#0624 · Gen 5 · 340 BST
Pawniard
An early-evolution Dark/Steel-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with solid 85 base Attack. Common ability: Defiant.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
120/94/81/54/54/72
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
152/150/134/101/101/123
Abilities
Boosts the Pokémon's Attack stat sharply when its stats are lowered.
The Pokémon's intensely focused, and that protects the Pokémon from flinching.
By putting pressure on the opposing Pokémon, it raises their PP usage.
Type effectiveness
Takes 4× damage from
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes 0× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Pawniard
Pawniard is a Dark/Steel-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with a Base Stat Total of 340. An early-evolution Dark/Steel-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with solid 85 base Attack. Common ability: Defiant.
Best stat: Attack (85 base)
Pawniard's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 85 base Attack and 60 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Defiant
- Inner Focus
- Pressure
How to use Pawniard competitively
Open the damage calculator with Pawniard selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Pawniard appears in the species dropdown. Drop Pawniard into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0624 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 5 |
| Type | Dark / Steel |
| Abilities | Defiant, Inner Focus, Pressure |
| Base Stat Total | 340 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 45 / 85 / 70 / 40 / 40 / 60 |