Pokemon Guide
Sawsbuck is a Normal and Grass-type Pokemon known for its seasonal forms, solid Attack stat, useful abilities and evolution from Deerling. This guide covers Sawsbuck’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and seasonal form information.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Alternate Forms
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Sawsbuck guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Sawsbuck is the evolved form of Deerling. It is a Normal and Grass-type Pokemon with Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter forms, each changing the appearance of its antlers and body pattern.
Competitive Overview
Sawsbuck can be a useful physical attacker in some formats thanks to its solid Attack, good Speed and abilities such as Chlorophyll and Sap Sipper. It can pressure teams with Grass and Normal-type attacks while using coverage moves to handle common switch-ins.
Sawsbuck’s biggest strengths are Horn Leech, Double-Edge, Swords Dance and sun synergy with Chlorophyll. Its biggest issue is its long list of weaknesses, especially to Fire, Flying, Bug and Ice-type attacks.
Here are the key facts to know about Sawsbuck, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Sawsbuck
National Dex
#0586
Type
Normal / Grass
Species
Season Pokemon
Height
6’03” / 1.9 m
190 cm
Weight
203.9 lbs / 92.5 kg
92.5 kg
Abilities
Chlorophyll, Sap Sipper, Serene Grace
Sawsbuck has solid Attack and Speed, making it a capable physical attacker. Its Normal and Grass typing gives it useful same-type attacks but also several important weaknesses to manage.
Sawsbuck can use Grass, Normal and coverage moves across Pokemon games. These are some of Sawsbuck’s most useful and recognizable moves.
A reliable Grass-type attack that heals Sawsbuck based on the damage dealt.
A signature-style Grass-type option associated with the Deerling line in some move lists and translations.
A powerful Normal-type attack with recoil that takes advantage of Sawsbuck’s physical Attack.
A setup move that sharply raises Attack and can turn Sawsbuck into a dangerous sweeper.
Strong coverage that helps Sawsbuck hit Grass, Psychic and Dark-type Pokemon.
Coverage that helps Sawsbuck damage Flying and Water-type Pokemon.
Coverage that helps Sawsbuck hit Fire, Steel, Rock and Poison-type Pokemon.
A support move that drains HP from opponents and helps Sawsbuck wear teams down.
Sawsbuck can use Grass, Normal and coverage moves across Pokemon games. These are some of Sawsbuck’s most useful and recognizable moves. Use the section below to view Sawsbuck’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Sawsbuck is a Normal and Grass-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances and a Ghost immunity, but it is weak to Fighting, Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice-type attacks.
Type
Normal / Grass
Weaknesses
Fighting, Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice
Resistances
Ground, Water, Grass and Electric
Immunity
Ghost
Sawsbuck’s abilities support sun offense, Grass-type switch-ins and secondary-effect strategies depending on the game and format.
Doubles Sawsbuck’s Speed in harsh sunlight. This can make Sawsbuck a fast physical attacker on sun teams.
Boosts Sawsbuck’s Attack when it is hit by a Grass-type move and makes it immune to that Grass-type damage.
Increases the chance of additional move effects happening. This is Sawsbuck’s hidden ability.
Sawsbuck evolves from Deerling starting at Level 34. Both Pokemon have Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter forms.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Deerling at Level 34
Sawsbuck’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Sawsbuck is obtained by evolving Deerling at Level 34, while some games also include wild Sawsbuck encounters.
| Game | Where to Find Sawsbuck |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Sawsbuck had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Sawsbuck had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Sawsbuck had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Sawsbuck |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Sawsbuck had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Sawsbuck had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Sawsbuck had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Sawsbuck |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Sawsbuck had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Sawsbuck had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Sawsbuck had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Sawsbuck had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Sawsbuck had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Sawsbuck |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Sawsbuck had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Sawsbuck had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Sawsbuck had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Sawsbuck had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Sawsbuck had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Sawsbuck |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Evolve Deerling at Level 34. |
 Pokemon White |
Evolve Deerling at Level 34. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Evolve Deerling at Level 34. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Dragonspiral Tower. Sawsbuck can also be obtained by evolving Deerling at Level 34. |
| Game | Where to Find Sawsbuck |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Y |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Evolve Deerling at Level 34. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Deerling at Level 34. |
| Game | Where to Find Sawsbuck |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Sawsbuck |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Sawsbuck |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Casseroya Lake, North Province Area One, East Province Area One, East Province Area Two, South Province Area One, South Province Area Four, South Province Area Five, West Province Area Two and West Province Area Three. Sawsbuck can also be obtained by evolving Deerling at Level 34. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Casseroya Lake, North Province Area One, East Province Area One, East Province Area Two, South Province Area One, South Province Area Four, South Province Area Five, West Province Area Two and West Province Area Three. Sawsbuck can also be obtained by evolving Deerling at Level 34. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Sawsbuck |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
Sawsbuck has Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter forms. These forms change its appearance, while its core typing and evolution role stay the same across the line.
Category
Season Pokemon
Type
Normal / Grass
Forms
Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter
Main Difference
Appearance
In Generation 5, the seasonal form reflected the in-game season. In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, the form is tied to the region where the game was loaded, with South, East, West and North Province areas corresponding to different forms.
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Sawsbuck. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Sawsbuck is a Normal and Grass-type Pokemon.
Sawsbuck is weak to Fighting, Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice-type moves.
Sawsbuck evolves from Deerling starting at Level 34.
Sawsbuck’s abilities are Chlorophyll, Sap Sipper and Serene Grace. Serene Grace is its hidden ability.
Sawsbuck’s best moves often include Horn Leech, Double-Edge, Swords Dance, Megahorn, Wild Charge, Stomping Tantrum and Leech Seed.
Sawsbuck can be a useful physical attacker, especially with Chlorophyll on sun teams or Sap Sipper against Grass-type moves.
The most common way to get Sawsbuck is to evolve Deerling at Level 34, though some games also include wild Sawsbuck encounters.
Yes. Sawsbuck has Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter forms that change its appearance.
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