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Taillow

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Taillow

#276 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • TinySwallow Pokémon

Taillow sprite

Normal

Shiny Taillow sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Black 2

It has a gutsy spirit that makes it bravely take on tough foes. It flies in search of warm climates.

Pokémon White 2

It has a gutsy spirit that makes it bravely take on tough foes. It flies in search of warm climates.

Details

Types

NormalFlying

Category

TinySwallow Pokémon

Height

0.3 m (1'00")

Weight

2.3 kg (5.1 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0276

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

40

190

284

Attack

55

103

229

Defense

30

58

174

Sp. Atk

30

58

174

Sp. Def

30

58

174

Speed

85

157

295

Total

270

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

It's Super Effective

Type-only matchups for Taillow, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Weak to

Resists

Immune to

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
1 Spe
Catch rate
200
Base Exp.
54

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
15

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Taillow

Taillow

#276

Level 22

Swellow

Swellow

#277

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Black 2
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Entralink

Entree Forest (Windswept Sky historical transfer)

Historical Dream World transfer10-

Historical Dream World transfer to Entree Forest; the official service has closed and new transfers are unavailable, Historical featured move options: Peck, Brave Bird, Endure, Windswept Sky historical catalog; ability: Scrappy; exact Dream Point thresholds and per-record source gaps are documented separately

White 2
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Entralink

Entree Forest (Windswept Sky historical transfer)

Historical Dream World transfer10-

Historical Dream World transfer to Entree Forest; the official service has closed and new transfers are unavailable, Historical featured move options: Peck, Brave Bird, Endure, Windswept Sky historical catalog; ability: Scrappy; exact Dream Point thresholds and per-record source gaps are documented separately

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
Black 2
5%
White 2
5%

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartGrowlNormalStatus-10040

The user growls in an endearing way, making the opposing team less wary. The foes’ Attack stats are lowered.

StartPeckFlyingPhysical3510035

The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.

4Focus EnergyNormalStatus--30

The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.

8Quick AttackNormalPhysical4010030

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.

13Wing AttackFlyingPhysical6010035

The target is struck with large, imposing wings spread wide to inflict damage.

19Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

26EndeavorNormalPhysical-1005

An attack move that cuts down the target’s HP to equal the user’s HP.

34Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

43AgilityPsychicStatus--30

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.

53Air SlashFlyingSpecial759520

The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. It may also make the target flinch.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
Class
Description
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM10Hidden Power

Varies

Special30–7010015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--10

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical4010010

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

TM49Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial4010015

The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage.

TM83Work UpNormalStatus--30

The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM88PluckFlyingPhysical6010020

The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

TM89U-turnBugPhysical7010020

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

HM02FlyFlyingPhysical909515

The user soars, then strikes its target on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
EndeavorNormalPhysical-1005

An attack move that cuts down the target’s HP to equal the user’s HP.

Heat WaveFireSpecial1009010

The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing team. It may also leave targets with a burn.

RoostFlyingStatus--10

The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.

Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

SnoreNormalSpecial4010015

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

TailwindFlyingStatus--30

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for four turns.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
Brave BirdFlyingPhysical12010015

The user tucks in its wings and charges from a low altitude. The user also takes serious damage.

DefogFlyingStatus--15

A strong wind blows away the target’s obstacles such as Reflect or Light Screen. It also lowers the target’s evasiveness.

Mirror MoveFlyingStatus--20

The user counters the target by mimicking the target’s last move.

PursuitDarkPhysical4010020

An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.

RageNormalPhysical2010020

As long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle.

RefreshNormalStatus--20

The user rests to cure itself of a poisoning, burn, or paralysis.

RoostFlyingStatus--10

The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.

Sky AttackFlyingPhysical140905

A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. It may also make the target flinch.

Steel WingSteelPhysical709025

The target is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user’s Defense stat.

SupersonicNormalStatus-5520

The user generates odd sound waves from its body. It may confuse the target.

WhirlwindNormalStatus-10020

The target is blown away and switched. In the wild, a battle against a single Pokémon ends.

These moves require the labeled trade, transfer or historical gift route. Individual options do not establish that every combination is legal.
Class
AcquisitionDescription
Air CutterFlyingSpecial559525

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

The user launches razor-like wind to slash the opposing team. Critical hits land more easily.

CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

CounterFightingPhysical-10020

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.

EndureNormalStatus--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

MimicNormalStatus--10

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Natural Gift

Varies

Physical-10015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

Ominous WindGhostSpecial601005

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing team. This attack never misses.

TwisterDragonSpecial4010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the opposing team. It may also make targets flinch.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Guts

Ability Slot 1

Boosts Attack if there is a status problem.

Increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.

Scrappy(Hidden Ability)

Enables moves to hit Ghost-type Pokémon.

Lets the Pokémon's Normal and Fighting moves hit Ghost Pokémon.

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