Sawk Collector’s Guide: Emerging Powers #59

Character Intro

Sawk is an Uncommon Basic from the Emerging Powers set (#59) with 90 HP. Its lone attack, Five Fierce Chops, mirrors its combative style—appealing to collectors who like focused Fighting-type Pokémon.

Quick Facts

• HP: 90
• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Attack: Five Fierce Chops — Flip 5 coins; this attack does 20 damage times the number of heads. This Pokémon cannot attack during your next turn.
• Flavor Text: “Tying their belts gets them pumped and makes their punches more destructive. Disturbing their training angers them.”
• Illustrator: Kouki Saitou
• Image:

Key Printings

From the Emerging Powers set (set code “bw2”), this Sawk is card number 59. It is an Uncommon Basic Pokémon without listed evolutions or abilities.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by its Fighting type, 90 HP, and the unique attack “Five Fierce Chops,” with artwork credited to Kouki Saitou.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data. Its coin-flip attack yields variable damage and prevents attacking on the next turn, factors that can influence deck strategies.

Care & Storage Tips

Store the card in a protective sleeve, away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or surface scratches—especially over Kouki Saitou’s illustration. Use a rigid top-loader or binder for long-term preservation.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Emerging Powers (bw2): Features Sawk as a solid Fighting-type Basic with a distinctive coin-flip attack. Artwork and flavor text highlight intense training and fighting spirit, fitting the set’s theme of powerful Pokémon emerging.

This Sawk card is a notable pick for collectors interested in Fighting-type Pokémon from the Black & White series, especially those focusing on the Emerging Powers expansion.