As a Dark/Steel type, Pawniard has 3 weaknesses, 9 resistances and 2 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 2 other Pokémon share the Dark/Steel typing.

Base stats

HP: 45
Attack: 85
Defense: 70
Sp. Atk: 40
Sp. Def: 40
Speed: 60
Total: 340

Pawniard has a base stat total of 340, higher than 26% of Pokémon. With Attack (85) well above Sp. Atk (40), it works best as a physical attacker. At 60 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 45 HP, 70 Defense and 40 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against physical hits.

Pawniard can have the abilities Defiant, Inner Focus and Pressure.

How to beat Pawniard

The best way to beat Pawniard is with Fighting moves, which deal 4× damage. Ground and Fire moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Poison and Psychic moves have no effect on it and Normal, Flying, Rock, Ghost, Steel, Grass, Ice, Dragon and Dark moves are resisted.

Good counters: Crowned Zamazenta hits for 4× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Dark and Steel moves. Cobalion hits for 4× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Dark and Steel moves. Keldeo hits for 4× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Dark and Steel moves.