Sawk

#539 in the National Pokédex • Karate Pokémon

Normal

Shiny

Throh Sewaddle

Details

Type

Weak to

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	-
EV yield	2 Atk
Catch rate	45
Base Exp.	163

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg groups	Human-Like
Gender	100% male 0% female
Egg cycles	20

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Sawk

#539

No evolutions

Held-item rates for this form. Some Pokémon have no wild encounter in Sun/Moon; check their acquisition requirements.

Black Belt

Moon

Sun

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Leer	Status	-	100	30	The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.
Start	Focus Energy	Status	-	-	30	The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.
Start	Bide	Physical	-	-	10	The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.
Start	Rock Smash	Physical	40	100	15	The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
5	Double Kick	Physical	30	100	30	The target is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet.
9	Low Sweep	Physical	65	100	20	The user makes a swift attack on the target’s legs, which lowers the target’s Speed stat.
13	Counter	Physical	-	100	20	A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
17	Karate Chop	Physical	50	100	25	The target is attacked with a sharp chop. Critical hits land more easily.
21	Brick Break	Physical	75	100	15	The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
25	Bulk Up	Status	-	-	20	The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, raising both its Attack and Defense stats.
29	Retaliate	Physical	70	100	5	The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move’s power is increased.
33	Endure	Status	-	-	10	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
37	Quick Guard	Status	-	-	15	The user protects itself and its allies from priority moves.
41	Close Combat	Physical	120	100	5	The user fights the target up close without guarding itself. This also lowers the user’s Defense and Sp. Def stats.
45	Reversal	Physical	-	100	15	An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun and Moon.

		Class				Description
TM01	Work Up	Status	-	-	30	The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	90	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM08	Bulk Up	Status	-	-	20	The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, raising both its Attack and Defense stats.
TM10	Hidden Power	Special	60	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.
TM12	Taunt	Status	-	100	20	The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM26	Earthquake	Physical	100	100	10	The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM31	Brick Break	Physical	75	100	15	The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Physical	60	95	15	Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	10	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM47	Low Sweep	Physical	65	100	20	The user makes a swift attack on the target’s legs, which lowers the target’s Speed stat.
TM48	Round	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
TM52	Focus Blast	Special	120	70	5	The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
TM56	Fling	Physical	-	100	10	The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.
TM66	Payback	Physical	50	100	10	The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.
TM71	Stone Edge	Physical	100	80	5	The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.
TM78	Bulldoze	Physical	60	100	20	The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.
TM80	Rock Slide	Physical	75	90	10	Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
TM84	Poison Jab	Physical	80	100	20	The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
TM86	Grass Knot	Special	-	100	20	The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	85	15	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
TM88	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM90	Substitute	Status	-	-	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM100	Confide	Status	-	-	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Imports and compatible Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon trades have separate requirements. Individual options do not guarantee every four-move combination.

	Class				Acquisition source	Description
Block	Status	-	-	5	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.
Block	Status	-	-	5	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.
Dig	Physical	80	100	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
Dual Chop	Physical	40	90	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user attacks its target by hitting it with brutal strikes. The target is hit twice in a row.
Dual Chop	Physical	40	90	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user attacks its target by hitting it with brutal strikes. The target is hit twice in a row.
Fire Punch	Physical	75	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is punched with a fiery fist. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Fire Punch	Physical	75	100	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The target is punched with a fiery fist. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.
Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.
Helping Hand	Status	-	-	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.
Helping Hand	Status	-	-	20	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.
Ice Punch	Physical	75	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen.
Ice Punch	Physical	75	100	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen.
Knock Off	Physical	65	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.
Knock Off	Physical	65	100	20	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.
Laser Focus	Status	-	-	30	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user concentrates intensely. The attack on the next turn always results in a critical hit.
Low Kick	Physical	-	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.
Low Kick	Physical	-	100	20	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.
Pain Split	Status	-	-	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user adds its HP to the target’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target.
Pain Split	Status	-	-	20	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user adds its HP to the target’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target.
Power-Up Punch	Physical	40	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.
Secret Power	Physical	70	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.
Snore	Special	50	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Snore	Special	50	100	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Strength	Physical	80	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.
Superpower	Physical	120	100	5	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats.
Superpower	Physical	120	100	5	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats.
Throat Chop	Physical	80	100	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user attacks the target’s throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using moves that emit sound for two turns.
Thunder Punch	Physical	75	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Thunder Punch	Physical	75	100	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Zen Headbutt	Physical	80	90	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Zen Headbutt	Physical	80	90	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.