Sawsbuck (#0586) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP80140–187270–364

Atk10094–167184–328

Def7067–134130–262

SpA6058–123112–240

SpD7067–134130–262

Spe9590–161175–317

Total475Higher than 57% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 95). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+161Max147No SP115Min103Scarf241Tailwind322

At max Speed, Sawsbuck outspeeds 17 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

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

Bug2×Fighting2×Fire2×Flying2×Ice2×Poison2×

Resists

Electric½×Grass½×Ground½×Water½×

Immune to

Ghost0×

Takes normal damage from 7 types

NormalRockSteelPsychicDragonDarkFairy

With Sap Sipper: Grass becomes 0×

Abilities

Chlorophyll
Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.
Sap Sipper
Absorbs Grass moves, raising Attack one stage.
Serene GraceHidden ability
Doubles the chance of moves' extra effects occurring.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

0.13% of teams · rank #151 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Life Orb
Ability: Sap Sipper
Nature: Jolly
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Ground

Horn Leech
High Horsepower
Swords Dance
Double-Edge

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

Usage by rating

All players0.23%
Rated 1500+0.37%
Rated 1630+0.13%
Rated 1760+0.03%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.13%

Moves

Horn Leech100%
High Horsepower100%
Swords Dance66.6%
Double-Edge66.6%
Headbutt33.4%
Play Rough33.4%

Items

Life Orb66.6%
Choice Band33.4%

Abilities

66.6%
33.4%

EV spreads

Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe100%

Tera types

Ground64.5%
Normal33.4%
Ghost2.1%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0585DeerlingNormalGrass
1. Level 34#0586SawsbuckNormalGrass

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

EvoHorn LeechDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassPhys75100%10

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

1MegahornInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys12085%10

1Sand AttackLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundStatus—100%15

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

10Double KickHits twice in one turn.FightingPhys30100%30

13Leech SeedSeeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.GrassStatus—90%10

16Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30

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

24Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

28Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

36CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

44Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

52Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM / HM / TR 46

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

TM02CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

TM03Fake TearsLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.DarkStatus—100%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

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

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

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

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM33Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20

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

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

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

TM53Smart StrikeNever misses.SteelPhys70—10

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

TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

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

TM71Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

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

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

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

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

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

TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TM127Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

TM137Grassy TerrainFor five turns, heals all Pokémon on the ground for 1/16 max HP each turn and strengthens their Grass moves to 1.5× their power.GrassStatus——10

TM147Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM159Leaf StormLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.GrassSpec13090%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

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

TM186High HorsepowerInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10

TM194Grassy GlideIf Grassy Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has has its priority increased by 1.GrassPhys55100%20

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM206Petal BlizzardInflicts regular damage.GrassPhys90100%15

TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Pokédex entries

Category: Season Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Brown
Shape
Habitat: —

About its forms: Forms only affect appearance. Sawsbuck switches forms to match the season if it is in the party upon loading the game. If the season has changed since the game was saved, and the game was saved indoors, the previous save’s season will be displayed upon loading the game, and Sawsbuck will change according to that season. Upon stepping outdoors, the change of season is displayed and Deerling will change again.

Original Unova#092Updated Unova#160Paldea#191Blueberry#039

They migrate according to the seasons, so some people call Sawsbuck the harbingers of spring.
Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha Sapphire
The plants growing on its horns change according to the season. The leaders of the herd possess magnificent horns.
White
They migrate according to the seasons. People can tell the season by looking at Sawsbuck’s horns.
Black · X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: メブキジカ
Japanese (romaji): Mebukijika
Korean: 바라철록
Chinese (Traditional): 萌芽鹿
Chinese (Simplified): 萌芽鹿
French: Haydaim
German: Kronjuwild
Spanish: Sawsbuck
Italian: Sawsbuck

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Atk
Catch rate: 75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 166
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

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

Where to find

Y 1 area

Friend Safari (Grass)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

X 1 area

Friend Safari (Grass)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

White 2 2 areas

Dragonspiral Tower (entrance)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–65
Dragonspiral Tower (outside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–66

Black 2 2 areas

Dragonspiral Tower (entrance)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–65
Dragonspiral Tower (outside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–66

White 2 areas

Dragonspiral Tower (entrance)Walking in dark grass · Lv 34–36
Dragonspiral Tower (outside)Walking in dark grass · Lv 34–36

Black 2 areas

Dragonspiral Tower (entrance)Walking in dark grass · Lv 34–36
Dragonspiral Tower (outside)Walking in dark grass · Lv 34–36