TL;DR. Pawniard is a dark/steel-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 340. Blades comprise this Pokémon’s entire body. If battling dulls the blades, it sharpens them on stones by the river.
Blades comprise this Pokémon’s entire body. If battling dulls the blades, it sharpens them on stones by the river.
Stat spread.
Total of 340. 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.
Pawniard 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, Pawniard reaches 1,433 CP at level 40 and 1,640 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
Shiny Pawniard first appeared on November 14, 2022, during Team GO Rocket Takeover.
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Recent raid runs
Last in raids: May 10 to May 18, 2025, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| May 10 to May 18, 2025 | 1-star | Crown Clash |
| Jul 25 to Jul 30, 2024 | 1-star | Ultra Unlock: Strength of Steel |
Pawniard in competitive play.
Pawniard is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #412 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Pawniard.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Pawniard, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Pawniard?
Pawniard is a Dark/Steel-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Pawniard weak to?
Pawniard takes 4× damage from Fighting. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Fire, Ground.
What is Pawniard resistant to?
Pawniard is immune to Poison, Psychic. It also resists Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Rock, Ghost, Dragon, Dark, Steel.
How does Pawniard evolve?
Pawniard evolves into Bisharp (Level 52).
What generation is Pawniard from?
Pawniard was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0624.
What are Pawniard's base stats?
Pawniard has HP 45, Attack 85, Defense 70, Special Attack 40, Special Defense 40, and Speed 60. Total base stat total: 340.
What are Pawniard's abilities?
Pawniard can have the abilities Defiant, Inner Focus, plus the Hidden Ability Pressure.
Is Pawniard legendary or mythical?
No. Pawniard is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Pawniard's best stat?
Pawniard's highest base stat is Attack at 85, which ranks 77th of 131 Dark-type Pokémon.
Is Pawniard good?
Pawniard has a base stat total of 340, the 719th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 107th among Dark-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Pawniard 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 Pawniard is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Pawniard vs. the average Dark-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 131 Dark-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Pawniard | Dark avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 45 | 74 | -29 |
| Attack | 85 | 92 | -7 |
| Defense | 70 | 89 | -19 |
| Special Attack | 40 | 72 | -32 |
| Special Defense | 40 | 74 | -34 |
| Speed | 60 | 69 | -9 |
| Total | 340 | 470 | -130 |
Pawniard appears in 17 games.
Every mainline release where Pawniard 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
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Pawniard.
Every main-series game Pawniard is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildSouth Province: Area Five
- WildEast Province: Area Three
- WildNorth Province: Area Two
- RaidTera Raid Battles (2★)
- WildFellhorn Gorge, Oni Mountain, Wistful Fields, Kitakami Wilds, Timeless Woods (The Teal Mask)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildRoute 8, Motostoke Outskirts, Giant's Cap, Giant's Mirror, Stony Wilderness, Motostoke Riverbank
- RaidWest Lake Axewell, Giant's Seat, Stony Wilderness, Giant's Mirror, Dusty Bowl, Hammerlocke Hills (Max Raid Battle)
- WildSoothing Wetlands, Forest of Focus, Challenge Road, Potbottom Desert (The Isle of Armor)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildRoute 17 (SOS Battle)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoute 15, Lost Hotel
- WildFriend Safari (Dark) (needs another player)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildRoutes 9 and 11
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildRoute 9
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Pawniard appears in 5 episodes.
From BW040 (2011-07-21) through XY100 (2015-12-10).
TCG Pocket appearances
Pawniard in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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