Is Pawmo Good in Scarlet & Violet Playthrough?
Electric/Fighting Pawmo hits harder at this stage with Volt Absorb healing on incoming Electric moves. Walk 1,000 steps in Let's Go mode to trigger the Pawmot evolution. A unique evolution method.
Pawmo has the type edge here and should clean up Katy's team.
Pawmo has the type edge here and should clean up Brassius's team.
Pawmo trades roughly evenly with Iono's team.
Pawmot resists most of Kofu's coverage and hits back hard.
Pawmot resists most of Larry's coverage and hits back hard.
Pawmot trades roughly evenly with Ryme's team.
Pawmot trades roughly evenly with Tulip's team.
Pawmot has the type edge here and should clean up Grusha's team.
Pawmot trades roughly evenly with Rika's team.
Pawmot has the type edge here and should clean up Poppy's team.
Pawmot has the type edge here and should clean up Larry's team.
Pawmot trades roughly evenly with Hassel's team.
Pawmot has the type edge here and should clean up Geeta's team.
Catch Pawmo on South Province (Area One) (overworld, Lv 18-58).
Catch Pawmi on South Province (Area One) (overworld, Lv 2-12).
Usually ready to evolve before you reach Kofu, at typical party pace.
How to Get Pawmo in Scarlet & Violet
Pawmo appears at moderate rates across 46 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Pawmo in SV
Pawmi is your first catch on the way to Pawmo. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 2-58 across 94 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch PawmiSouth Province (Area One) - GrassLv.2-12OverworldRate 3%South Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.2-12OverworldRate 3%South Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.2-12OverworldRate 3%East Province (Area One) - MountainLv.18-58OverworldRate 6%Glaseado MountainLv.18-58OverworldRate 6%North Province (Area One) - MountainLv.18-58OverworldRate 6%South Province (Area Five) - MountainLv.18-58OverworldRate 6%South Province (Area Four) - MountainLv.18-58OverworldRate 6%South Province (Area Six) - MountainLv.18-58OverworldRate 6%South Province (Area Two) - MountainLv.18-58OverworldRate 6%West Province (Area One) - MountainLv.18-58OverworldRate 6%Asado Desert - GrassLv.18-58OverworldRate 4%East Province (Area One) - GrassLv.18-58OverworldRate 4%East Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.18-58OverworldRate 4%East Province (Area Two) - GrassLv.18-58OverworldRate 4%North Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.18-58OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area Five) - GrassLv.18-58OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area Four) - GrassLv.18-58OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area Two) - GrassLv.18-58OverworldRate 4%The Pokémon League - GrassLv.18-58OverworldRate 4%West Province (Area One) - GrassLv.18-58OverworldRate 4%West Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.18-58OverworldRate 4%West Province (Area Two) - GrassLv.18-58OverworldRate 4%- Step 2Pawmo ✓East Province (Area One) - MountainLv.18-58OverworldRate 6%Glaseado MountainLv.18-58OverworldRate 6%North Province (Area One) - MountainLv.18-58OverworldRate 6%South Province (Area Five) - MountainLv.18-58OverworldRate 6%South Province (Area Four) - MountainLv.18-58OverworldRate 6%South Province (Area Six) - MountainLv.18-58OverworldRate 6%South Province (Area Two) - MountainLv.18-58OverworldRate 6%West Province (Area One) - MountainLv.18-58OverworldRate 6%Asado Desert - GrassLv.18-58OverworldRate 4%East Province (Area One) - GrassLv.18-58OverworldRate 4%East Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.18-58OverworldRate 4%East Province (Area Two) - GrassLv.18-58OverworldRate 4%North Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.18-58OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area Five) - GrassLv.18-58OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area Four) - GrassLv.18-58OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area One) - GrassLv.18-58OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.18-58OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area Two) - GrassLv.18-58OverworldRate 4%The Pokémon League - GrassLv.18-58OverworldRate 4%West Province (Area One) - GrassLv.18-58OverworldRate 4%West Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.18-58OverworldRate 4%West Province (Area Two) - GrassLv.18-58OverworldRate 4%or evolve from Pawmi (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into PawmotBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Pawmot egg.
