Sawk
Fighting-type, Generation 5. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 565.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Poison Jab Focus Blast
Same-type attack bonus on Focus Blast. Focus Blast costs 100 energy for 140 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Sawk takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 565
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,593 CP
Sawk moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Kick STAB | Fighting | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
| Poison Jab Best | Poison | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Brick Break STAB | Fighting | 40 | 33 | 1.5s | 26.7 | 1.21 |
| Focus Blast Best STAB | Fighting | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Low Sweep STAB | Fighting | 40 | 33 | 2.0s | 20 | 1.21 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Kick | Fighting | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
| Poison Jab | Poison | 7 | 7 | 1 | 7.00 | 7.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Brick Break | Fighting | 50 | 40 | 1.25 | Buff / debuff |
| Focus Blast | Fighting | 150 | 75 | 2.00 | — |
| Low Sweep | Fighting | 40 | 40 | 1.00 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Poison Jab (13 DPS); Low Kick builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Sawk does not evolve.
Raids
- Status
- Sawk is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Sawk
Use Sawk against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Sawk
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Sawk knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 70 | 2,409 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 70 | 2,608 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,555 | 1,632 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,935 | 2,031 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,555 | 1,632 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,176 | 1,234 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,555 | 1,632 |
Is Sawk good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Sawk has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (231), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Sawk deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 39 |
| Lv 2 | 123 |
| Lv 3 | 207 |
| Lv 4 | 291 |
| Lv 5 | 376 |
| Lv 6 | 460 |
| Lv 7 | 544 |
| Lv 8 | 628 |
| Lv 9 | 712 |
| Lv 10 | 796 |
| Lv 11 | 876 |
| Lv 12 | 956 |
| Lv 13 | 1,035 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,115 |
| Lv 15 | 1,194 |
| Lv 16 | 1,274 |
| Lv 17 | 1,354 |
| Lv 18 | 1,433 |
| Lv 19 | 1,513 |
| Lv 20 | 1,593 |
| Lv 21 | 1,672 |
| Lv 22 | 1,752 |
| Lv 23 | 1,832 |
| Lv 24 | 1,911 |
| Lv 25 | 1,991 |
| Lv 26 | 2,071 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,150 |
| Lv 28 | 2,230 |
| Lv 29 | 2,310 |
| Lv 30 | 2,389 |
| Lv 31 | 2,429 |
| Lv 32 | 2,469 |
| Lv 33 | 2,509 |
| Lv 34 | 2,549 |
| Lv 35 | 2,588 |
| Lv 36 | 2,628 |
| Lv 37 | 2,668 |
| Lv 38 | 2,708 |
| Lv 39 | 2,748 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,788 |
| Lv 41 | 2,823 |
| Lv 42 | 2,859 |
| Lv 43 | 2,894 |
| Lv 44 | 2,930 |
| Lv 45 | 2,967 |
| Lv 46 | 3,003 |
| Lv 47 | 3,040 |
| Lv 48 | 3,077 |
| Lv 49 | 3,114 |
| Lv 50 | 3,152 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0539
- Height
- 1.40 m
- Weight
- 51.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 2 released forms
- Game ID
- V0539_POKEMON_SAWK
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Sawk in Pokemon GO?
Sawk's best moveset is Poison Jab (fast) with Focus Blast (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Sawk's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Sawk takes super effective damage from Fairy, Flying, Psychic-type moves. It resists Bug, Dark, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Sawk's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Sawk reaches 3,152 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,788 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Sawk?
A perfect 15/15/15 Sawk shows 1,593 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,991 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Sawk better than regular Sawk?
Shadow Sawk deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Sawk in Pokemon GO?
Sawk spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Sawk be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Sawk depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.