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Sawk (ダゲキ Dageki)
Artwork		General

		National Dex:	#539
		Evolves From:	None
		Evolves Into:	None
		Generation:	Generation V
		Pronunciation:	$SOHK$
		Icon(s):
Base Stats		Biological Details
HP:	75	Species:	Karate Pokémon
Attack:	125	Type(s):	Fighting
Defense:	75	Height:	1.4 m 4' 07"
Special Atk:	30	Weight:	51.0 kg 112.4 lbs
Special Def:	75	Abilities:	Sturdy Inner Focus Mold Breaker (Dream World)
Speed:	85	Pokédex Color:	Blue
Stat Total:	465	Gender:	0% ♀/100% ♂
		Footprint:
		Cry:

Sawk (Japanese: ダゲキ Dageki) is a Pokémon that was first introduced in the fifth generation games Pokémon Black and White. It, along with Throh, seem to form a fighting type pair similar to Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan.

Appearance

Sawk is a blue Pokémon with a blue Gi, a traditional uniform for training and contests in many martial arts. It has two, three-toed feet and it has a very big, bushy, eyebrow.

Evolution

Sawk does not evolve.

Game Info

Game Locations

Version(s)	Location	Rarity
Sawk Locations
Black/White	Route 10, Route 16, Route 18, Pinwheel Forest	Common

Pokédex Entries

Pokédex Entries
Generation I
Sawk did not appear during the Generation I games.
Generation II
Sawk did not appear during the Generation II games.
Generation III
Sawk did not appear during the Generation III games.
Generation IV
Sawk did not appear during the Generation IV games.
Black
The sound of Sawk punching boulders and trees can be heard all the way from the mountains where they train.
White
Tying their belts gets them pumped and makes their punches more destructive. Disturbing their training angers them.
Black 2
Desiring the strongest karate chop, they seclude themselves in mountains and train without sleeping.
White 2
Desiring the strongest karate chop, they seclude themselves in mountains and train without sleeping.

Learnset

Leveling
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
1	Rock Smash	40	100%	15	Fighting	Physical
1	Leer	—	100%	30	Normal	Status
5	Bide	-	-%	10	Normal	Physical
9	Focus Energy	-	-%	30	Normal	Status
13	Double Kick	30	100%	30	Fighting	Physical
17	Low Sweep	60	100%	20	Fighting	Physical
21	Counter	-	100%	20	Fighting	Physical
25	Karate Chop	50	100%	25	Fighting	Physical
29	Brick Break	75	100%	15	Fighting	Physical
33	Bulk Up	-	-%	20	Fighting	Status
37	Retaliate	70	100%	5	Normal	Physical
41	Endure	-	-%	10	Normal	Status
45	Quick Guard	-	-%	15	Fighting	Status
49	Close Combat	120	100%	5	Fighting	Physical
53	Reversal	-	100%	15	Fighting	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

Version
Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (JP)	Green	Back
Sawk did not appear in Generation I
Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
Sawk did not appear in Generation II
Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
Sawk did not appear in Generation III
Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
Sawk did not appear in Generation IV
Black	White	Black 2	White 2		Back

Trivia

Sawk is based on a master Karate Fighter.
Sawk and Throh can be viewed as the "Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan" of the Unova Region.
Sawk's English name was originally going to be 'Sawkem', but was changed late in the process of English localization as a result of possible copyright infringement. Sawk's counterpart (Throh) was to have the English name 'Rawkem' (which, when read in Pokédex order, would read 'Rawkem Sawkem'). This is a play on the famous 80's toy franchise Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots. Even more of a coincidence, are the matching red and blue colors shared between the Pokémon and the game's characters.
Sawk along with Throh may be based on the Ashinaga-tenaga, a pair of yokai one of which has long arms and the other has long legs with Sawk representing the longed legged of the pair.
Sawk first appeared in M14, but its first appearance in the anime was BW043, where Stephan used it to battle Iris and her Emolga in the Battle Tournament.

References

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