Is Pawniard Good in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Playthrough?
Breed-only. Dark/Steel that evolves to Bisharp at 52. AbilityDefiant raises Attack when stats are lowered. Strong typing, but the late evolution and trade requirement limit access in ORAS.
Pawniard has the type edge here and should clean up Roxanne's team.
Pawniard trades roughly evenly with Brawly's team.
Pawniard trades roughly evenly with Wattson's team.
Pawniard trades roughly evenly with Flannery's team.
Pawniard trades roughly evenly with Norman's team.
Pawniard trades roughly evenly with Winona's team.
Pawniard has the type edge here and should clean up Tate & Liza's team.
Pawniard trades roughly evenly with Wallace's team.
Pawniard trades roughly evenly with Sidney's team.
Pawniard has the type edge here and should clean up Phoebe's team.
Pawniard has the type edge here and should clean up Glacia's team.
Drake's team hits Pawniard's weaknesses hard.
Pawniard trades roughly evenly with Steven's team.
Pawniard cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
How to Get Pawniard in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Pawniard isn't available in the wild in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Start by transferring Pawniard from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Scarlet & Violet. The evolution path from Pawniard to Pawniard is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Pawniard in ORAS
Step 1Pawniard ✓CARTRIDGE TRADEfrom X & YAvailableCatch in X & Y via Walking · Lost Hotel, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Route 9. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Route 9. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Walking · Route 17 · Alternate S.O.S. encounters. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Giant's Mirror · Snowstorm. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · East Province (Area Three). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Bisharp
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, Ghost, Dragon, Dark, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison, Psychic |
What is Pawniard Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Pawniard
 Timburr Fighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Timburr builds →Wake-Up Slap 4x144-171%KO | ||
 Monferno FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Monferno builds →Mach Punch 4x89-105%KO Flame Wheel 2x63-76% | ||
 Combusken FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Combusken builds →Double Kick 4x71-86% Flame Charge 2x56-67% | ||
 Makuhita Fighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Makuhita builds →Vital Throw 4x121-143%KO | ||
 Pignite FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Pignite builds →Flame Charge 2x60-71% Arm Thrust 4x48-57% | ||
 Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 4x365-430%KO Bulldoze 2x57-68% | ||
 Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 4x199-235%KO Dig 2x76-89% | ||
 Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Sawk builds →Brick Break 4x227-268%KO Dig 2x80-95% | ||
 Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Throh builds →Vital Throw 4x172-203%KO Dig 2x66-78% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 4x372-438%KO Bulldoze 2x58-69% | ||
Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 4x209-246%KO Dig 2x78-92% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Sawk builds →Brick Break 4x228-269%KO Dig 2x79-95% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Throh builds →Vital Throw 4x176-208%KO Dig 2x67-79% | ||
Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 4x385-454%KO Bulldoze 2x60-71% | ||
Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 4x211-249%KO Dig 2x78-93% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Sawk builds →Brick Break 4x229-271%KO Dig 2x83-98% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Throh builds →Vital Throw 4x179-212%KO Dig 2x68-80% | ||
Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Blaziken builds →High Jump Kick 4x383-451%KO Overheat 2x266-314%KO Dig 2x79-94% | ||
 Infernape FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Infernape builds →Close Combat 4x317-374%KO Overheat 2x254-300%KO Dig 2x72-84% | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Emboar builds →Hammer Arm 4x304-358%KO Overheat 2x248-292%KO Bulldoze 2x62-73% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Heracross builds →Close Combat 4x369-435%KO Dig 2x83-97% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 4x383-451%KO Blaze Kick 2x83-99% Bulldoze 2x61-72% | ||
Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Blaziken builds →High Jump Kick 4x377-443%KO Overheat 2x259-305%KO Earthquake 2x97-115%KO | ||
Infernape FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Infernape builds →Close Combat 4x307-362%KO Overheat 2x245-289%KO Earthquake 2x86-101%KO | ||
Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Hariyama builds →Close Combat 4x349-411%KO Earthquake 2x97-115%KO | ||
Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Emboar builds →Hammer Arm 4x298-351%KO Overheat 2x241-284%KO Earthquake 2x99-117%KO | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Heracross builds →Close Combat 4x362-427%KO Earthquake 2x101-119%KO | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodMirage Spots Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 4x280-329%KO | ||
Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Blaziken builds →High Jump Kick 4x384-452%KO Flare Blitz 2x176-208%KO Earthquake 2x98-116%KO | ||
 Hitmonchan Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Hitmonchan builds →Focus Punch 4x395-465%KO Earthquake 2x88-104%KO Fire Punch 2x67-78% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodMirage Spots Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Terrakion builds →Close Combat 4x378-445%KO Earthquake 2x105-124%KO | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Gurdurr builds →Focus Punch 4x395-465%KO Dig 2x71-84% | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Mienfoo can KO Pawniard with High Jump Kick (179-211%).
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemChoice Scarf NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Mienfoo builds →U Turn24-29% Knock Off11-13% High Jump Kick 4x179-211%KO | ||
 Machamp Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Machamp builds →Knock Off15-18% Bullet Punch10-11% Stone Edge23-27% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityOvercoat ItemEviolite NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Vullaby builds →U Turn12-15% | ||
D | ||
Recommended Build AbilityBigpecks ItemPower Herb NatureHardy Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Fletchling builds →Acrobatics5-6% Peck3-4% Heat Wave 2x50-59% | ||
Pawniard Evolutions
Pawniard evolves into Bisharp. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 150 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Pawniard easily with 56 breeding partners from the Humanshape egg group. Pass egg moves like Headbutt, Mean Look, Psycho Cut and 5 more to offspring.
ORAS Pawniard Best Moveset
Dark/Steel at 85 Attack with AbilityDefiant gaining +2 Attack when stats are lowered. Steel resists Fairy. The moveset fires at pre-evolution power. Bisharp one evolution away earns S-tier through Defiant on a format-defining type combination.
Best Build
Pawniard best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Iron Head
- Sucker Punch
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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.
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
Blades comprise this Pokémon’s entire body. If battling dulls the blades, it sharpens them on stones by the river.
Ignoring their injuries, groups attack by sinking the blades that cover their bodies into their prey.
Pawniard Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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.
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 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 5BWDebut
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 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves