Continuing on with our last analysis about Throh, it's time to see what Sawk's potential in Pokémon GO is.
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ATTACK: 231 |
DEFENSE: 153 |
STAMINA: 181 |
MAX CP: 2787 |
PLACE IN THE META: Sawk seems much more promising than Throh does. While it does not learn Dynamic Punch, it does have Counter and Close Combat as a decent substitute. Additionally, Sawk's Attack stat is much better than Throh's. This Pokémon could be useful in Trainer Battles, and be a decent Raider for those without the top-tier Fighting-types.
LIKELY MOVEPOOL: Out of the Fast Moves we currently have in Pokémon GO, the following are the ones that seem most likely to be given to Sawk:
Out of the Charged Moves we currently have in Pokémon GO, the following are the ones that seem most likely to be given to Sawk:
Should Niantic add any new moves, the following are good candidates for Sawk's movepool:
LOOKING AHEAD: Looking beyond Generation 5, Sawk gains no evolution, exclusive Z-Move, or Mega Evolution that is known of at this time.
LIKELY MOVEPOOL: Out of the Fast Moves we currently have in Pokémon GO, the following are the ones that seem most likely to be given to Sawk:
- Counter
- Poison Jab
Out of the Charged Moves we currently have in Pokémon GO, the following are the ones that seem most likely to be given to Sawk:
- Brick Break
- Close Combat
- Fire Punch
- Ice Punch
- Rock Slide
- Thunder Punch
Should Niantic add any new moves, the following are good candidates for Sawk's movepool:
- Superpower
LOOKING AHEAD: Looking beyond Generation 5, Sawk gains no evolution, exclusive Z-Move, or Mega Evolution that is known of at this time.
Thanks for reading, Trainers! Leavanny is up next!
SOURCE: Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook, The Official National Pokédex: Pokémon Ultra Sun & Pokémon Ultra Moon Edition, Stats Calculated by Serebii | IMAGE CREDIT: The Pokémon Company