Pawniard

🎯 Best Counters Against Pawniard

Top Pokémon to use when battling Pawniard in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Pheromosa	Bug Fighting	316	85	174	3,251
2	Blacephalon	Fire Ghost	315	148	142	3,772
3	Reshiram	Dragon Fire	275	211	205	4,620
4	Chandelure	Ghost Fire	271	182	155	3,739
5	Groudon	Ground	270	228	205	4,708
6	Marshadow	Fighting Ghost	265	190	207	4,268
7	Volcarona	Bug Fire	264	189	198	4,155
8	Garchomp	Dragon Ground	261	193	239	4,532
9	Terrakion	Rock Fighting	260	192	209	4,231
10	Sneasler	Fighting Poison	259	158	190	3,686

📖 Complete Pawniard Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Pawniard (#624) is a Dark/Steel-type Pokémon from the Unova region (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,640 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Pawniard has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Pawniard in 2026.

📊 Pawniard Stats Analysis

Pawniard's Attack stat is 154 (Average). The lower Attack stat means Pawniard may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 114 Defense (Average) and 128 Stamina (Average), the total stat product is 396. Trainers should be mindful of Pawniard's limited bulk. Compared to other Dark-type Pokémon, Pawniard's stat distribution leans toward offense.

⚔️ Best Pawniard Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Pawniard depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Scratch (Fast) with Night Slash (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Pawniard has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Pawniard PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Pawniard can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Dark/Steel typing provides useful matchups against Psychic, Poison, Ghost-type threats while being weak to Fighting, Fire, Ground types.

Master League

In Master League, Pawniard faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Pawniard Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Pawniard's effectiveness depends on its typing and 154 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Pawniard use Fighting, Fire-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Pawniard in Pokémon GO

Pawniard can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Foggy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Pawniard Evolution Guide

Pawniard is part of a 3-stage evolution family:

• Pawniard (#624) ← current
• Bisharp (#625) — 50 Candy
• Kingambit (#983) — 100 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

✨ Shiny Pawniard in Pokémon GO

Shiny Pawniard is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Pawniard gets a weather boost in Foggy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (957 - 1,024 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 75K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Pawniard

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.