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.
Pawmo saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). This was Pawmo's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Natural Cure with Focus Sash, favoring a Jolly nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Pawmo best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Fake Out
- Nuzzle
- Mach Punch
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
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
Excadrill can KO Pawmo with Earthquake (287-338%). Gardevoir threatens a KO with Moonblast (235-277%). Togekiss's Dazzling Gleam also KOs at 192-227%.
 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 | ||
 Togekiss Fairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Pawmo View Togekiss builds →Air Slash90-106%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x192-227%KO | ||
Evolution
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 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
How to Get Pawmo
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.
Base Stats
The stat budget goes to damage. Speed and Attack carry the offense, Defense doesn't even come close. A Mouse Pokemon on a medium-fast 1M XP curve, worth 2 Speed EVs per KO.
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 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.
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