Is Pawniard Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Wild Dark/Steel. Bisharp at level 52 has high Attack and excellent typing. Molayne uses Bisharp on his E4 team. The late evolution is a long grind, but the payoff is a top-tier Dark/Steel attacker.
Pawniard resists most of Ilima's coverage and hits back hard.
Hala's team hits Pawniard's weaknesses hard.
Pawniard trades roughly evenly with Lana's team.
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Pawniard trades roughly evenly with Kiawe's team.
Pawniard has the type edge here and should clean up Mallow's team.
Pawniard resists most of Olivia's coverage and hits back hard.
Pawniard trades roughly evenly with Sophocles's team.
Pawniard has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Pawniard trades roughly evenly with Nanu's team.
Mina's typing presses Pawniard's defenses.
Pawniard trades roughly evenly with Hapu's team.
Bisharp trades roughly evenly with Molayne's team.
Bisharp has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Bisharp has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Bisharp trades roughly evenly with Kahili's team.
Bisharp trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Catch Pawniard on Route 17 (walking, Lv 33-36). Alternate S.O.S. encounters; UNCOMMON; Called by Bisharp.
Your Pawniard should hit Level 52 before you reach Molayne, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Pawniard in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Pawniard appears at moderate rates across 2 spots in late-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 Pawniard in USUM
Pawniard is your first catch on the way to Pawniard. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 33-36 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Pawniard ✓Route 17 - NortheastLv.33-36GrassSOS from Bisharp
Step 2Catch or Evolve into BisharpRoute 17 - NortheastLv.33-36GrassRate 5%or evolve from Pawniard (Step 1)
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
 Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
 Machop Fighting | C | |
 Crabrawler Fighting | C | |
 Mankey Fighting | C | |
 Makuhita Fighting | C | |
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Crabrawler Fighting | C | |
Machop Fighting | C | |
Mankey Fighting | C | |
 Marshtomp WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Marshtomp builds →Brick Break 4x110-131%KO Mud Bomb 2x83-98% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Crabrawler Fighting | C | |
Machop Fighting | C | |
Mankey Fighting | C | |
Marshtomp WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Marshtomp builds →Brick Break 4x119-141%KO Mud Shot 2x74-89% | ||
 Passimian Fighting | C | |
 Gallade PsychicFighting | C | |
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
 Combusken FireFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Combusken builds →Brick Break 4x170-200%KO Flame Charge 2x56-67% | ||
Crabrawler Fighting | C | |
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Poliwrath builds →Brick Break 4x186-220%KO Bulldoze 2x49-59% | ||
 Bewear NormalFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodHauoli City Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Bewear builds →Brick Break 4x237-279%KO Bulldoze 2x62-73% | ||
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Passimian builds →Brick Break 4x230-270%KO Bulldoze 2x62-73% | ||
Gallade PsychicFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Gallade builds →Brick Break 4x237-279%KO Bulldoze 2x62-73% | ||
 Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Hariyama builds →Brick Break 4x230-270%KO Bulldoze 2x62-73% | ||
 Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Pangoro builds →Hammer Arm 4x310-366%KO Bulldoze 2x62-74% | ||
Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Poliwrath builds →Brick Break 4x187-221%KO Bulldoze 2x51-60% | ||
Bewear NormalFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodHauoli City Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Bewear builds →Brick Break 4x234-276%KO Bulldoze 2x62-74% | ||
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Passimian builds →Brick Break 4x228-269%KO Bulldoze 2x60-71% | ||
 Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Incineroar builds →Brick Break 4x148-175%KO Overheat 2x205-241%KO Bulldoze 2x59-69% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Blaziken builds →High Jump Kick 4x371-437%KO Overheat 2x259-306%KO Bulldoze 2x58-69% | ||
 Infernape FireFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Infernape builds →Close Combat 4x305-359%KO Flare Blitz 2x152-179%KO Bulldoze 2x52-62% | ||
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Passimian builds →Close Combat 4x343-404%KO Bulldoze 2x58-69% | ||
Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Poliwrath builds →Brick Break 4x180-213%KO Bulldoze 2x49-58% | ||
 Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Primeape builds →Close Combat 4x309-364%KO Overheat 2x107-127%KO Bulldoze 2x52-62% | ||
Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Blaziken builds →High Jump Kick 4x375-442%KO Overheat 2x260-307%KO Bulldoze 2x57-68% | ||
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Passimian builds →Close Combat 4x343-405%KO Bulldoze 2x57-68% | ||
Infernape FireFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Infernape builds →Close Combat 4x308-363%KO Flare Blitz 2x153-181%KO Bulldoze 2x53-62% | ||
Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Hariyama builds →Close Combat 4x343-405%KO Bulldoze 2x57-68% | ||
Gallade PsychicFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Gallade builds →Close Combat 4x356-419%KO Bulldoze 2x60-71% | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 4x280-329%KO | ||
Bewear NormalFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodHauoli City Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Bewear builds →Superpower 4x367-431%KO Earthquake 2x102-120%KO | ||
Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Blaziken builds →High Jump Kick 4x383-451%KO Flare Blitz 2x176-208%KO Earthquake 2x99-116%KO | ||
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Passimian builds →Close Combat 4x353-416%KO Earthquake 2x99-116%KO | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Terrakion builds →Close Combat 4x376-443%KO Earthquake 2x104-123%KO | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Skuntank's Fire Blast also KOs at 89-105%.
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Mesprit builds →Ice Beam25-29% Shadow Ball22-26% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Froslass builds →Ice Beam21-25% Shadow Ball19-22% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityAftermath ItemAssault Vest NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Skuntank builds →Sucker Punch10-12% Pursuit6-7% Fire Blast 2x89-105%KO | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Primeape builds →Close Combat 4x175-206%KO U Turn26-30% Stone Edge18-21% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIronfist ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Pawniard View Hitmonchan builds →Drain Punch 4x120-142%KO Mach Punch 4x65-76% | ||
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.
USUM Pawniard Best Moveset
Dark/Steel at 85 Attack with AbilityDefiant raising Attack two stages when any stat drops. The moveset at pre-evolution stats does nothing. Bisharp one evolution away earns A-tier through AbilityDefiant and 125 Attack.
Best Build
Pawniard best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Iron Head
- Knock Off
- Swords Dance
Moves List
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 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
After shredding its prey, it sharpens its blades on a stone by the river. Each Pawniard has its own favorite sharpening stone.
It follows Bisharp’s orders to a tee when it attacks enemies. After slashing an opponent, Pawniard clangs both of its blades together.
Pawniard Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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