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Sawsbuck Team Builder

Sawsbuck is a Gen 5 Normal / Grass Pokemon. In this team builder, it is best treated as a sweeper, coverage, or support option while you check how the rest of the team covers its weaknesses. Start with Sawsbuck, then use the builder to see what teammates help cover the rough spots.

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Sawsbuck at a glance

Generation

Gen 5

Types

Normal / Grass

Roles

Sweeper, Coverage, Support

Base stat total

475

Species

Sawsbuck

Form

Base form

Availability

Direct version data

Version records

4

Sawsbuck brings a Normal/Grass typing and a 475 base stat total to the table. The practical question: which teammates can absorb Fire and Ice hits, and which matchups does this typing already cover for the rest of the team?

Sawsbuck's weaknesses

FireIceFightingPoisonFlyingBug

What Sawsbuck resists

WaterElectricGrassGround

Immune to

Ghost

Where you can use Sawsbuck

Pokemon ShowdownBlack & White
  • Direct version records exist for Sawsbuck, so the broad game mapping is stronger than a generation-only estimate.
  • Planning contexts include Black & White.
  • 4 source version records are attached to this Pokemon entry.

Best teammates for Sawsbuck

These suggestions prioritize teammates that cover Sawsbuck's defensive weak spots, add useful pressure, and fit at least one shared game context.

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Team pitfalls when building around Sawsbuck

  • Do not stack too many teammates that are also weak to fire, ice, and fighting.
  • Sweepers usually need defensive pivots or status support so they can enter safely.