Pawniard (#0624) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP45105–152200–294

Atk8581–150157–295

Def7067–134130–262

SpA4040–10176–196

SpD4040–10176–196

Spe6058–123112–240

Total340Higher than 29% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 60). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+123Max112No SP80Min72Scarf184Tailwind246

At max Speed, Pawniard outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fighting4×Fire2×Ground2×

Resists

Dark½×Dragon½×Flying½×Ghost½×Grass½×Ice½×Normal½×Rock½×Steel½×

Immune to

Poison0×Psychic0×

Takes normal damage from 4 types

BugWaterElectricFairy

Abilities

Defiant
Raises Attack two stages upon having any stat lowered.
Inner Focus
Prevents flinching.
PressureHidden ability
Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

1.96% of teams · rank #36 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Eviolite
Ability: Inner Focus
Nature: Jolly
EVs: 236 Atk / 36 Def / 36 SpD / 196 Spe
Tera Type: Flying

Iron Head
Sucker Punch
Swords Dance
Tera Blast

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players4.81%
Rated 1500+3.36%
Rated 1630+1.96%
Rated 1760+1.35%

Usage by month

Oct 20251.96%

Moves

Iron Head95%
Sucker Punch94.5%
Swords Dance72.9%
Tera Blast51.9%
Stealth Rock32.5%
Lash Out14.2%
Substitute11.6%
Thunder Wave9.4%
Rain Dance4.9%
Taunt3%

Items

Eviolite93.7%
Focus Sash5%
Dread Plate0.8%
Life Orb0.4%
Choice Scarf0.1%
Assault Vest0%

Abilities

64.8%
35.2%
0.1%

EV spreads

Jolly 236 Atk / 36 Def / 36 SpD / 196 Spe60.5%
Jolly 156 Atk / 36 Def / 116 SpD / 196 Spe23.9%
Adamant 236 Atk / 36 Def / 196 SpD / 36 Spe4.8%
Timid 36 Def / 196 SpA / 36 SpD / 196 Spe2.9%
Timid 116 Def / 196 SpD / 196 Spe2%

Tera types

Flying80.3%
Ghost11.6%
Fairy3.1%
Dark3%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0624PawniardDarkSteel
1. Level 52#0625BisharpDarkSteel
  1. Defeat 3 Bisharp leading Pawniard#0983KingambitDarkSteel

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1ScratchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

5Fury CutterPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.BugPhys4095%20

10Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

15TormentPrevents the target from using the same move twice in a row.DarkStatus—100%15

20Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

25AssurancePower is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.DarkPhys60100%10

30Metal SoundLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.SteelStatus—85%40

35SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20

40Night SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15

45Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

50RetaliateHas double power if a friendly Pokémon fainted last turn.NormalPhys70100%5

55Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

60Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

65GuillotineCauses a one-hit KO.NormalPhys—30%5

TM / HM / TR 41

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM30SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15

TM31Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM39Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM57False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM62Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15

TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM93Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10

TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TM105X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TM170Steel BeamInflicts damage, and the user takes damage equal to half of its max HP, rounded up.SteelSpec14095%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10

TM199Lash OutPower doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5

TM223Metal SoundLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.SteelStatus—85%40

Egg moves 4

EggHeadbuttHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15

EggMean LookPrevents the target from leaving battle.NormalStatus——5

EggQuick GuardPrevents any priority moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.FightingStatus——15

EggSucker PunchOnly works if the target is about to use a damaging move.DarkPhys70100%5

Pokédex entries

Category: Sharp Blade Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Red
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#130Updated Unova#223Mountain Kalos#048Updated Alola#337Updated Ula’ula#158Galar#246Isle of Armor#029Paldea#367Kitakami#186

A pack of these Pokémon forms to serve a Bisharp boss. Each Pawniard trains diligently, dreaming of one day taking the lead.
Shield
It uses river stones to maintain the cutting edges of the blades covering its body. These sharpened blades allow it to bring down opponents.
Sword
It follows Bisharp’s orders to a tee when it attacks enemies. After slashing an opponent, Pawniard clangs both of its blades together.
Ultra Moon
After shredding its prey, it sharpens its blades on a stone by the river. Each Pawniard has its own favorite sharpening stone.
Ultra Sun
Ignoring their injuries, groups attack by sinking the blades that cover their bodies into their prey.
Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha Sapphire
They fight at Bisharp’s command. They cling to their prey and inflict damage by sinking their blades into it.
White
Blades comprise this Pokémon’s entire body. If battling dulls the blades, it sharpens them on stones by the river.
Black · X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: コマタナ
Japanese (romaji): Komatana
Korean: 자망칼
Chinese (Traditional): 駒刀小兵
Chinese (Simplified): 驹刀小兵
French: Scalpion
German: Gladiantri
Spanish: Pawniard
Italian: Pawniard

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Atk
Catch rate: 120 ≈15.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 35
Base experience: 68
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Human-Like
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 11 areas

Brawlers' Cave (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Challenge RoadWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Challenge Road (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Courageous Cavern (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Forest of FocusWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Honeycalm Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Potbottom DesertWalking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Soothing WetlandsWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Workout Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Sword: The Isle of Armor 11 areas

Brawlers' Cave (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Challenge RoadWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 16–60
Challenge Road (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Courageous Cavern (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Forest of FocusWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Honeycalm Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Potbottom DesertWalking in the overworld · Lv 19–60
Soothing WetlandsWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Workout Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Shield 15 areas

Dusty Bowl (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Seat (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Seat (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Seat (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Motostoke OutskirtsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–24
Motostoke RiverbankWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
Route 8 (Main)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–41
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Stony Wilderness (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30
West Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30

Sword 15 areas

Dusty Bowl (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Seat (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Seat (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Seat (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Motostoke OutskirtsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–24
Motostoke RiverbankWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
Route 8 (Main)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–41
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Stony Wilderness (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30
West Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30

Ultra Moon 1 area

Route 17SOS Battle · Lv 33–36

Ultra Sun 1 area

Route 17SOS Battle · Lv 33–36

Y 3 areas

Friend Safari (Dark)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Lost HotelWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–37
Road 15Walking in red flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–36

X 3 areas

Friend Safari (Dark)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Lost HotelWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–37
Road 15Walking in red flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–36

White 2 1 area

Road 9Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–44

Black 2 1 area

Road 9Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–44

White 2 areas

Road 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50
Road 9Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–39

Black 2 areas

Road 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50
Road 9Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–39