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Sawsbuck.

national dex #586 · gen V
BST 475 · normal / grass
Sawsbuck official artwork
normalgrass
#586 · gen V
Profile
HP
80
ATK
100
DEF
70
SPA
60
SPD
70
SPE
95
BST 475 · best Attack 100 · worst Sp. Atk 60 · meters scale to 200

Sawsbuck is weak to Fire, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Flying, Bug and resists Water, Electric, Grass, Ground and is immune to Ghost.

Typingnormalgrass
AbilitiesChlorophyll, Sap Sipper, Serene Grace
Height, weight1.9 m / 92.5 kg
Catch rate75 / 255
Egg groupsGround
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#585deerling
Dex position
#586 of 1025
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Sawsbuck base stats

BST 475 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP80270364
Atk100184328
Def70130262
SpA60112240
SpD70130262
Spe95175317
BST475bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 2 Atk

Sawsbuck weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Normal / Grass dual typing
nor1
fir2
wat½
ele½
gra½
ice2
fig2
poi2
gro½
fly2
psy1
bug2
roc1
gho0
dra1
dar1
ste1
fai1
Weak to
Fire, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Flying, Bug
Resists
Water, Electric, Grass, Ground
Immune to
Ghost

Sawsbuck abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
ChlorophyllDoubles Speed during strong sunlight.
Sap SipperAbsorbs grass moves, raising Attack one stage.
Serene GracehiddenDoubles the chance of moves' extra effects occurring.

Sawsbuck evolution line

2 stages

Best Sawsbuck moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
grassLeaf StormSPEC130
normalDouble EdgePHYS120
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
bugMegahornPHYS120
groundHigh HorsepowerPHYS95
fairyPlay RoughPHYS90
electricWild ChargePHYS90

Sawsbuck moves

gen 9 · 64 moves · 14 level-up · 46 TM/HM · 4 tutor
53 moves · Sawsbuck appears in 7 games
MegahornL1TackleL1GrowlL4Sand AttackL7Double KickL10Leech SeedL13Bullet SeedL16Take DownL20Zen HeadbuttL24Energy BallL32CharmL36Horn LeechL37Double EdgeL52Solar BeamL60AgilityTMBaton PassTMBody SlamTMBulldozeTMCurseTMDigTMEndeavorTMEndureTMFacadeTMFake TearsTMGiga DrainTMGiga ImpactTMGrass KnotTMGrassy GlideTMGrassy TerrainTMHelping HandTMHigh HorsepowerTMHyper BeamTMLeaf StormTMLight ScreenTMMagical LeafTMPetal BlizzardTMPlay RoughTMProtectTMRain DanceTMRestTMSeed BombTMShadow BallTMSleep TalkTMSmart StrikeTMStomping TantrumTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMSwords DanceTMTera BlastTMThroat ChopTMThunder WaveTMTrailblazeTMWild ChargeTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
TackleSTABnormalPHYS40100%35Level 1
MegahornbugPHYS12085%10Level 1
GrowlnormalSTAT-100%40Level 4
Sand AttackgroundSTAT-100%15Level 7
Double KickfightingPHYS30100%30Level 10
Leech SeedgrassSTAT-90%10Level 13
Bullet SeedSTABgrassPHYS25100%30Level 16
Take DownSTABnormalPHYS9085%20Level 20
Zen HeadbuttpsychicPHYS8090%15Level 24
Energy BallSTABgrassSPEC90100%10Level 32
CharmfairySTAT-100%20Level 36
Horn LeechSTABgrassPHYS75100%10Level 37
Double EdgeSTABnormalPHYS120100%15Level 52
Solar BeamSTABgrassSPEC120100%10Level 60
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
Baton PassnormalSTAT--40TM / HM
Body SlamSTABnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
BulldozegroundPHYS60100%20TM / HM
Bullet SeedSTABgrassPHYS25100%30TM / HM
CharmfairySTAT-100%20TM / HM
CurseghostSTAT--10TM / HM
DiggroundPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Double EdgeSTABnormalPHYS120100%15TM / HM
EndeavorSTABnormalPHYS-100%5TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Energy BallSTABgrassSPEC90100%10TM / HM
FacadeSTABnormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Fake TearsdarkSTAT-100%20TM / HM
Giga DrainSTABgrassSPEC75100%10TM / HM
Giga ImpactSTABnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
Grass KnotSTABgrassSPEC-100%20TM / HM
Grassy GlideSTABgrassPHYS55100%20TM / HM
Grassy TerraingrassSTAT--10TM / HM
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
High HorsepowergroundPHYS9595%10TM / HM
Hyper BeamSTABnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
Leaf StormSTABgrassSPEC13090%5TM / HM
Light ScreenpsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
Magical LeafSTABgrassSPEC60-20TM / HM
Petal BlizzardSTABgrassPHYS90100%15TM / HM
Play RoughfairyPHYS9090%10TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
Seed BombSTABgrassPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Shadow BallghostSPEC80100%15TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Smart StrikesteelPHYS70-10TM / HM
Solar BeamSTABgrassSPEC120100%10TM / HM
Stomping TantrumgroundPHYS75100%10TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Take DownSTABnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
Tera BlastSTABnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
Throat ChopdarkPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Thunder WaveelectricSTAT-90%20TM / HM
TrailblazeSTABgrassPHYS50100%20TM / HM
Wild ChargeelectricPHYS90100%15TM / HM
Zen HeadbuttpsychicPHYS8090%15TM / HM
Giga DrainSTABgrassSPEC75100%10Tutor
Seed BombSTABgrassPHYS80100%15Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
Stomping TantrumgroundPHYS75100%10Tutor

