Stats & Training
Everything pushes toward mixed damage here. Hawlucha's Speed does the work, Sp. Def pays the price. But you're still getting 2 Attack EVs per KO. Moderately hard to find, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It drives its opponents to exhaustion with its agile maneuvers, then ends the fight with a flashy finishing move.
It always strikes a pose before going for its finishing move. Sometimes opponents take advantage of that time to counterattack.
Hawlucha Weakness
Electric, Ice, Flying, Psychic, and Fairy moves hit Hawlucha for super-effective damage. The upside? Ground-type moves can't touch it at all. The Fighting/Flying typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Hawlucha leans offensive (base 92 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Dark |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
 Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hawlucha View Corviknight builds →Pluck 2x57-67% Peck 2x33-40% | ||
 Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
 Drifloon Ghost | D | |
 Joltik BugElectric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hawlucha View Joltik builds →Volt Switch 2x57-67% Electroweb 2x45-54% | ||
 Bronzor SteelPsychic | D | |
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hawlucha View Corviknight builds →Pluck 2x51-62% Peck 2x32-38% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hawlucha View Stunfisk builds →Electroweb 2x51-62% Thunder Shock 2x38-46% | ||
Drifloon Ghost | D | |
Joltik BugElectric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hawlucha View Joltik builds →Volt Switch 2x51-62% Electroweb 2x42-50% | ||
Bronzor SteelPsychic | D | |
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hawlucha View Corviknight builds →Pluck 2x52-62% Peck 2x32-38% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hawlucha View Stunfisk builds →Electroweb 2x52-62% Thunder Shock 2x38-45% | ||
Drifloon Ghost | D | |
Joltik BugElectric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hawlucha View Joltik builds →Volt Switch 2x49-59% Electroweb 2x40-48% | ||
Bronzor SteelPsychic | D | |
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hawlucha View Corviknight builds →Fly 2x76-90% Drill Peck 2x67-80% Pluck 2x51-61% Peck 2x31-37% | ||
 Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hawlucha View Solrock builds →Psychic 2x60-72% Zen Headbutt 2x72-85% Confusion 2x35-42% | ||
 Charjabug BugElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hawlucha View Charjabug builds →Volt Switch 2x50-58% Spark 2x54-64% Electroweb 2x38-45% | ||
 Mawile SteelFairy | C | |
Drifloon Ghost | D | |
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hawlucha View Corviknight builds →Fly 2x76-91% Drill Peck 2x68-81% Pluck 2x51-61% Peck 2x32-38% | ||
 Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hawlucha View Solrock builds →Psychic 2x61-73% Zen Headbutt 2x72-86% Acrobatics 2x34-40% Confusion 2x36-43% | ||
Charjabug BugElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hawlucha View Charjabug builds →Volt Switch 2x49-58% Spark 2x53-63% Acrobatics 2x31-37% Electroweb 2x38-45% | ||
Mawile SteelFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hawlucha View Mawile builds →Draining Kiss 2x36-43% Fairy Wind 2x29-35% | ||
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hawlucha View Corviknight builds →Fly 2x74-88% Drill Peck 2x66-78% Air Slash 2x48-58% Pluck 2x51-60% | ||
Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
 Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hawlucha View Bronzong builds →Extrasensory 2x70-83% Confusion 2x45-53% | ||
 Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hawlucha View Drifblim builds →Fly 2x70-83% Acrobatics 2x43-51% Gust 2x41-48% | ||
 Galvantula BugElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hawlucha View Galvantula builds →Discharge 2x82-97% Volt Switch 2x72-85% Electroweb 2x58-69% | ||
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hawlucha View Corviknight builds →Fly 2x75-88% Drill Peck 2x67-79% Air Slash 2x50-60% Pluck 2x50-60% | ||
Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hawlucha View Bronzong builds →Extrasensory 2x71-84% Confusion 2x45-53% | ||
Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hawlucha View Drifblim builds →Fly 2x71-84% Acrobatics 2x45-53% Icy Wind 2x36-43% Gust 2x39-46% | ||
Galvantula BugElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hawlucha View Galvantula builds →Discharge 2x82-97% Volt Switch 2x73-86% Electroweb 2x58-68% | ||
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hawlucha View Corviknight builds →Fly 2x76-90% Drill Peck 2x69-82% Air Slash 2x50-59% Pluck 2x52-61% | ||
Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hawlucha View Bronzong builds →Extrasensory 2x71-84% Confusion 2x45-53% | ||
Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hawlucha View Drifblim builds →Fly 2x71-84% Acrobatics 2x45-53% Icy Wind 2x37-44% Gust 2x41-49% | ||
Galvantula BugElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hawlucha View Galvantula builds →Discharge 2x84-100%KO Volt Switch 2x74-88% Electroweb 2x59-69% | ||
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Heatran builds →
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 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Hawlucha View Ferrothorn builds →Knock Off9-11% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves View Garchomp builds →
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 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Hawlucha View Kartana builds →Knock Off20-23% | ||
 Rillaboom Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Hawlucha View Rillaboom builds →U Turn9-10% Wood Hammer45-53% | ||
Sword & Shield Evolution
No evolution chain to worry about here. Hawlucha is a standalone Pokemon with a decent partner pool for breeding through two egg groups. Eggs come out average hatch time. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Hawlucha easily with 42 breeding partners from the Flying and Humanshape egg groups. Pass egg moves like Cross Chop, Defog, Entrainment and 3 more to offspring.
Sword & Shield Hawlucha Best Moveset
One boost from Swords Dance and Hawlucha gets dangerous fast. The Adamant nature targets max Attack and Speed, and Unburden backs the whole approach. Acrobatics and the remaining moves handle most of what's left standing.
Best Build
Hawlucha best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Acrobatics
- Close Combat
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Dual Wingbeat
- Drain Punch
- Rock Slide
- Fire Punch
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Need something that threatens multiple types? Hawlucha's movepool delivers. Coverage across 11 types plus STAB from Sky Attack and High Jump Kick gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Sword & Shield Hawlucha Locations
moderate rates is the best you'll get on Hawlucha in mid-game routes. Use the sort toggle below. Best shows where the odds peak, Earliest shows where you can access it soonest in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Hawlucha in Sword & Shield
Which version you're playing matters for Hawlucha. 4 walking spots at Lv. 28-30 spread across Shield and Sword, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
Hawlucha Guide
In Sword & Shield, Hawlucha looks average on paper at 500 BST. But Mold Breaker is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. B-Tier pivot on our tier list. Swords Dance with Electricseed is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Sword & Shield, but Hawlucha does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Hawlucha hits 600 BST.
In Sword & Shield, watch for Raikou (Electric), Walrein (Ice), and Aerodactyl (Flying) when using Hawlucha. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Psychic and Fairy-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. Hawlucha's base 118 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Hawlucha gets Mold Breaker, Limber, and Unburden. But Mold Breaker is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Hawlucha is a physical attacker with base 92 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 118 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the pivot role.
Game Availability
Available since X & Y, Hawlucha appears in 7 games spanning 5 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Mega form in Generation 6.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves