Don't let the raw stats fool you. Chlorophyll doubles its Speed in sun, and that completely changes the math for Sawsbuck. Ghost moves can't touch it, which offsets the 6 weaknesses somewhat. Introduced in Gen 5.
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.
Sawsbuck Weakness
VulnerableType-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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
Evolved from Deerling. Sawsbuck is the final form in this two-stage line. No compatible partners 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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Sawsbuck to get Deerling eggs easily from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Agility, Baton Pass, Fake Tears and 6 more.
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
Best Sawsbuck Moveset
- Horn Leech
- Swords Dance
- Jump Kick
- Wild Charge
Recommended Teammates
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
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 DeerlingEFFORTLESSRoute 6Black 2GrassLv.23-25CommonMidRouteAnyEFFORTLESSRoute 6White 2GrassLv.23-25CommonMidRouteAnyEFFORTLESSRoute 6Black 2GrassLv.26-28CommonMidRouteAnyDouble grassEFFORTLESSRoute 6White 2GrassLv.26-28CommonMidRouteAnyDouble grassEASYRoute 7White 2GrassLv.30UncommonMidRouteAnyEASYRoute 7Black 2GrassLv.30UncommonMidRouteAnyEASYRoute 7White 2GrassLv.33UncommonLateRouteAnyDouble grassEASYRoute 7Black 2GrassLv.33UncommonLateRouteAnyDouble grass
Step 2Sawsbuck ✓EFFORTLESSDragonspiral Tower - EntranceBlack 2GrassLv.55-57CommonPostBuildingWinterEFFORTLESSDragonspiral Tower - EntranceBlack 2GrassLv.55-58CommonPostBuildingSpring/summer/autumnEFFORTLESSDragonspiral Tower - EntranceWhite 2GrassLv.55-57CommonPostBuildingWinterEFFORTLESSDragonspiral Tower - EntranceWhite 2GrassLv.55-58CommonPostBuildingSpring/summer/autumnEFFORTLESSDragonspiral Tower - OutsideWhite 2GrassLv.55-57CommonPostBuildingWinterEFFORTLESSDragonspiral Tower - OutsideWhite 2GrassLv.55-58CommonPostBuildingSpring/summer/autumnEFFORTLESSDragonspiral Tower - OutsideBlack 2GrassLv.55-57CommonPostBuildingWinterEFFORTLESSDragonspiral Tower - OutsideBlack 2GrassLv.55-58CommonPostBuildingSpring/summer/autumnEFFORTLESSDragonspiral Tower - EntranceWhite 2GrassLv.63-65CommonPostBuildingWinterDouble grassEFFORTLESSDragonspiral Tower - EntranceBlack 2GrassLv.63-65CommonPostBuildingWinterDouble grassEFFORTLESSDragonspiral Tower - OutsideBlack 2GrassLv.63-65CommonPostBuildingWinterDouble grassEFFORTLESSDragonspiral Tower - OutsideBlack 2GrassLv.63-66CommonPostBuildingSpring/summer/autumnDouble grassEFFORTLESSDragonspiral Tower - OutsideWhite 2GrassLv.63-65CommonPostBuildingWinterDouble grassEFFORTLESSDragonspiral Tower - OutsideWhite 2GrassLv.63-66CommonPostBuildingSpring/summer/autumnDouble grassor evolve from Deerling (Step 1)
Chlorophyll changes the entire equation for Sawsbuck. The 475 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as an attacker.
Deerling evolves into Sawsbuck at level 34. Sawsbuck is the fully evolved form. It sits at 475 BST in its evolved form.
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 an attacker.
Sawsbuck appears in 7 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
Sawsbuck joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 7 titles so far. With 5 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A