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Sawsbuck

Sawsbuck

NORMALGRASS
HP
80
Atk
100
Def
70
SpA
60
SpD
70
Spe
95
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Weaknesses

  • BUG2x
  • FIGHTING2x
  • FIRE2x
  • FLYING2x
  • ICE2x
  • POISON2x

Best Nature

Adamant 32/32/2/0/0/0

Best Moveset

  1. ProtectNORMALStatus33.3%
  2. Body SlamNORMALPhysical28.1%
  3. Zen HeadbuttPSYCHICPhysical28.1%
  4. Thunder WaveELECTRICStatus5.2%

Best Ability / Item

ChlorophyllKing's RockKing's Rock

Sawsbuck technical VGC usage sections

Top Moves

  • #1

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    33.33%
  • #2

    Body Slam

    NORPhysical85 BP

    The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

    28.15%
  • #3

    Zen Headbutt

    PSYPhysical80 BP

    The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.

    28.15%
  • #4

    Thunder Wave

    ELEStatus

    The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.

    5.18%
  • #5

    Seed Bomb

    GRAPhysical80 BP

    The user attacks by slamming a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.

    5.18%

Top Natures

  • #1

    Adamant 32/32/2/0/0/0

    84.46%
  • #2

    Hardy 2/32/0/0/0/32

    15.54%

Top Abilities

  • #1

    Chlorophyll

    Boosts the Pokémon's Speed stat in harsh sunlight.

    100.00%

Top Items

  • #1
    King's Rock

    King's Rock

    Held: Damaging moves gain a 10% chance to make their target flinch. Traded on a Poliwhirl: Holder evolves into Politoed. Traded on a Slowpoke: Holder evolves into Slowking.

    100.00%

Top Teammates

  • #1
    IncineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    35.15%
  • #2
    FroslassFroslass
    ICEGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    29.69%
  • #3
    WhimsicottWhimsicott
    GRAFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    29.69%
  • #4
    GholdengoGholdengo
    STEGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    5.46%
Meta Discussion

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How to use Sawsbuck in the current VGC format?

**To use Sawsbuck effectively in the current VGC format, leverage its Normal/Grass type typing and build around its top-performing movesets.** Sawsbuck appears as a prominent choice in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Sawsbuck fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Chlorophyll, King's Rock and Adamant 32/32/2/0/0/0. Its frequent moves include Protect, Body Slam, Zen Headbutt, Thunder Wave, and Seed Bomb. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Sawsbuck has important weaknesses to bug 2x, fighting 2x, fire 2x, flying 2x, ice 2x, poison 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as Incineroar, Froslass, Whimsicott, and Gholdengo appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Sawsbuck. Open the Sawsbuck teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Sawsbuck with other Pokémon in the active format.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sawsbuck in VGC

What is the best moveset for Sawsbuck?

The best moveset for Sawsbuck in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Protect, Body Slam, Zen Headbutt, Thunder Wave.

How to counter Sawsbuck in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Sawsbuck can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (bug 2x, fighting 2x, fire 2x, flying 2x, ice 2x, poison 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Sawsbuck?

The best item for Sawsbuck is typically King's Rock, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.

Where does the competitive VGC data for Sawsbuck come from?

Usage statistics and battle data compiled from Pokémon Showdown usage reports and official Play! Pokémon VGC tournament results.

External sources cited: Pokémon Showdown | Play! Pokémon