# Sawk - OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Sawk in OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | OU (`ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ou/Sawk)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ou/Sawk
- **Format Overview**: [OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ou)

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## Common Moves
- **Close Combat**: 71.971%
- **Knock Off**: 71.382%
- **Ice Punch**: 71.025%
- **Earthquake**: 58.847%
- **Poison Jab**: 24.198%
- **Stone Edge**: 22.279%
- **Reversal**: 17.680%
- **Bulk Up**: 16.292%
- **Pain Split**: 9.932%
- **Protect**: 9.156%

## Common Abilities
- **Sturdy**: 99.889%
- **Inner Focus**: 0.062%
- **Mold Breaker**: 0.049%

## Common Items
- **Custap Berry**: 29.594%
- **Choice Scarf**: 26.345%
- **Salac Berry**: 16.276%
- **Choice Band**: 13.894%
- **Berry Juice**: 6.723%
- **Fightinium Z**: 3.842%
- **Other**: 3.325%

## Common Teammates
- **Volcarona**: 25.885%
- **Mew**: 22.285%
- **Kecleon**: 21.341%
- **Heliolisk**: 21.341%
- **Torkoal**: 21.341%
- **Haxorus**: 20.706%

## FAQ for Sawk in ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Sawk?
The most common moves for Sawk are Close Combat, Knock Off, Ice Punch, Earthquake. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Sawk?
Sawk is frequently paired with Volcarona, Mew, Kecleon, Heliolisk. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Sawk?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Sawk?
The top build for Sawk features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 51.729% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Sawk?
Sawk is most effectively run with the ability **Sturdy** (99.889%) and the item **Custap Berry** (29.594%).

### What is the most common role for Sawk?
Based on common item usage (Custap Berry), Sawk often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the ou-1825 meta.

### What are the base stats for Sawk?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 75 |
| Attack | 125 |
| Defense | 75 |
| Sp. Atk | 30 |
| Sp. Def | 75 |
| Speed | 85 |
| **BST** | **465** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Sawk on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ou/Sawk) - Full interactive stats page
- [OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ou) - Build teams with Sawk
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*