#539 Sawk
General Location Attacks Stats Egg Moves SpinOff Dex
Gen VIII Dex Gen VII Dex Gen VI Dex Gen V Dex

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Name Other Names No. Gender Ratio Type
Sawk
Japan: Dageki
ダゲキ
French: Karaclée
German: Karadonis
Korean: 타격귀
National: #539
BW Unova: #45
B2W2 Unova: #268
Male :100%
Female :0%
Abilities: Sturdy - Inner Focus - Mold Breaker (Hidden Ability)
Sturdy: The Pokémon is unaffected by One Hit Knock Out moves and in Generation V, the Pokémon cannot be knocked out when it has full Hit Points
Inner Focus: This Pokémon will not flinch. Does not prevent flinching with Focus Punch.
Hidden Ability (Available):
Mold Breaker: The Pokémon's moves are not affected by foe’s abilities during battle
Classification Height Weight Capture Rate Base Egg Steps
Karate Pokémon 4’07”
1.4m
112.4lbs
51kg
45 5,120
Experience Growth Base Happiness Effort Values Earned Flee Flag
1,000,000 Points
Medium Fast
70 2 Attack Point(s)
104
Damage Taken
*1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *2 *2 *0.5 *0.5 *1 *1 *0.5 *1
Wild Hold Item Egg Groups

Black Belt
- 5%

Expert Belt
- 1%
(Dark Grass)
Human-like
Evolutionary Chain
Locations - In-Depth Details
Black Route 10, 16, 18, Pinwheel ForestDetails
White Route 10, 16, 18, Pinwheel ForestDetails
Black 2 Route 15, 18, 23, Pinwheel Forest, Victory RoadDetails
White 2 Route 15, 18, 23, Pinwheel Forest, Victory RoadDetails
Dream World Dream Park - Beginning (B2W2 only) Details
Trainer Locations  Details

Flavor Text
Black The sound of Sawk punching boulders and trees can be heard all the way from the mountains where they train.
White Tying their belts gets them pumped and makes their punches more destructive. Disturbing their training angers them.
Black 2 Desiring the strongest karate chop, they seclude themselves in mountains and train without sleeping.
White 2

Black/White/Black 2/White 2 Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Rock Smash 40 100 15 --
The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Leer -- 100 30 --
The opposing team gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team's Defense stats are reduced.
5 Bide ?? -- 10 --
The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.
9 Focus Energy -- -- 30 --
The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.
13 Double Kick 30 100 30 --
The target is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet.
17 Low Sweep 60 100 20 --
The user attacks the target's legs swiftly, reducing the target's Speed stat.
21 Counter ?? 100 20 --
A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
25 Karate Chop 50 100 25 --
The target is attacked with a sharp chop. Critical hits land more easily.
29 Brick Break 75 100 15 --
The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.
33 Bulk Up -- -- 20 --
The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting both its Attack and Defense stats.
37 Retaliate 70 100 5 --
The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this attack's damage increases.
41 Endure -- -- 10 --
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
45 Quick Guard -- -- 15 --
The user protects itself and its allies from priority moves. If used in succession, its chance of failing rises.
49 Close Combat 120 100 5 --
The user fights the target up close without guarding itself. It also cuts the user's Defense and Sp. Def.
53 Reversal ?? 100 15 --
An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
TM06 Toxic -- 90 10 --
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM08 Bulk Up -- -- 20 --
The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting both its Attack and Defense stats.
TM10 Hidden Power ?? 100 15 --
A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11 Sunny Day -- -- 5 --
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM12 Taunt -- 100 20 --
The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
TM17 Protect -- -- 10 --
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18 Rain Dance -- -- 5 --
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.
TM21 Frustration ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM26 Earthquake 100 100 10 --
The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it.
TM27 Return ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28 Dig 80 100 10 --
The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
TM31 Brick Break 75 100 15 --
The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM32 Double Team -- -- 15 --
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80 10 --
Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target's Speed by preventing its movement.
TM42 Facade 70 100 20 --
An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
TM44 Rest -- -- 10 --
The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
TM45 Attract -- 100 15 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM47 Low Sweep 60 100 20 --
The user attacks the target's legs swiftly, reducing the target's Speed stat.
TM48 Round 60 100 15 --
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
TM52 Focus Blast 120 70 5 --
The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def.
TM56 Fling ?? 100 10 --
The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
TM66 Payback 50 100 10 --
If the user moves after the target, this attack's power will be doubled.
TM67 Retaliate 70 100 5 --
The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this attack's damage increases.
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90 5 --
The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80 5 --
The user stabs the foe with sharpened stones from below. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100 20 --
The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon's Speed stat is reduced.
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90 10 --
Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.
TM83 Work Up -- -- 30 --
The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.
TM84 Poison Jab 80 100 20 30
The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the target.
TM86 Grass Knot ?? 100 20 --
The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the damage.
TM87 Swagger -- 90 15 --
The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
TM90 Substitute -- -- 10 --
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100 15 --
The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.
HM04 Strength 80 100 15 --
The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.
Black 2/White 2 Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Block----5--
The user blocks the target's way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.
Dual Chop409015--
The user attacks its target by hitting it with brutal strikes. The target is hit twice in a row.
Fire Punch751001510
The target is punched with a fiery fist. It may also leave the target with a burn.
Helping Hand----20--
The user assists an ally by boosting the power of its attack.
Ice Punch751001510
The target is punched with an icy fist. It may also leave the target frozen.
Knock Off2010020--
The user slaps down the target's held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle.
Low Kick??10020--
A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. It inflicts greater damage on heavier targets.
Pain Split----20--
The user adds its HP to the target's HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target.
Sleep Talk----10--
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Snore4010015--
An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Superpower1201005--
The user attacks the target with great power. However, it also lowers the user's Attack and Defense.
Thunderpunch751001510
The target is punched with an electrified fist. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
Stats
  HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
Base Stats 75 125 75 30 75 85
Max Stats
Hindering Nature
Lv. 50 135 - 182 117 - 159 72 - 114 31 - 73 72 - 114 81 - 123
Lv. 100 260 - 354 229 - 314 139 - 224 58 - 143 139 - 224 157 - 242
Max Stats
Neutral Nature
Lv. 50 135 - 182 130 - 177 80 - 127 35 - 82 80 - 127 90 - 137
Lv. 100 260 - 354 255 - 349 155 - 249 65 - 159 155 - 249 175 - 269
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature
Lv. 50 135 - 182 143 - 194 88 - 139 38 - 90 88 - 139 99 - 150
Lv. 100 260 - 354 280 - 383 170 - 273 71 - 174 170 - 273 192 - 295

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