck’s horns.
They migrate according to the seasons. People can tell the season by looking at Sawsbuck’s horns.
Stat spread.
Total of 475. 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.
Sawsbuck 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, Sawsbuck reaches 2,416 CP at level 40 and 2,764 CP as a best buddy.
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Sawsbuck in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Sawsbuck across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #1034 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Sawsbuck.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Sawsbuck, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Sawsbuck?
Sawsbuck is a Normal/Grass-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Sawsbuck weak to?
Sawsbuck takes 2× damage from Fire, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Flying, Bug. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Sawsbuck resistant to?
Sawsbuck is immune to Ghost. It also resists Water, Grass, Electric, Ground.
How does Sawsbuck evolve?
Sawsbuck evolves from Deerling (Level 34). Sawsbuck is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Sawsbuck from?
Sawsbuck was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0586.
What are Sawsbuck's base stats?
Sawsbuck has HP 80, Attack 100, Defense 70, Special Attack 60, Special Defense 70, and Speed 95. Total base stat total: 475.
What are Sawsbuck's abilities?
Sawsbuck can have the abilities Chlorophyll, Sap Sipper, plus the Hidden Ability Serene Grace.
Is Sawsbuck legendary or mythical?
No. Sawsbuck is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Sawsbuck's best stat?
Sawsbuck's highest base stat is Attack at 100, which ranks 42nd of 253 Normal-type Pokémon.
Is Sawsbuck good?
Sawsbuck has a base stat total of 475, the 431st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 91st among Normal-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Sawsbuck 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 Sawsbuck is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Sawsbuck vs. the average Normal-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 253 Normal-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Sawsbuck | Normal avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 80 | 72 | +8 |
| Attack | 100 | 75 | +25 |
| Defense | 70 | 66 | +4 |
| Special Attack | 60 | 65 | -5 |
| Special Defense | 70 | 68 | +2 |
| Speed | 95 | 65 | +30 |
| Total | 475 | 411 | +64 |
Sawsbuck appears in 12 games.
Every mainline release where Sawsbuck 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
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Sawsbuck in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 6 games have a known habitat.
Sawsbuck appears in 7 episodes.
From BW019 (2011-02-17) through XY085 (2015-08-20).
- BW019 A Connoisseur's Revenge! Black & White 2011-06-11
- BW039 Reunion Battles in Nimbasa! Black & White 2011-10-29
- BW054 The Four Seasons of Sawsbuck! Black & White 2012-03-24
- BW059 Stopping the Rage of Legends!: Part 1 Black & White 2012-04-28
- BW060 Stopping the Rage of Legends!: Part 2 Black & White 2012-05-05
- BW120 Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals! Black & White 2013-07-06
- XY085 Mending a Broken Spirit! XY 2015-10-17
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Sawsbuck partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Sawsbuck partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
Pokémon like Sawsbuck
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