624: Pawniard

Essentials

Pawniard

Sharp Blade Pokémon

Abilities

Defiant: Raises Attack two stages upon having any stat lowered.
Inner Focus: Prevents flinching.

Hidden Ability

Pressure: Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 624
Original Unova: 130
Updated Unova: 223
Mountain Kalos: 48
Updated Alola: 337
Updated Ula'ula: 158

Names

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

Breeding

Gender

½ male, ½ female

Egg groups

Human-Like

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

5355 / 2805

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

Effort points

1 Attack

Capture rate

120

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium

Wild held items

		nothing
		nothing
		nothing

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Pawniard	Bisharp Level up, starting at level 52

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	45	15.8	263	294
Attack	85	60.5	238	269
Defense	70	50.5	208	239
Special Attack	40	14.5	148	179
Special Defense	40	10.1	148	179
Speed	60	41.3	188	219
Total	340	28.0

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: Blades comprise this Pokémon’s entire body. If battling dulls the blades, it sharpens them on stones by the river.
: They fight at Bisharp’s command. They cling to their prey and inflict damage by sinking their blades into it.
: Ignoring their injuries, groups attack by sinking the blades that cover their bodies into their prey.

: Blades comprise this Pokémon’s entire body. If battling dulls the blades, it sharpens them on stones by the river.
: Ignoring their injuries, groups attack by sinking the blades that cover their bodies into their prey.
: Blades comprise this Pokémon’s entire body. If battling dulls the blades, it sharpens them on stones by the river.
: Ignoring their injuries, groups attack by sinking the blades that cover their bodies into their prey.

: After shredding its prey, it sharpens its blades on a stone by the river. Each Pawniard has its own favorite sharpening stone.
: It follows Bisharp’s orders to a tee when it attacks enemies. After slashing an opponent, Pawniard clangs both of its blades together.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Sharp Blade Pokémon
Color: Red
Cry
Footprint
Shape: Anthropomorphic

Height

1'7.7"
0.5 m

Weight

102

22.5 lb
10.2 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Black

Route 9

White

Route 9

Black 2

Route 9

Route 9

White 2

Route 9

Route 9

X

Route 15

Y

Route 15

Moves

Dark and Steel moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

Physical moves better suit Pawniard's higher Attack, and have their class highlighted in green.

				Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—	—	—	—	Scratch			35	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
6	6	6	6	Leer			30	—	100%		Lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
9	9	9	9	Fury Cutter			20	40	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
14	14	14	14	Torment			15	—	100%		Prevents the target from using the same move twice in a row.
17	17	17	17	Feint Attack			20	60	—		Never misses.
22	22	22	22	Scary Face			10	—	100%		Lowers the target's Speed by two stages.
25	25	25	25	Metal Claw			35	50	95%		Has a 10% chance to raise the user's Attack by one stage.
30	30	30	30	Slash			20	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
33	33	33	33	Assurance			10	60	100%		Power is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.
38	38	38	38	Metal Sound			40	—	85%		Lowers the target's Special Defense by two stages.
41	41	41	41	Embargo			15	—	100%		Target cannot use held items.
46	46	46	46	Iron Defense			15	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by two stages.
49	49	49	49	Night Slash			15	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
54	54	54	54	Iron Head			15	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
57	57	57	57	Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
62	62	62	62	Guillotine			5	*	30%		Causes a one-hit KO.
				Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
				Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
				Mean Look			5	—	—		Prevents the target from leaving battle.
				Psycho Cut			20	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
				Pursuit			20	40	100%		Has double power against, and can hit, Pokémon attempting to switch out.
				Quick Guard			15	—	—	3	Prevents any priority moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.
				Revenge			10	60	100%	-4	Inflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.
				Stealth Rock			20	—	—		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
				Sucker Punch			5	70	100%	1	Only works if the target is about to use a damaging move.
				Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
				Dark Pulse			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
				Dual Chop			15	40	90%		Hits twice in one turn.
				Foul Play			15	95	100%		Calculates damage with the target's attacking stat.
				Iron Defense			15	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by two stages.
				Iron Head			15	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
				Knock Off			20	65	100%		Target drops its held item.
				Low Kick			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
				Magnet Rise			10	—	—		User is immune to Ground moves and effects for five turns.
				Role Play			10	—	—		Copies the target's ability.
				Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
				Snatch			10	—	—	4	Steals the target's move, if it's self-targeted.
				Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
				Spite			10	—	100%		Lowers the PP of the target's last used move by 4.
				Stealth Rock			20	—	—		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
				Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
01	01	01		Hone Claws			15	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and accuracy by one stage.
06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
10	10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	60	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
12	12	12	12	Taunt			20	—	100%		For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.
17	17	17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
18	18	18	18	Rain Dance			5	—	—		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
21	21	21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
27	27	27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
28	28	28		Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
31	31	31	31	Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
37	37	37	37	Sandstorm			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
39	39	39	39	Rock Tomb			15	60	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
40	40	40	40	Aerial Ace			20	60	—		Never misses.
41	41	41	41	Torment			15	—	100%		Prevents the target from using the same move twice in a row.
42	42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
44	44	44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	45	45	45	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
46	46	46	46	Thief			25	60	100%		Takes the target's item.
47	47	47	47	Low Sweep			20	65	100%		Lowers the target's Speed by one stage.
48	48	48	48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
54	54	54	54	False Swipe			40	40	100%		Cannot lower the target's HP below 1.
56	56	56	56	Fling			10	*	100%		Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
63	63	63	63	Embargo			15	—	100%		Target cannot use held items.
65	65	65	65	Shadow Claw			15	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
66	66	66	66	Payback			10	50	100%		Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.
67	67	67		Retaliate			5	70	100%		Has double power if a friendly Pokémon fainted last turn.
69	69	69	69	Rock Polish			20	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
73	73	73	73	Thunder Wave			20	—	90%		Paralyzes the target.
75	75	75	75	Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
81	81	81	81	X-Scissor			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
84	84	84	84	Poison Jab			20	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
86	86	86	86	Grass Knot			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
87	87	87	87	Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
	88	88	88	Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
90	90	90	90	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
		94		Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
94	94			Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
95	95	95	95	Snarl			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Special Attack by one stage.
	97	97	97	Dark Pulse			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
	98	98		Power-Up Punch			20	40	100%		Raises the user's Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.
	100	100	100	Confide			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage.
H1	H1	H1		Cut			30	50	95%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
		H6		Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.