Sawsbuck Collector’s Guide: Emerging Powers #16

Character Intro

Sawsbuck is a Rare Pokémon card from the Emerging Powers set, numbered 16. It features 100 HP and the hard-hitting attack Take Down. A distinctive Stage 1 Grass-type, it makes a neat addition to collections focused on Unova-era themes.

Quick Facts

• HP: 100
• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Deerling)
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Water -20
• Retreat Cost: 2 Colorless Energy

Key Printings

This exact printing of Sawsbuck appears in the Emerging Powers set, numbered 16.

• Push Down — Deals 30 damage and forces the opponent to switch their Defending Pokémon with a Benched one.
• Take Down — Deals 60 damage and does 20 damage to itself.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward via its set code “bw2,” card number 16, and the illustrator credit to Kagemaru Himeno. The card’s rarity is classified as Rare.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No specific tournament play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the artwork and condition, store the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and unknown release date, careful handling is recommended to retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Emerging Powers: This set includes Sawsbuck as a rare Stage 1 Grass-type Pokémon with unique seasonal flavor text and solid mid-range HP. It offers tactical switching disruption and self-damaging high damage attacks, reflecting its thematic connection to nature and herd dynamics.