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
- 200 (78.4%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Flying
- Hatch Counter
- 15 cycles (~4,096 steps)
- Base Experience
- 54
- EV Yield
- 1 Spe
- Height
- 0.3 m (0'12")
- Weight
- 2.3 kg (5.1 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 has a gutsy spirit that makes it bravely take on tough foes. It flies in search of warm climates.
Generation VI
It has a gutsy spirit that makes it bravely take on tough foes. It flies in search of warm climates.
It dislikes cold seasons. They migrate to other lands in search of warmth, flying over 180 miles a day.
Taillow courageously stands its ground against foes, however strong they may be. This gutsy Pokémon will remain defiant even after a loss. On the other hand, it cries loudly if it becomes hungry.
Taillow is young—it has only just left its nest. As a result, it sometimes becomes lonesome and cries at night. This Pokémon feeds on Wurmple that live in forests.
Show older entries (Gen III, IV)
Generation III
TAILLOW courageously stands its ground against foes, however strong they may be. This gutsy POKéMON will remain defiant even after a loss. On the other hand, it cries loudly if it becomes hungry.
TAILLOW is young - it has only just left its nest. As a result, it sometimes becomes lonesome and cries at night. This POKéMON feeds on WURMPLE that live in forests.
Although it is small, it is very courageous. It will take on a larger SKARMORY on an equal footing. However, its will weakens if it becomes hungry.
It dislikes cold seasons. They migrate to other lands in search of warmth, flying over 180 miles a day.
Generation IV
It has a gutsy spirit that makes it bravely take on tough foes. It flies in search of warm climates.
When it gets cold, they migrate, flying over 180 miles a day. It hunts for tasty prey.
Level Up
13 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Growl | nor | N | — | 100% | 40 |
| 1 | PeckSTAB | fly | P | 35 | 100% | 35 |
| 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 |
| 25 | Quick Guard | fig | N | — | — | 15 |
| 34 | Aerial AceSTAB | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| 37 | EndeavorSTAB | nor | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| 41 | Brave BirdSTAB | fly | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| 43 | Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| 45 | Reversal | fig | P | — | 100% | 15 |
| 53 | Air SlashSTAB | fly | S | 75 | 95% | 15 |
TM / HM
20 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 |
| 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 |
Egg Moves
9 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BoomburstSTAB | nor | S | 140 | 100% | 10 |
| Brave BirdSTAB | fly | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Defog | fly | N | — | — | 15 |
| HurricaneSTAB | fly | S | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| Roost | fly | N | — | — | 5 |
| Sky AttackSTAB | fly | P | 140 | 90% | 5 |
| Steel Wing | ste | P | 70 | 90% | 25 |
| Supersonic | nor | N | — | 55% | 20 |
| Whirlwind | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
Move Tutor
8 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defog | fly | N | — | — | 15 |
| EndeavorSTAB | nor | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Roost | fly | N | — | — | 5 |
| Sky AttackSTAB | fly | P | 140 | 90% | 5 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
Items that wild Taillow 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 Taillow
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About Taillow
Taillow is a Normal and Flying-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 3 (Hoenn). It has a gutsy spirit that makes it bravely take on tough foes. It flies in search of warm climates. Taillow stands 0.3 m (0'12") tall and weighs 2.3 kg (5.1 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Taillow Base Stats
Taillow has a base stat total of 270, which is very low, suggesting it has not yet fully evolved. Its highest stat is Speed at 85 (good), while its lowest is Defense at 30 (poor). Taillow is moderately fast with a base Speed of 85.
Taillow Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Normal and Flying-type, Taillow 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 Taillow 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances, and 2 immunities.
Taillow Abilities
Taillow'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.
Taillow Moves & Learnset
Taillow can learn 50 moves in Generation 8, including 13 by leveling up, 20 via TM/HM, 9 through breeding, and 8 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Sky Attack (Flying, 140 power), Brave Bird (Flying, 120 power), Fly (Flying, 90 power), Air Slash (Flying, 75 power). For coverage, Taillow can learn Steel Wing (Steel), U Turn (Bug), Thief (Dark).
Training Taillow
Taillow has a capture rate of 200 (78.4%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Taillow yields 1 Speed EV. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 4,096 steps to hatch from an Egg. Taillow belongs to the Flying egg group. Taillow is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Taillow → Swellow). Wild Taillow may be found holding Charti Berry.
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Taillow. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Taillow, or use the team builder to see how Taillow fits into your squad.
