Stats & Training
Attack and Speed carry most of Sawsbuck's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Moderately hard to find and yields 2 Attack EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
They migrate according to the seasons, so some people call Sawsbuck the harbingers of spring.
They migrate according to the seasons, so some people call Sawsbuck the harbingers of spring.
Sawsbuck Weakness
Type-wise, Sawsbuck takes extra damage from Fire, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Flying, and Bug. Ghost moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Sap Sipper grants an additional Grass immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
- 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 | ||
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sawsbuck View Growlithe builds →Ember 2x34-42% Rock Smash 2x22-28% | ||
 Koffing Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sawsbuck View Koffing builds →Venoshock 2x50-60% Smog 2x24-30% | ||
 Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sawsbuck View Tepig builds →Ember 2x30-36% Rock Smash 2x22-28% | ||
 Pidove Normal | D | |
 Grimer Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sawsbuck View Grimer builds →Sludge 2x38-46% Venoshock 2x38-46% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sawsbuck View Growlithe builds →Flame Wheel 2x46-55% Flame Charge 2x43-51% Ember 2x34-42% Rock Smash 2x23-28% | ||
Koffing Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sawsbuck View Koffing builds →Sludge 2x46-55% Venoshock 2x46-55% Clear Smog 2x38-46% Smog 2x23-28% | ||
Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sawsbuck View Tepig builds →Flame Charge 2x38-46% Ember 2x26-32% Rock Smash 2x20-25% Smog 2x12-15% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sawsbuck View Volcarona builds →Leech Life 2x58-68% Flame Charge 2x36-43% Ember 2x55-65% Gust 2x36-43% | ||
 Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sawsbuck View Braviary builds →Wing Attack 2x73-87% Aerial Ace 2x73-87% Rock Smash 2x33-39% Peck 2x44-53% | ||
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sawsbuck View Mandibuzz builds →Pluck 2x44-53% Gust 2x29-34% Rock Smash 2x21-25% | ||
 Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sawsbuck View Sigilyph builds →Air Cutter 2x63-74% Gust 2x44-53% | ||
 Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sawsbuck View Dwebble builds →Bug Bite 2x44-53% Fury Cutter 2x31-37% Rock Smash 2x21-25% | ||
 Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sawsbuck View Roserade builds →Venoshock 2x75-89% Poison Sting 2x14-17% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sawsbuck View Braviary builds →Fly 2x104-122%KO U-turn 2x55-65% Wing Attack 2x70-83% Aerial Ace 2x70-83% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sawsbuck View Mandibuzz builds →Fly 2x63-75% U-turn 2x32-39% Pluck 2x42-50% Incinerate 2x25-30% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sawsbuck View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x139-164%KO Brick Break 2x87-103%KO Venoshock 2x23-28% Aerial Ace 2x47-56% | ||
Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sawsbuck View Dwebble builds →Bug Bite 2x42-50% Fury Cutter 2x31-36% Rock Smash 2x20-24% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sawsbuck View Roserade builds →Venoshock 2x76-90% Poison Sting 2x14-17% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sawsbuck View Braviary builds →Fly 2x103-122%KO U-turn 2x54-63% Wing Attack 2x70-83% Aerial Ace 2x70-83% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sawsbuck View Mandibuzz builds →Fly 2x62-73% U-turn 2x33-39% Pluck 2x43-51% Incinerate 2x24-29% | ||
 Litwick GhostFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sawsbuck View Litwick builds →Inferno 2x70-83% Flame Burst 2x50-59% Incinerate 2x43-51% Flame Charge 2x23-27% | ||
Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sawsbuck View Dwebble builds →X-Scissor 2x55-66% Bug Bite 2x43-51% Aerial Ace 2x28-34% Fury Cutter 2x28-34% | ||
 Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sawsbuck View Skarmory builds →Fly 2x73-87% Air Slash 2x39-46% Air Cutter 2x30-36% Sky Drop 2x49-58% | ||
 Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sawsbuck View Drifblim builds →Fly 2x73-87% Gust 2x38-44% | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sawsbuck View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x82-97% Aerial Ace 2x36-43% Rock Smash 2x38-44% Double Kick 2x29-34% | ||
Litwick GhostFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sawsbuck View Litwick builds →Fire Blast 2x77-91% Inferno 2x70-83% Flame Burst 2x49-58% Incinerate 2x42-50% | ||
Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sawsbuck View Dwebble builds →X-Scissor 2x56-66% Bug Bite 2x42-50% Aerial Ace 2x28-34% Fury Cutter 2x29-34% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sawsbuck View Skarmory builds →Fly 2x75-89% X-Scissor 2x45-53% Air Slash 2x39-46% Air Cutter 2x31-37% | ||
Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sawsbuck View Drifblim builds →Fly 2x75-89% Gust 2x37-45% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sawsbuck View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x82-97% X-Scissor 2x49-58% Aerial Ace 2x37-44% Rock Smash 2x37-45% | ||
Litwick GhostFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sawsbuck View Litwick builds →Fire Blast 2x77-91% Inferno 2x70-83% Flame Burst 2x51-60% Incinerate 2x43-50% | ||
Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sawsbuck View Dwebble builds →X-Scissor 2x57-68% Bug Bite 2x43-50% Aerial Ace 2x28-34% Fury Cutter 2x29-35% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Dragonite can KO Sawsbuck with Outrage (98-116%). Volcarona threatens a KO with Fire Blast (164-193%).