Sawsbuck Pokédex entries

2 generations · newest first
Generation VI2 entries
X, Omega Ruby

They migrate according to the seasons. People can tell the season by looking at Sawsbuck’s horns.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

They migrate according to the seasons, so some people call Sawsbuck the harbingers of spring.

Generation V3 entries
Black

They migrate according to the seasons. People can tell the season by looking at Sawsbuck’s horns.

White

The plants growing on its horns change according to the season. The leaders of the herd possess magnificent horns.

Black 2, White 2

They migrate according to the seasons, so some people call Sawsbuck the harbingers of spring.

Sawsbuck species data

gen V species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationV (Unova)
ColorBrown
ShapeQuadruped
HabitatUnknown
Height1.9 m (6'03")
Weight92.5 kg (203.9 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate75 (29.4%)
Growth rateMedium
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsGround
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience166
EV yield2 Atk
Regional dex numbers
National#586
Unova (BW)#092
Unova (B2W2)#160
Paldea#191
Blueberry#039
Read outfrom base stats
Battle rolePhysical attacker100 Atk / 60 SpA
Best statAttack 100very good
Speed tier95 Spemoderately fast
Defensive load6 weak / 4 resist1 immunity
Catch difficulty75 / 255moderate, about 29.4% per ball

About Sawsbuck

Sawsbuck is a Normal and Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova). They migrate according to the seasons. People can tell the season by looking at Sawsbuck’s horns. Sawsbuck stands 1.9 m (6'03") tall and weighs 92.5 kg (203.9 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokémon.

Sawsbuck base stats

Sawsbuck has a base stat total of 475, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokémon. Its highest stat is Attack at 100 (very good), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 60 (average). Sawsbuck excels as a physical attacker. Sawsbuck is moderately fast with a base Speed of 95.

Sawsbuck weaknesses and resistances

As a Normal and Grass-type, Sawsbuck is weak to Fire, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Flying, Bug-type moves, resists Water, Electric, Grass, Ground-type attacks, and is completely immune to Ghost-type moves. This gives Sawsbuck 6 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 1 immunity.

Sawsbuck abilities

Sawsbuck's abilities include Chlorophyll, Sap Sipper, Serene Grace. Chlorophyll doubles Speed during strong sunlight.. Sap Sipper absorbs grass moves, raising Attack one stage. Its Hidden Ability is Serene Grace, which doubles the chance of moves' extra effects occurring.

Sawsbuck moves and learnset

Sawsbuck can learn 64 moves in Generation 9, including 14 by leveling up, 46 via TM/HM, and 4 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Giga Impact (Normal, 150 power), Hyper Beam (Normal, 150 power), Leaf Storm (Grass, 130 power), Double Edge (Normal, 120 power). For coverage, Sawsbuck can learn Megahorn (Bug), High Horsepower (Ground), Play Rough (Fairy).

Training Sawsbuck

Sawsbuck has a moderate capture rate of 75 (29.4%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Sawsbuck yields 2 Attack EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Sawsbuck belongs to the Ground egg group. Sawsbuck is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Deerling → Sawsbuck).

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Sawsbuck. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Sawsbuck, or use the team builder to see how Sawsbuck fits into your squad.

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