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Pawniard

#246 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Sharp Blade Pokémon

Sword

It uses river stones to maintain the cutting edges of the blades covering its body. These sharpened blades allow it to bring down opponents.

Shield

A pack of these Pokémon forms to serve a Bisharp boss. Each Pawniard trains diligently, dreaming of one day taking the lead.

Pokédexes

Galar #246Isle of Armor #29

Egg Group

Human-Like

Steps to Hatch

5,120

Effort Values Yielded

1 Atk

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

120

Base Experience

68
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Pawniard

Pawniard

#246

Level 52

Bisharp

Bisharp

#247

Golurk

Bisharp

Pawniard normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Pawniard sprite

Shiny

Pawniard

Sharp Blade Pokémon

#246
DarkSteel

Height

0.5 m

Weight

10.2 kg

Base XP

68

Abilities

DefiantInner FocusPressure

HP

45

Attack

85

Defense

70

Sp. Atk

40

Sp. Def

40

Speed

60

Total

340

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 4× from

Fighting

Takes 2× from

FireGround

Resistances

Takes 0× from

PoisonPsychic

Takes 0.25× from

GhostDark

Takes 0.5× from

NormalGrassIceFlyingRockDragonSteel
Class
Description
StartScratchNormalPhysical4010035

Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.

StartLeerNormalStatus-10030

The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.

5Fury CutterBugPhysical409520

The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.

10Metal ClawSteelPhysical509535

The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat.

15TormentDarkStatus-10015

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

20Scary FaceNormalStatus-10010

The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.

25AssuranceDarkPhysical6010010

If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.

30Metal SoundSteelStatus-8540

A horrible sound like scraping metal harshly lowers the target’s Sp. Def stat.

35SlashNormalPhysical7010020

The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.

40Night SlashDarkPhysical7010015

The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.

45Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

50Laser FocusNormalStatus--30

The user concentrates intensely. The attack on the next turn always results in a critical hit.

55Iron HeadSteelPhysical8010015

The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.

60Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

65GuillotineNormalPhysical-305

A vicious, tearing attack with big pincers. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.

Class
Description
HeadbuttNormalPhysical7010015

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Mean LookNormalStatus--5

The user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.

Quick GuardFightingStatus--15

The user protects itself and its allies from priority moves.

Sucker PunchDarkPhysical701005

This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.

Class
Description
TM14Thunder WaveElectricStatus-9020

The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.

TM15DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.

TM16ScreechNormalStatus-8540

An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat.

TM21RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

TM23ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.

TM24SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

TM25ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM26Scary FaceNormalStatus-10010

The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.

TM31AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM32SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.

TM33Rain DanceWaterStatus--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.

TM37Beat UpDarkPhysical-10010

The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks.

TM39FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM42RevengeFightingPhysical6010010

This attack move’s power is doubled if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn.

TM43Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

TM48Rock TombRockPhysical609515

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

TM57PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

TM58AssuranceDarkPhysical6010010

If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.

TM59FlingDarkPhysical-10010

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.

TM65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

TM69Psycho CutPsychicPhysical7010020

The user tears at the target with blades formed by psychic power. Critical hits land more easily.

TM75Low SweepFightingPhysical6510020

The user makes a swift attack on the target’s legs, which lowers the target’s Speed stat.

TM76RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM79RetaliateNormalPhysical701005

The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move’s power is increased.

TM85SnarlDarkSpecial559515

The user yells as if it’s ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokémon.

TM94False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040

A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.

TR00Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

TR07Low KickFightingPhysical-10020

A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.

TR20SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

TR26EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TR27Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TR37TauntDarkStatus-10020

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

TR46Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

TR57Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020

The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.

TR58Dark PulseDarkSpecial8010015

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch.

TR60X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

TR74Iron HeadSteelPhysical8010015

The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.

TR76Stealth RockRockStatus--20

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

TR77Grass KnotGrassSpecial-10020

The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.

TR81Foul PlayDarkPhysical9510015

The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the damage it deals.

Class
Description
Lash OutDarkPhysical751005

The user lashes out to vent its frustration toward the target. If the user’s stats were lowered during this turn, the power of this move is doubled.

Steel BeamSteelSpecial140955

The user fires a beam of steel that it collected from its entire body. This also damages the user.

Defiant

Ability Slot 1

Boosts the Pokémon’s Attack stat sharply when its stats are lowered.

Raises Attack two stages upon having any stat lowered.

Inner Focus

Ability Slot 2

The Pokémon’s intensely focused, and that protects the Pokémon from flinching.

Prevents flinching.

Pressure

Hidden Ability

By putting pressure on the opposing Pokémon, it raises their PP usage.

Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.

