Sawk 72 / 147 Pokemon Card from Burning Shadows Set
Sawk is a Basic Fighting-type Pokémon with 90 HP. It is illustrated by artist Shigenori Negishi and is part of the Burning Shadows set from the Sun & Moon…
- Set: Burning Shadows
- Number: 72/147
- Rarity: Common
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About the Sawk Pokémon Card
Sawk is a Fighting-type Pokémon card with 90 HP from the Burning Shadows set, part of the Sun & Moon series. It carries the collector number 72/147 and is classified as Common. The Burning Shadows set was released on August 5, 2017.
The card includes the flavor text: “Desiring the strongest karate chop, they seclude themselves in mountains and train without sleeping.”.
Sawk Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Sawk
Card number: 72/147
Set: Burning Shadows
Series: Sun & Moon
Rarity: Common
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Fighting
HP: 90
Artist: Shigenori Negishi
Release date: August 5, 2017
National Pokédex number: 539
Why Collect the Sawk Pokémon Card?
Sawk is most often collected as part of a complete Burning Shadows set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Sawk Pokémon Card
Sawk was illustrated by Shigenori Negishi.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Sawk Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Sawk is about $0.26. Recent listings range from roughly $0.07 (low) to
For context, the Burning Shadows set has a median card value near $0.47 and an average near $8.24, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -29% over the last 7 days and 0% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Burning Shadows set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Sawk Pokémon Card
Whether Sawk is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
How Rare Is the Sawk Pokémon Card?
As a Common card, Sawk was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.
Other Printings of Sawk
Sawk appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include White Flare 130 (around $9.99), ホワイトフレア 128 (around