Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- V (Unova)
- Color
- Red
- Shape
- Humanoid
- Habitat
- Unknown
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 120 (47.1%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Humanshape
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 68
- EV Yield
- 1 Atk
- Height
- 0.5 m (1'08")
- Weight
- 10.2 kg (22.5 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Dark/Steel dual typing.
Prevents flinching.
Raises Attack two stages upon having any stat lowered.
Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.
Generation VII
After shredding its prey, it sharpens its blades on a stone by the river. Each Pawniard has its own favorite sharpening stone.
It follows Bisharp’s orders to a tee when it attacks enemies. After slashing an opponent, Pawniard clangs both of its blades together.
Generation VIII
It uses river stones to maintain the cutting edges of the blades covering its body. These sharpened blades allow it to bring down opponents.
A pack of these Pokémon forms to serve a Bisharp boss. Each Pawniard trains diligently, dreaming of one day taking the lead.
Show older entries (Gen V, VI)
Generation V
Blades comprise this Pokémon’s entire body. If battling dulls the blades, it sharpens them on stones by the river.
They fight at Bisharp’s command. They cling to their prey and inflict damage by sinking their blades into it.
Ignoring their injuries, groups attack by sinking the blades that cover their bodies into their prey.
Generation VI
Blades comprise this Pokémon’s entire body. If battling dulls the blades, it sharpens them on stones by the river.
Ignoring their injuries, groups attack by sinking the blades that cover their bodies into their prey.
Level Up
15 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 6 | Leer | nor | N | — | 100% | 30 |
| 9 | Fury Cutter | bug | P | 40 | 95% | 20 |
| 15 | Torment | dar | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| 22 | Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| 25 | Metal ClawSTAB | ste | P | 50 | 95% | 35 |
| 33 | AssuranceSTAB | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| 35 | Slash | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 38 | Metal Sound | ste | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| 46 | Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| 49 | Night SlashSTAB | dar | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| 50 | Retaliate | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| 55 | Iron HeadSTAB | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 60 | Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| 65 | Guillotine | nor | P | — | 30% | 5 |
TM / HM
44 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| Air Slash | fly | S | 75 | 95% | 15 |
| AssuranceSTAB | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| Brick Break | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Dark PulseSTAB | dar | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Dig | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| False Swipe | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 40 |
| Flash CannonSTAB | ste | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| FlingSTAB | dar | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Foul PlaySTAB | dar | P | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| Grass Knot | gra | S | — | 100% | 20 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| Iron HeadSTAB | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Lash OutSTAB | dar | P | 75 | 100% | 5 |
| Low Kick | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Low Sweep | fig | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Metal ClawSTAB | ste | P | 50 | 95% | 35 |
| Metal Sound | ste | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| Poison Jab | poi | P | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Retaliate | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| Rock Tomb | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Sandstorm | roc | N | — | — | 10 |
| Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Shadow Claw | gho | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| SnarlSTAB | dar | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Spite | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Steel BeamSTAB | ste | S | 140 | 95% | 5 |
| Stone Edge | roc | P | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Taunt | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| ThiefSTAB | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Thunder Wave | ele | N | — | 90% | 20 |
| Torment | dar | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| X Scissor | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Egg Moves
5 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headbutt | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| Mean Look | nor | N | — | — | 5 |
| Quick Guard | fig | N | — | — | 15 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Sucker PunchSTAB | dar | P | 70 | 100% | 5 |
Move Tutor
10 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark PulseSTAB | dar | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Foul PlaySTAB | dar | P | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| Iron HeadSTAB | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Lash OutSTAB | dar | P | 75 | 100% | 5 |
| Low Kick | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Spite | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Steel BeamSTAB | ste | S | 140 | 95% | 5 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Pawniard
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
Build teams around this Pokemon
EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Pawniard
Pawniard is a Dark and Steel-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova). It uses river stones to maintain the cutting edges of the blades covering its body. These sharpened blades allow it to bring down opponents. Pawniard stands 0.5 m (1'08") tall and weighs 10.2 kg (22.5 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Pawniard Base Stats
Pawniard has a base stat total of 340, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokemon. Its highest stat is Attack at 85 (good), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 40 (below average). Pawniard is average speed with a base Speed of 60.
Pawniard Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Dark and Steel-type, Pawniard is weak to Fire, Fighting (4x), Ground-type moves, resists Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Rock, Ghost, Dragon, Dark (¼x), Steel-type attacks, and is completely immune to Poison and Psychic-type moves. This gives Pawniard 3 weaknesses, 9 resistances, and 2 immunities.
Pawniard Abilities
Pawniard's abilities include Inner Focus, Defiant, Pressure. Inner Focus prevents flinching.. Defiant raises Attack two stages upon having any stat lowered. Its Hidden Ability is Pressure, which increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.
Pawniard Moves & Learnset
Pawniard can learn 74 moves in Generation 9, including 15 by leveling up, 44 via TM/HM, 5 through breeding, and 10 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Steel Beam (Steel, 140 power), Foul Play (Dark, 95 power), Iron Head (Steel, 80 power), Dark Pulse (Dark, 80 power). For coverage, Pawniard can learn Stone Edge (Rock), Take Down (Normal), Dig (Ground).
Training Pawniard
Pawniard has a moderate capture rate of 120 (47.1%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Pawniard yields 1 Attack EV. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Pawniard belongs to the Humanshape egg group. Pawniard is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Pawniard → Bisharp → Kingambit).
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Pawniard. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Pawniard, or use the team builder to see how Pawniard fits into your squad.
