Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- III (Hoenn)
- Color
- Blue
- Shape
- Wings
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Growth Rate
- Medium Slow
- Capture Rate
- 45 (17.6%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Flying
- Hatch Counter
- 15 cycles (~4,096 steps)
- Base Experience
- 159
- EV Yield
- 2 Spe
- Height
- 0.7 m (2'04")
- Weight
- 19.8 kg (43.7 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Normal/Flying dual typing.
Increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.
Lets the Pokémon's normal and fighting moves hit ghost Pokémon.
Generation V
It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey.
Generation VI
If its two tail feathers are standing at attention, it is proof of good health. It soars elegantly in the sky.
It dives at a steep angle as soon as it spots its prey. It catches its prey with sharp claws.
Swellow flies high above our heads, making graceful arcs in the sky. This Pokémon dives at a steep angle as soon as it spots its prey. The hapless prey is tightly grasped by Swellow’s clawed feet, preventing escape.
Swellow is very conscientious about the upkeep of its glossy wings. Once two Swellow are gathered, they diligently take care of cleaning each other’s wings.
Show older entries (Gen III, IV)
Generation III
SWELLOW flies high above our heads, making graceful arcs in the sky. This POKéMON dives at a steep angle as soon as it spots its prey. The hapless prey is tightly grasped by SWELLOW’s clawed feet, preventing escape.
SWELLOW is very conscientious about the upkeep of its glossy wings. Once two SWELLOW are gathered, they diligently take care of cleaning each other’s wings.
A SWELLOW dives upon prey from far above. It never misses its targets. It takes to the skies in search of lands with a warm climate.
If its two tail feathers are standing at attention, it is proof of good health. It soars elegantly in the sky.
Generation IV
It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey.
It dives at a steep angle as soon as it spots its prey. It catches its prey with sharp claws.
Level Up
14 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Growl | nor | N | — | 100% | 40 |
| 1 | PeckSTAB | fly | P | 35 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | PluckSTAB | fly | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 5 | Focus Energy | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| 9 | Quick AttackSTAB | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 13 | Wing AttackSTAB | fly | P | 60 | 100% | 35 |
| 19 | Double Team | nor | N | — | — | 15 |
| 27 | Quick Guard | fig | N | — | — | 15 |
| 38 | Aerial AceSTAB | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| 45 | EndeavorSTAB | nor | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| 49 | Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| 51 | Brave BirdSTAB | fly | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| 57 | Reversal | fig | P | — | 100% | 15 |
| 61 | Air SlashSTAB | fly | S | 75 | 95% | 15 |
TM / HM
22 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial AceSTAB | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| Attract | nor | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Defog | fly | N | — | — | 15 |
| Double Team | nor | N | — | — | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| FacadeSTAB | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| FlySTAB | fly | P | 90 | 95% | 15 |
| Giga ImpactSTAB | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Hyper BeamSTAB | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| PluckSTAB | fly | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Roost | fly | N | — | — | 5 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Steel Wing | ste | P | 70 | 90% | 25 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Thief | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| U Turn | bug | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Work Up | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
Move Tutor
7 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defog | fly | N | — | — | 15 |
| EndeavorSTAB | nor | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Roost | fly | N | — | — | 5 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
Items that wild Swellow may be holding when encountered.
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Swellow
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
Build teams around this Pokemon
EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Swellow
Swellow is a Normal and Flying-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 3 (Hoenn). If its two tail feathers are standing at attention, it is proof of good health. It soars elegantly in the sky. Swellow stands 0.7 m (2'04") tall and weighs 19.8 kg (43.7 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Swellow Base Stats
Swellow has a base stat total of 455, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokemon. Its highest stat is Speed at 125 (excellent), while its lowest is Sp. Def at 50 (below average). Swellow is extremely fast with a base Speed of 125.
Swellow Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Normal and Flying-type, Swellow is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock-type moves, resists Grass, Bug-type attacks, and is completely immune to Ground and Ghost-type moves. This gives Swellow 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances, and 2 immunities.
Swellow Abilities
Swellow's abilities include Guts, Scrappy. Guts increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment. Its Hidden Ability is Scrappy, which lets the Pokémon's normal and fighting moves hit ghost Pokémon.
Swellow Moves & Learnset
Swellow can learn 43 moves in Generation 8, including 14 by leveling up, 22 via TM/HM, and 7 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Giga Impact (Normal, 150 power), Hyper Beam (Normal, 150 power), Brave Bird (Flying, 120 power), Fly (Flying, 90 power). For coverage, Swellow can learn Steel Wing (Steel), U Turn (Bug), Thief (Dark).
Training Swellow
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Swellow can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Swellow yields 2 Speed EVs. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 4,096 steps to hatch from an Egg. Swellow belongs to the Flying egg group. Swellow is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Taillow → Swellow). Wild Swellow may be found holding Charti Berry.
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Swellow. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Swellow, or use the team builder to see how Swellow fits into your squad.
