No. 0624

Pawniard

Sharp Blade Pokémon

Official art

Pawniard is a Dark/Steel-type Pokémon, 4× weak to Fighting and 2× weak to Ground and Fire, with a base stat total of 340. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Dark Steel

Height: 0.5 m 1′08″
Weight: 10.2 kg 22.5 lbs
Base stat total: 340 Higher than 29% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen V Black & White

Abilities

Pokédex entryShield

A pack of these Pokémon forms to serve a Bisharp boss. Each Pawniard trains diligently, dreaming of one day taking the lead.

See all 7 entries

Base stats

HP45120–152200–294

Atk8594–150157–295

Def7081–134130–262

SpA4054–10176–196

SpD4054–10176–196

Spe6072–123112–240

Total340Higher than 29% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

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Type matchups

DarkSteelshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×

Fighting

2×

FireGround

Resists

½×

DarkDragonFlyingGhostGrassIceNormalRockSteel

Immune to

0×

PoisonPsychic

Takes normal damage from 4 types

BugWaterElectricFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 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 on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Pawniard against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
123		Pawniard · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
112		Pawniard · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		Pawniard · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown 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.

Abilities

This Pokémon's Attack is by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
Everything about Defiant →
Other Pokémon with Defiant 15
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This Pokémon cannot be made to . to Intimidate.
Everything about Inner Focus →
Other Pokémon with Inner Focus 35
Zubat Golbat Abra Kadabra Alakazam Farfetch’d Drowzee Hypno Hitmonchan Kangaskhan Dragonite Crobat Umbreon Girafarig Sneasel Raikou Entei Suicune Snorunt Glalie Riolu Lucario Mega Gallade Throh Sawk Darumaka Mienfoo Mienshao Bisharp Mudbray Mudsdale Oranguru Indeedee Kubfu Annihilape
If this Pokémon is the target of a foe's move, that move loses one additional PP.
Everything about Pressure →
Other Pokémon with Pressure 28
Aerodactyl Articuno Zapdos Moltres Mewtwo Raikou Entei Suicune Lugia Ho-Oh Wailmer Wailord Dusclops Absol Deoxys Vespiquen Spiritomb Weavile Dusknoir Dialga Palkia Giratina Bisharp Kyurem Corviknight Eternatus Sneasler Kingambit

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesLC

2.0% of teams · rank #36 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630 weighting · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

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

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

Usage by rating

All games4.8%
1500 weighting3.4%
1630 weighting2.0%
1760 weighting1.4%

Usage by month

Oct 20252.0%

Moves

Items

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 Spe2.0%

Tera types

Flying80.3%
Ghost11.6%
Fairy3.1%
Dark3.0%

Common teammates

Mienfoo78.9%
Glimmet44.8%
Diglett-Alola35.7%
Chinchou29.5%
Vullaby28.4%
Wingull28.0%
Toedscool22.7%
Drifloon22.0%

Evolution

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

Moves

Level up 15


1	LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
1	ScratchNo additional effect.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	35
5	Fury CutterPower doubles with each hit, up to 160.	Bug	Phys	40	95%	20
10	Metal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.	Steel	Phys	50	95%	35
15	TormentTarget can't select the same move twice in a row.	Dark	Status	—	100%	15
20	Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.	Normal	Status	—	100%	10
25	AssurancePower doubles if target was damaged this turn.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	10
30	Metal SoundLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.	Steel	Status	—	85%	40
35	SlashHigh critical hit ratio.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
40	Night SlashHigh critical hit ratio.	Dark	Phys	70	100%	15
45	Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.	Steel	Status	—	—	15
50	RetaliatePower doubles if an ally fainted last turn.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	5
55	Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.	Steel	Phys	80	100%	15
60	Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
65	GuillotineOHKOs the target. Fails if user is a lower level.	Normal	Phys	—	30%	5

TM / HM / TR 41


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Phys	90	85%	20
TM06	Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.	Normal	Status	—	100%	10
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM12	Low KickMore power the heavier the target.	Fighting	Phys	—	100%	20
TM18	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	25
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM27	Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.	Flying	Phys	60	—	20
TM30	Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.	Dark	Spec	55	95%	15
TM31	Metal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.	Steel	Phys	50	95%	35
TM36	Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Rock	Phys	60	95%	15
TM39	Low Sweep100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Fighting	Phys	65	100%	20
TM43	FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.	Dark	Phys	—	100%	10
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM51	SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.	Rock	Status	—	—	10
TM55	DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.	Ground	Phys	80	100%	10
TM57	False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	40
TM58	Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.	Fighting	Phys	75	100%	15
TM61	Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.	Ghost	Phys	70	100%	15
TM62	Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.	Dark	Phys	95	100%	15
TM65	Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.	Flying	Spec	75	95%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM81	Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.	Grass	Spec	—	100%	20
TM82	Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.	Electric	Status	—	90%	20
TM83	Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Phys	80	100%	20
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM87	TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
TM88	Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM93	Flash Cannon10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Steel	Spec	80	100%	10
TM94	Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.	Dark	Spec	80	100%	15
TM99	Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.	Steel	Phys	80	100%	15
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM104	Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.	Steel	Status	—	—	15
TM105	X-ScissorNo additional effect.	Bug	Phys	80	100%	15
TM116	Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.	Rock	Status	—	—	20
TM150	Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.	Rock	Phys	100	80%	5
TM170	Steel BeamUser loses 50% max HP.	Steel	Spec	140	95%	5
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Spec	80	100%	10
TM177	SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4.	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
TM199	Lash Out2× power if the user had a stat lowered this turn.	Dark	Phys	75	100%	5
TM223	Metal SoundLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.	Steel	Status	—	85%	40

Egg moves 4


Egg	Headbutt30% chance to make the target flinch.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	15
Egg	Mean LookPrevents the target from switching out.	Normal	Status	—	—	5
Egg	Quick GuardProtects allies from priority attacks this turn.	Fighting	Status	—	—	15
Egg	Sucker PunchUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking.	Dark	Phys	70	100%	5

Biology

Pawniard are small samurai-like Pokémon that fight at Bisharp's command. They cling to their prey and inflict damage by sinking their blades into their opponents.

Design & origin

Pawniard resemble the Pawn in a game of chess.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#717 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

: Sharp Blade Pokémon
: Unova · Black & White
Color: Red

: —

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

English: Pawniard
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

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Training

: 1 Atk
: 120 ≈15.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 35
: 68
: Medium

Breeding

: Human-Like
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 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

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.