 Dragonite Dragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMultiscale ItemLum Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Sawsbuck View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed44-51% Outrage98-116%KO | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Sawsbuck View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain19-22% Fire Blast 2x164-193%KO | ||
 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 Sawsbuck View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x127-150%KO Mach Punch 2x68-81% | ||
 Tentacruel WaterPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRaindish ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Sawsbuck View Tentacruel builds →Rapid Spin11-13% Scald16-19% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Evolved from Deerling. Sawsbuck is the final form in this two-stage line. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Attack grew the most through evolution (+40 over Deerling), and Sawsbuck peaks at 475 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Sawsbuck to get Deerling eggs easily using 181 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Agility, Baton Pass, Fake Tears and 6 more.
Black 2 & White 2 Sawsbuck Best Moveset
the remaining moves is what separates a good sweep from a wasted boost. After Swords Dance, Sawsbuck threatens a wide range with max Attack and Speed EVs and Salacberry backing every hit.
Best Build
Sawsbuck best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Horn Leech
- Swords Dance
- Jump Kick
- Wild Charge
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Agility and Baton Pass aren't available any other way for Sawsbuck, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Giga Impact and Hyper Beam for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Sawsbuck in Black 2 & White 2
high spawn rates across 14 locations for Sawsbuck in endgame routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Sawsbuck in Black 2 & White 2
The path to Sawsbuck starts with Deerling at Lv. 23-66 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch DeerlingRoute 6Black 2Grass Lv.23-25 RouteCommonMidAnyRoute 6White 2Grass Lv.23-25 RouteCommonMidAnyRoute 6Black 2Grass Lv.26-28 RouteCommonMidAnyDouble grassRoute 6White 2Grass Lv.26-28 RouteCommonMidAnyDouble grassRoute 7White 2Grass Lv.30 RouteUncommonMidAnyRoute 7Black 2Grass Lv.30 RouteUncommonMidAnyRoute 7White 2Grass Lv.33 RouteUncommonLateAnyDouble grassRoute 7Black 2Grass Lv.33 RouteUncommonLateAnyDouble grass
Step 2Sawsbuck ✓Dragonspiral Tower - EntranceBlack 2Grass Lv.55-57 BuildingCommonPostWinterDragonspiral Tower - EntranceBlack 2Grass Lv.55-58 BuildingCommonPostSpring/summer/autumnDragonspiral Tower - EntranceWhite 2Grass Lv.55-57 BuildingCommonPostWinterDragonspiral Tower - EntranceWhite 2Grass Lv.55-58 BuildingCommonPostSpring/summer/autumnDragonspiral Tower - OutsideWhite 2Grass Lv.55-57 BuildingCommonPostWinterDragonspiral Tower - OutsideWhite 2Grass Lv.55-58 BuildingCommonPostSpring/summer/autumnDragonspiral Tower - OutsideBlack 2Grass Lv.55-57 BuildingCommonPostWinterDragonspiral Tower - OutsideBlack 2Grass Lv.55-58 BuildingCommonPostSpring/summer/autumnDragonspiral Tower - EntranceWhite 2Grass Lv.63-65 BuildingCommonPostWinterDouble grassDragonspiral Tower - EntranceBlack 2Grass Lv.63-65 BuildingCommonPostWinterDouble grassDragonspiral Tower - OutsideBlack 2Grass Lv.63-65 BuildingCommonPostWinterDouble grassDragonspiral Tower - OutsideBlack 2Grass Lv.63-66 BuildingCommonPostSpring/summer/autumnDouble grassDragonspiral Tower - OutsideWhite 2Grass Lv.63-65 BuildingCommonPostWinterDouble grassDragonspiral Tower - OutsideWhite 2Grass Lv.63-66 BuildingCommonPostSpring/summer/autumnDouble grassor evolve from Deerling (Step 1)
Sawsbuck Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Chlorophyll changes the entire equation for Sawsbuck. The 475 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a pivot. Horn Leech with Salacberry is the standard set.
Chlorophyll is what you want on Sawsbuck. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Sap Sipper, Serene Grace) work on paper but Chlorophyll is what makes Sawsbuck worth using.
Base 95 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Sawsbuck is a physical attacker with base 100 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a pivot.
For Black 2 & White 2, the core moveset is Horn Leech, Swords Dance, Jumpkick, and Wild Charge. Horn Leech leads at 24% usage. This set covers the pivot role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Sawsbuck joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 7 titles so far. With 6 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- 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