Pokemon GO developers have provided numerous ways to get a Shiny Sawk. Players can encounter Sawk and Shiny Sawk by completing Research tasks, looking for them in the wild, or through Sawk raid encounters. Although one can encounter a Shiny Sawk, it requires thorough preparation and strategy.
Pokemon GO events like Rivals Week that feature Sawk provide a decent opportunity to get Shiny Sawk. Such events boost the spawn rate of featured monsters, which can be helpful in Shiny hunt. While players can get Shiny Sawk in different ways, the best method is to go for wild hunting or winning Sawk raids. Multiple items can aid players who are looking for a Shiny Sawk. That said, this guide explores the best methods to use for the Shiny Sawk encounter.
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How To Get Shiny Sawk In Pokemon GO
Sawk is a Fighting-type Pokemon with a maximum Pokemon GO CP of 3152. The monster’s stats consist of 231 ATK, 153 DEF, and 181 STA, efficiently placing it among some of the best attackers in its power level. Getting a Shiny Sawk requires players to spawn numerous Sawk and match its Shiny odds. It can be done by encountering numerous Sawk in the wild or winning multiple raids.
Pokemon GO: Catch Shiny Sawk As A Wild Spawn
Pokemon GO developers boost Sawk’s spawn rate during events featuring the monster. This increased spawn rate can improve the chance of encountering its Shiny variant in the wild. The boosted Sawk spawns might aid in catching up to its Shiny odds. Several in-game items, such as Incense and Lure Modules, also boost wild Pokemon spawns. The Weather Boost feature also increases wild Pokemon spawn rates within areas with specific weather conditions.
Wild Sawk spawns more in places with cloudy weather. Players should look for PokeStops or Gyms with such weather, attach a Pokemon GO Lure Module, activate an Incense, and traverse around that spot. Using these items simultaneously can significantly increase Sawk’s wild spawn rate during events featuring the monster. This increased spawn rate may help encounter numerous Sawk and match Shiny Sawk’s spawn odds.
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Pokemon GO: Catch Shiny Sawk By Winning Sawk Raids
Sawk is a 3-star raid boss in Pokemon GO, and defeating it might reward a Shiny encounter. Remember that the Shiny encounter isn’t guaranteed; players should win Sawk raids consecutively to spawn numerous Standard Sawks. Select potent counters that align with Sawk’s weaknesses and possess STAB potential moves.
Sawk’s Weaknesses
- Fairy-type Moves
- Flying-type Moves
- Psychic-type Moves
Sawk’s Resistances
- Bug-type Moves
- Dark-type Moves
- Rock-type Moves
Best Pokemon GO Counters For Sawk Raids
|
Sawk Raid Counters |
Fast Moves |
Charged Moves |
|---|---|---|
|
Rayquaza |
Air Slash (Flying-type) |
Dragon Ascent (Flying-type) |
|
Mewtwo |
Confusion (Psychic-type) |
Psystrike (Psychic-type) |
|
Lunala |
Confusion (Psychic-type) |
Psychic (Psychic-type) |
|
Incarnate Forme Enamorus |
Fairy Wind (Fairy-type) |
Fly (Flying-type) |
|
Hoopa Confined |
Confusion (Psychic-type) |
Psychic (Psychic-type) |
|
Tapu Lele |
Confusion (Psychic-type) |
Nature's Madness (Fairy-type) |
|
Confusion (Psychic-type) |
Psychic (Psychic-type) |
|
|
Yveltal |
Gust (Flying-type) |
Oblivion Wing (Flying-type) |
|
Therian Forme Enamoras |
Fairy Wind (Fairy-type) |
Fly (Flying-type) |
|
Galarian Articuno |
Psycho Cut (Psychic-type) |
Brave Bird (Flying-type) |
Pokémon GO
- Released
- July 6, 2016