Swellow

#277 in the Black and White Pokédex • Swallow Pokémon

Swellow

#277 in the Black and White Pokédex • Swallow Pokémon

Stats

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

Min

Max

230

324

Attack

157

295

Defense

112

240

Sp. Atk

218

Sp. Def

218

Speed

125

229

383

Total

430

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.

Taillow

Wingull

Normal

Shiny

Swellow

Swallow Pokémon

#277

Height

0.7 m (2'04")

Weight

19.8 kg (43.7 lbs)

Abilities

Guts Scrappy(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Swellow takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0×

0×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	-
EV yield	2 Spe
Catch rate	45
Base Exp.	159

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Flying
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	15 (3,840 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

Pokémon Black

It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey.

Pokémon White

It circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Taillow #276	Level 22	Swellow #277

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Black

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Giant Chasm Giant Chasm (outside)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	47	20%	-
Giant Chasm Giant Chasm (outside)	Walking in dark grass	57	20%	-
Route 13 Road 13	Walking in tall grass or a cave	47	20%	-
Route 13 Road 13	Walking in dark grass	57	20%	-

White

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Giant Chasm Giant Chasm (outside)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	47	20%	-
Giant Chasm Giant Chasm (outside)	Walking in dark grass	57	20%	-
Route 13 Road 13	Walking in tall grass or a cave	47	20%	-
Route 13 Road 13	Walking in dark grass	57	20%	-

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.

Charti Berry

Black

White

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Growl	Status	-	100	40	The user growls in an endearing way, making the opposing team less wary. The foes’ Attack stats are lowered.
Start	Peck	Physical	35	100	35	The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.
Start	Quick Attack	Physical	40	100	30	The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.
Start	Focus Energy	Status	-	-	30	The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.
Start	Pluck	Physical	60	100	20	The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
4	Focus Energy	Status	-	-	30	The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.
8	Quick Attack	Physical	40	100	30	The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.
13	Wing Attack	Physical	60	100	35	The target is struck with large, imposing wings spread wide to inflict damage.
19	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
28	Endeavor	Physical	-	100	5	An attack move that cuts down the target’s HP to equal the user’s HP.
38	Aerial Ace	Physical	60	-	20	The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
49	Agility	Status	-	-	30	The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.
61	Air Slash	Special	75	95	20	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 and White.

		Class				Description
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	90	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10	Hidden Power	Special	1	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Physical	60	-	20	The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief	Physical	40	100	10	The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.
TM48	Round	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
TM49	Echoed Voice	Special	40	100	15	The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage.
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM83	Work Up	Status	-	-	30	The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	90	15	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
TM88	Pluck	Physical	60	100	20	The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
TM89	U-turn	Physical	70	100	20	After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
TM90	Substitute	Status	-	-	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
HM02	Fly	Physical	90	95	15	The user soars, then strikes its target on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town.