Shadow Sawk
Shadow
Poison Jab
Focus Blast
Shadow Sawk is a Fighting-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Unova region (#539, Generation 5). With a max CP of 3,152 and base stats of 231/153/181 (Atk/Def/Sta), Shadow Sawk has a total stat product of 565. Shadow Sawk's best moveset is Poison Jab and Focus Blast, making it a competitive Poison-type attacker for raids.
Shadow Sawk is weak to Fairy, Flying, Psychic-type moves. It resists Bug, Dark, Rock-type attacks. Shadow Sawk is a 5.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Rankings
Poison Jab
Focus Blast
Low Kick
Focus Blast
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Shadow Sawk's best offensive moveset is Poison Jab combined with Focus Blast, achieving 14.5 DPS and 276 TDO as a Poison-type attacker (ranked #20, Tier C). Alternatively, Shadow Sawk can serve as a Fighting-type attacker with Low Kick and Focus Blast (#30, Tier C).
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Poison Jab (13 DPS), while Low Kick generates energy the fastest (10 EPS).
Forms & Variants
Raid Guide
Shadow Sawk as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsShadow Sawk is not currently available as a raid boss. When Shadow Sawk returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Shadow Sawk from raids would have 1593 CP at level 20, or 1991 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
How to Get Shadow Sawk
Shadow Sawk can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.
A Shadow version of Shadow Sawk is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Shadow Sawk knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 5,000 Stardust and 1 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Shadow Sawk as your buddy earns 1 candy every 5.0 km.
Shadow Sawk Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Shadow Sawk in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Shadow Sawk from raids or eggs will show 1,593 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Shadow Sawk is a Fighting-type Pokemon with a stat total of 565. With its high Attack stat (231), Shadow Sawk is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Watch out for Fairy, Flying, Psychic-type moves when using Shadow Sawk. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Shadow Sawk's performance.
Shadow Sawk's moves get a damage boost in Cloudy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 75,000 Stardust and 75 Candy. With 4 charged moves available, a second move gives Shadow Sawk much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Shadow Sawk?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Low Priority
Shadow Sawk ranks #20 as a Poison-type attacker with a Tier C rating, meaning stronger options are readily available. With a max CP of 3,152 and base stats of 231/153/181, its overall performance in raids falls behind top-tier competitors. Unless Shadow Sawk is a personal favorite or you have surplus Stardust and Candy, your resources are better spent on higher-ranked Poison-type attackers. Keep one for your collection but skip the power-up investment for now.