Pawmo Weakness
Type-wise, Pawmo takes extra damage from Ground, Psychic, and Fairy. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Volt Absorb grants an additional Electric immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground, Psychic, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Bug, Rock, Dark, Steel |
What is Pawmo Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Pawmo
 Fidough Fairy | C | |
 Drowzee Psychic | C | |
 Flabébé Fairy | C | |
 Ralts PsychicFairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawmo View Ralts builds →Draining Kiss 2x53-64% Confusion 2x53-64% | ||
 Jigglypuff NormalFairy | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Pawmo View Jigglypuff builds →Disarming Voice 2x47-57% | ||
 Mudbray Ground | C | |
 Wigglytuff NormalFairy | C | |
 Spoink Psychic | C | |
 Sandygast GhostGround | C | |
 Diglett Ground | C | |
 Florges Fairy | B | |
Fidough Fairy | C | |
Sandygast GhostGround | C | |
Wigglytuff NormalFairy | C | |
 Gabite DragonGround | C | |
 Mudsdale Ground | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Pawmo View Mudsdale builds →High Horsepower 2x192-226%KO | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawmo View Gardevoir builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x161-191%KO Psybeam 2x132-155%KO | ||
 Dachsbun Fairy | C | |
 Donphan Ground | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Pawmo View Donphan builds →Stomping Tantrum 2x146-173%KO | ||
Sandygast GhostGround | C | |
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawmo View Gardevoir builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x160-189%KO Psybeam 2x132-156%KO | ||
Sandygast GhostGround | C | |
Florges Fairy | B | |
Mudsdale Ground | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Pawmo View Mudsdale builds →High Horsepower 2x191-225%KO | ||
 Sandile GroundDark | C | |
 Palossand GhostGround | C | |
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawmo View Gardevoir builds →Psychic 2x177-209%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x157-185%KO | ||
 Hatterene PsychicFairy | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawmo View Hatterene builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x168-198%KO Psybeam 2x137-162%KO | ||
 Indeedee PsychicNormal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawmo View Indeedee builds →Psychic 2x152-180%KO Draining Kiss 2x57-68% | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawmo View Gardevoir builds →Psychic 2x185-219%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x165-194%KO | ||
Hatterene PsychicFairy | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawmo View Hatterene builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x177-209%KO Psybeam 2x143-170%KO | ||
 Espeon Psychic | B | |
Palossand GhostGround | C | |
Mudsdale Ground | C | |
Palossand GhostGround | C | |
Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawmo View Gardevoir builds →Psychic 2x180-212%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x161-189%KO | ||
Hatterene PsychicFairy | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawmo View Hatterene builds →Psychic 2x194-228%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x172-203%KO | ||
Indeedee PsychicNormal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawmo View Indeedee builds →Psychic 2x157-185%KO Draining Kiss 2x58-69% | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawmo View Gardevoir builds →Dream Eater 2x204-240%KO Moonblast 2x194-229%KO | ||
Palossand GhostGround | C | |
Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Espeon Psychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawmo View Espeon builds →Future Sight 2x253-298%KO Draining Kiss 2x71-84% | ||
Hatterene PsychicFairy | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawmo View Hatterene builds →Psychic 2x198-233%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x175-206%KO | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawmo View Gardevoir builds →Future Sight 2x238-280%KO Moonblast 2x190-223%KO | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Palossand GhostGround | C | |
 Golurk GroundGhost | C | |
 Torterra GrassGround | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Pawmo View Torterra builds →Headlong Rush 2x212-250%KO | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawmo View Gardevoir builds →Future Sight 2x244-287%KO Moonblast 2x193-228%KO | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Palossand GhostGround | C | |
Golurk GroundGhost | C | |
Torterra GrassGround | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Pawmo View Torterra builds →Headlong Rush 2x217-255%KO | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Excadrill can KO Pawmo with Earthquake (287-338%). Gardevoir threatens a KO with Moonblast (235-277%).
Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandrush ItemAir Balloon NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Pawmo View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x287-338%KO Rapid Spin48-56% | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTrace ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Pawmo View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast 2x235-277%KO Psychic 2x223-262%KO | ||
Pawmo Evolutions
Sitting between Pawmi and Pawmot, Pawmo is part of a chain that requires a unique condition. Not your typical level-up setup. Attack has grown the most so far (+25), but there's still another 140 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Pawmo to get Pawmi eggs easily using 206 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Fake Out, Mach Punch, Sweet Kiss and 1 more.
SV Pawmo Best Moveset
Electric/Fighting at 75 Attack and 85 Speed with AbilityIron Fist boosting punch moves. AbilityVolt Absorb absorbs Electric for healing. Held ItemEviolite adds bulk since Pawmot exists. The moveset has moderate physical output. One evolution from 115 Attack and competitive Fighting/Electric TermStab.
Best Build
Pawmo best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Fake Out
- Nuzzle
- Mach Punch
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
The egg pool carries weight here. Fake Out and Mach Punch aren't available any other way for Pawmo, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Focus Punch and Thunder for solid options.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
When its group is attacked, Pawmo is the first to leap into battle, defeating enemies with a fighting technique that utilizes electric shocks.
Pawmo uses a unique fighting technique in which it uses its forepaws to strike foes and zap them with electricity from its paw pads simultaneously.
Pawmo Scarlet & Violet Guide
Pawmo is meant to evolve into Pawmot. At 350 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Natural Cure is what you want on Pawmo. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Volt Absorb, Iron Fist) work on paper but Natural Cure is what makes Pawmo worth using.
Base 85 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Pawmo is a physical attacker with base 75 Attack. Defensively? Fragile, can't afford to take many hits.
For Scarlet & Violet, you can run Pawmo through the first few routes without issues. 350 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Pawmot as fast as you can.
Game Availability
Pawmo joined the series in Scarlet & Violet and has been available in 1 titles so far. With 2 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves