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No. 0586

Sawsbuck

Season Pokémon

Sawsbuck official artwork
Official art
NormalGrass
Height
1.9 m 6′03″
Weight
92.5 kg 203.9 lbs
Base stat total
475 Higher than 57% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen V Black & White
Abilities
ChlorophyllSap Sipper
Pokédex entryY / Alpha Sapphire
They migrate according to the seasons, so some people call Sawsbuck the harbingers of spring.
See all 3 entries

Base stats

Total 475 · Higher than 57% of Pokémon
HP80155–187270–364
Atk100108–167184–328
Def7081–134130–262
SpA6072–123112–240
SpD7081–134130–262
Spe95103–161175–317
Total475Higher than 57% of Pokémon
HP80Atk100Def70Spe95SpD70SpA60

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: 2 Atk.

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Type matchups

Weak to 6 types, resists 4, immune to 1

Colors show what this Pokémon takes

NormalGrassshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Bug (because of Grass)Fighting (because of Normal)Fire (because of Grass)Flying (because of Grass)Ice (because of Grass)Poison (because of Grass)

Resists

½×
Electric (because of Grass)Grass (because of Grass)Ground (because of Grass)Water (because of Grass)

Immune to

0×
Ghost (because of Normal)
Takes normal damage from 7 types
NormalRockSteelPsychicDragonDarkFairy

With Sap Sipper: Grass becomes 0×

Abilities

3 abilities

Competitive

Showdown usage and sets

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

0.1% of teams · rank #151 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Ability
Sap Sipper
Nature
Jolly
EVs
4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Tera Type
Ground
  1. Horn Leech, Physical, power 75, accuracy 100%
  2. High Horsepower, Physical, power 95, accuracy 95%
  3. Swords Dance, Status
  4. Double-Edge, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%

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

Usage by rating

  • All games0.2%
  • 1500 weighting0.4%
  • 1630 weighting0.1%
  • 1760 weighting<0.1%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.1%

Moves

Items

Abilities

EV spreads

  • Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe100.0%

Tera types

Common teammates

Speed tiers

Max Speed 161 · outspeeds 17 of the 30 most used

The faster Pokémon moves first, so who you outspeed decides battles. Its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 95); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+161Max147No SP115Min103Scarf (Choice Scarf)241Tailwind322

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

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Sawsbuck against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161Sawsbuck · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
147Sawsbuck · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
115Sawsbuck · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega 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.

Moves

53 moves in Scarlet & Violet

Level up 14

EvoHorn LeechUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassPhysical75100%10
1GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40
1MegahornNo additional effect.BugPhysical12085%10
1Sand AttackLowers the target's accuracy by 1.GroundStatus—100%15
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhysical40100%35
10Double KickHits 2 times in one turn.FightingPhysical30100%30
13Leech Seed1/8 of target's HP is restored to user every turn.GrassStatus—90%10
16Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhysical25100%30
20Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhysical9085%20
24Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhysical8090%15
28Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpecial90100%10
36CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
44Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhysical120100%15
52Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpecial120100%10

TM / HM / TR 46

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhysical9085%20
TM02CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
TM03Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.DarkStatus—100%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhysical50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhysical70100%20
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhysical60100%20
TM33Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.GrassSpecial60—20
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM53Smart StrikeThis move does not check accuracy.SteelPhysical70—10
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhysical80100%10
TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhysical25100%30
TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhysical8090%15
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhysical85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM71Seed BombNo additional effect.GrassPhysical80100%15
TM75Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30
TM81Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpecial—100%20
TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TM84Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhysical75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM111Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpecial75100%10
TM114Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpecial80100%15
TM119Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpecial90100%10
TM127Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhysical9090%10
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM132Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.NormalStatus——40
TM137Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP.GrassStatus——10
TM147Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil.ElectricPhysical90100%15
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhysical15090%5
TM159Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.GrassSpecial13090%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpecial15090%5
TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpecial120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpecial80100%10
TM186High HorsepowerNo additional effect.GroundPhysical9595%10
TM194Grassy GlideUser on Grassy Terrain: +1 priority.GrassPhysical55100%20
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhysical120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhysical—100%5
TM206Petal BlizzardNo additional effect. Hits adjacent Pokémon.GrassPhysical90100%15
TM221Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.DarkPhysical80100%15
TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

Evolution

Stage 2 of 2
  1. #0585DeerlingNormalGrass
    1. Level 34
      #0586SawsbuckNormalGrass

Where to find

Wild in 6 games

Evolves from Deerling: Level 34.

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

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.

Training

Catch rate 75 · medium growth
Catch rate
75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP

Breeding

1 egg group · 20 egg cycles
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Pokédex entries

3 entries · newest from Y / Alpha Sapphire
Category
Season Pokémon
Debut
Unova · Black & White
Color
Brown
Shape

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

  1. They migrate according to the seasons, so some people call Sawsbuck the harbingers of spring.

    Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha Sapphire

  2. The plants growing on its horns change according to the season. The leaders of the herd possess magnificent horns.

    White

  3. 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

English
Sawsbuck
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

Biology

Biology

They migrate according to the seasons, so some people call Sawsbuck the harbingers of spring. Like Deerling, Sawsbuck's form changes depending on the season.

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

Sprites

4 generations, animated from Gen V

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Polls & views

1 poll

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