Stats & Training
Pawniard's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Sp. Atk trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Common in the wild and worth 1 Attack EV, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Ignoring their injuries, groups attack by sinking the blades that cover their bodies into their prey.
Ignoring their injuries, groups attack by sinking the blades that cover their bodies into their prey.
Pawniard Weakness
Pawniard is weak to Fighting, Fire, and Ground. Watch out for Fighting attacks, those deal 4x damage. On the flip side, it's immune to Poison and Psychic-type moves entirely. 9 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that. Pawniard's physical bulk (base 70 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fighting |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Rock, Dragon, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison, Psychic |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
 Riolu Fighting | D | |
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Growlithe builds →Ember 2x55-68% Rock Smash 4x58-70% | ||
Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Tepig builds →Ember 2x43-53% Rock Smash 4x58-70% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Riolu builds →Force Palm 4x120-141%KO Rock Smash 4x88-106%KO | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Growlithe builds →Flame Wheel 2x59-71% Flame Charge 2x55-65% Ember 2x59-71% Rock Smash 4x59-71% | ||
Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Tepig builds →Flame Charge 2x49-59% Ember 2x43-53% Rock Smash 4x53-63% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Volcarona builds →Flame Charge 2x46-55% Ember 2x100-118%KO Fire Spin 2x87-103%KO | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Scraggy builds →Dig 2x55-66% Brick Break 4x161-189%KO Rock Smash 4x87-103%KO | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Riolu builds →Dig 2x53-63% Force Palm 4x120-142%KO Rock Smash 4x87-103%KO | ||
 Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Krokorok builds →Dig 2x89-107%KO Rock Smash 4x62-74% Sand Tomb 2x43-51% Mud-Slap 2x26-32% | ||
Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Tepig builds →Flame Charge 2x50-59% Ember 2x46-55% Rock Smash 4x53-63% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Volcarona builds →Incinerate 2x140-166%KO Flame Charge 2x45-53% Ember 2x95-113%KO Fire Spin 2x84-99% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Heracross builds →Close Combat 4x353-416%KO Dig 2x80-94% Brick Break 4x221-261%KO Bulldoze 2x60-71% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 4x252-296%KO Dig 2x53-64% Brick Break 4x149-176%KO Incinerate 2x35-42% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Riolu builds →Dig 2x52-61% Brick Break 4x144-169%KO Force Palm 4x120-141%KO Bulldoze 2x40-47% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Krokorok builds →Dig 2x86-102%KO Brick Break 4x107-127%KO Incinerate 2x41-49% Bulldoze 2x66-78% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Volcarona builds →Incinerate 2x141-166%KO Flame Charge 2x45-53% Ember 2x95-113%KO Fire Spin 2x84-100%KO | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 4x254-300%KO Dig 2x69-81% Brick Break 4x196-231%KO Wake-Up Slap 4x180-213%KO | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Heracross builds →Close Combat 4x355-419%KO Dig 2x79-94% Brick Break 4x223-263%KO Bulldoze 2x59-71% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 4x254-300%KO Dig 2x53-63% Brick Break 4x148-175%KO Incinerate 2x35-42% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Riolu builds →Dig 2x51-60% Brick Break 4x143-169%KO Force Palm 4x117-138%KO Bulldoze 2x39-46% | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 4x210-248%KO Rock Smash 4x97-114%KO Double Kick 4x74-88% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 4x259-305%KO Hammer Arm 4x259-305%KO Dig 2x70-83% Brick Break 4x197-233%KO | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 4x210-248%KO Rock Smash 4x97-114%KO Double Kick 4x74-88% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Heracross builds →Close Combat 4x360-424%KO Dig 2x80-95% Brick Break 4x228-269%KO Bulldoze 2x61-72% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 4x259-305%KO Dig 2x53-64% Brick Break 4x149-176%KO Incinerate 2x36-43% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Terrakion builds →Sacred Sword 4x284-335%KO Bulldoze 2x63-75% Rock Smash 4x132-155%KO Double Kick 4x98-115%KO | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 4x213-250%KO Rock Smash 4x98-115%KO Double Kick 4x76-90% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 4x268-315%KO Hammer Arm 4x268-315%KO Dig 2x71-83% Brick Break 4x199-235%KO | ||
 Mienfoo Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Mienfoo builds →Jump Kick 4x225-265%KO Dig 2x61-72% Drain Punch 4x170-200%KO Brick Break 4x170-200%KO | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Scraggy builds →Focus Punch 4x302-355%KO High Jump Kick 4x263-310%KO Dig 2x55-65% Brick Break 4x153-180%KO | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Conkeldurr threatens a KO with Drain Punch (331-390%). Gliscor's Earthquake also KOs at 120-142%.
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 4x331-390%KO Mach Punch 4x179-210%KO | ||
 Gliscor Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Gliscor builds →Earthquake 2x120-142%KO | ||
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch14-16% Stone Edge35-41% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Pawniard is the start of a three-stage chain. It evolves into Bisharp first, then eventually reaches Kingambit. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via one egg group. Evolving adds up to 210 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Pawniard easily with 53 breeding partners from the Humanshape egg group. Pass egg moves like Headbutt, Mean Look, Psycho Cut and 4 more to offspring.
Black 2 & White 2 Pawniard Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 5.
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Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 11 types means almost nothing walls Pawniard cleanly, with Foul Play and Iron Head anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Black 2 & White 2 Pawniard Locations
Pawniard starts showing up in late-game routes at decent spawn rates across 4 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations to Catch Pawniard in Black 2 & White 2
4 spots to find Pawniard at Lv. 38-44 via walking. Not all of them exist in both Black 2 and White 2 versions, so filter by your copy below.
Pawniard Guide
Pawniard evolves into Bisharp at level 52. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
In Black 2 & White 2, Pawniard does the job early-game if you need a Dark/Steel type on your team. Evolve it into Bisharp before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Pawniard is catchable in Black 2 & White 2. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 7 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Pawniard has appeared in 8 games across 6 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
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