Galar Dex: #249 Sawk
Abilities: Sturdy (1) | Inner Focus (2) | Mold Breaker (H)
Type: Fighting
EXP Group: MediumFast
Egg Group: HumanLike
Hatch Cycles: 20
Height: 01.40 m, Weight: 051.0 kg, Color: Blue
Evolution: None (one form only)
Characteristics: If you see a Sawk training in the mountains in its single-minded pursuit of strength, it’s best to quietly pass by. The karate chops of a Sawk that’s trained itself to the limit can cleave the ocean itself.
Sawk Location in Pokemon Sword & Shield: You can find Sawk in the following locations:
- Motostoke Outskirts
- OVERWORLD – All Weather (Lv. 22-26) – 05% Chance – Sword Exclusive
- Motostoke Riverbank
- OVERWORLD – Overcast (Lv. 26-28) – 05% Chance – Sword Exclusive
- Bridge Field
- OVERWORLD – Overcast (Lv. 27-29) – 05% Chance – Sword Exclusive
- Route 8 (on Steamdrift Way)
- OVERWORLD – All Weather (Lv. 39-43) – 05% Chance – Sword Exclusive
- Giant’s Mirror
- OVERWORLD – Overcast (Lv. 28-30) – 10% Chance – Sword Exclusive
- *Can only be caught in Sword edition (replaced by “Throh” in Shield edition)!
- How to get Sawk in Shield edition: Have a player with Sword edition trade you this Pokemon (locally or via internet). Shield players get Throh exclusivity instead!
Sawk Stats:
- HP: 75
- Attack: 125
- Defense: 75
- Special Attack: 30
- Special Defense: 75
- Speed: 85
- Total Combat Points: 465
For where to find all other Pokemon Locations, check out Pokemon Sword & Shield – All Pokemon Locations
Yennie says
Shield players looking for Sawk, there’s an NPC trade (Vanillish for Sawk) in Circhester near the fountain. In Sword, it’s Throh.
Skumy says
Appreciate that! I can confirm that as well. It’s the second vendor at the fountain.