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SwSh / Pokédex

Pawniard

Pawniard

#246 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Sharp Blade Pokémon

Sword

It uses river stones to maintain the cutting edges of the blades covering its body. These sharpened blades allow it to bring down opponents.

Shield

A pack of these Pokémon forms to serve a Bisharp boss. Each Pawniard trains diligently, dreaming of one day taking the lead.

Pokédexes

Galar #246Isle of Armor #29

Egg Group

Human-Like

Steps to Hatch

5,120

Effort Values Yielded

1 Atk

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

120

Base Experience

68
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Pawniard

Pawniard

#246

Level 52

Bisharp

Bisharp

#247

Golurk

Bisharp

Pawniard normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Pawniard sprite

Shiny

Pawniard

Sharp Blade Pokémon

#246
DarkSteel

Height

0.5 m

Weight

10.2 kg

Base XP

68

Abilities

DefiantInner FocusPressure

HP

45

Attack

85

Defense

70

Sp. Atk

40

Sp. Def

40

Speed

60

Total

340

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 4× from

Fighting

Takes 2× from

FireGround

Resistances

Takes 0× from

PoisonPsychic

Takes 0.25× from

GhostDark

Takes 0.5× from

NormalGrassIceFlyingRockDragonSteel
Class
Description
StartScratchNormalPhysical4010035

Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.

StartLeerNormalStatus-10030

The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.

5Fury CutterBugPhysical409520

The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.

10Metal ClawSteelPhysical509535

The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat.

15TormentDarkStatus-10015

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

20Scary FaceNormalStatus-10010

The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.

25AssuranceDarkPhysical6010010

If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.

30Metal SoundSteelStatus-8540

A horrible sound like scraping metal harshly lowers the target’s Sp. Def stat.

35SlashNormalPhysical7010020

The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.

40Night SlashDarkPhysical7010015

The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.

45Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

50Laser FocusNormalStatus--30

The user concentrates intensely. The attack on the next turn always results in a critical hit.

55Iron HeadSteelPhysical8010015

The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.

60Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

65GuillotineNormalPhysical-305

A vicious, tearing attack with big pincers. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.

Class
Description
HeadbuttNormalPhysical7010015

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Mean LookNormalStatus--5

The user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.

Quick GuardFightingStatus--15

The user protects itself and its allies from priority moves.

Sucker PunchDarkPhysical701005

This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.

Class
Description
TM14Thunder WaveElectricStatus-9020

The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.

TM15DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.

TM16ScreechNormalStatus-8540

An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat.

TM21RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

TM23ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.

TM24SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

TM25ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM26Scary FaceNormalStatus-10010

The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.

TM31AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM32SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.

TM33Rain DanceWaterStatus--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.

TM37Beat UpDarkPhysical-10010

The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks.

TM39FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM42RevengeFightingPhysical6010010

This attack move’s power is doubled if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn.

TM43Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

TM48Rock TombRockPhysical609515

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

TM57PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

TM58AssuranceDarkPhysical6010010

If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.

TM59FlingDarkPhysical-10010

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.

TM65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

TM69Psycho CutPsychicPhysical7010020

The user tears at the target with blades formed by psychic power. Critical hits land more easily.

TM75Low SweepFightingPhysical6510020

The user makes a swift attack on the target’s legs, which lowers the target’s Speed stat.

TM76RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM79RetaliateNormalPhysical701005

The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move’s power is increased.

TM85SnarlDarkSpecial559515

The user yells as if it’s ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokémon.

TM94False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040

A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.

TR00Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

TR07Low KickFightingPhysical-10020

A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.

TR20SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

TR26EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TR27Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TR37TauntDarkStatus-10020

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

TR46Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

TR57Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020

The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.

TR58Dark PulseDarkSpecial8010015

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch.

TR60X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

TR74Iron HeadSteelPhysical8010015

The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.

TR76Stealth RockRockStatus--20

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

TR77Grass KnotGrassSpecial-10020

The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.

TR81Foul PlayDarkPhysical9510015

The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the damage it deals.

Class
Description
Lash OutDarkPhysical751005

The user lashes out to vent its frustration toward the target. If the user’s stats were lowered during this turn, the power of this move is doubled.

Steel BeamSteelSpecial140955

The user fires a beam of steel that it collected from its entire body. This also damages the user.

Defiant

Ability Slot 1

Boosts the Pokémon’s Attack stat sharply when its stats are lowered.

Raises Attack two stages upon having any stat lowered.

Inner Focus

Ability Slot 2

The Pokémon’s intensely focused, and that protects the Pokémon from flinching.

Prevents flinching.

Pressure

Hidden Ability

By putting pressure on the opposing Pokémon, it raises their PP usage.

Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.

Dittobase

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This website is an independent platform and is not associated with, validated, backed, or sponsored by Nintendo, Game Freak, Niantic, or The Pokémon Company.