Taillow
#25 in the Hoenn Pokédex • Tiny Swallow Pokémon
Taillow
#25 in the Hoenn Pokédex • Tiny Swallow Pokémon
Stats
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.
Growth
| EV yield | 1 Spe |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 200 |
| Base Exp. | 54 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 (3,840 steps) |
Lore

Pokémon Emerald
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.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Taillow #25 | Level 22 | ![]() Swellow #26 |
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Petalburg Woods | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5 | 4% | - |
Petalburg Woods | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 6 | 1% | - |
Route 104 Road 104 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 4 | 5% | - |
Route 104 Road 104 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5 | 5% | - |
Route 115 Road 115 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 23 | 20% | - |
Route 115 Road 115 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 24 | 10% | - |
Route 115 Road 115 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 25 | 10% | - |
Route 116 Road 116 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 6 | 10% | - |
Route 116 Road 116 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 7 | 5% | - |
Route 116 Road 116 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 8 | 5% | - |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Growl | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 40 | Growls cutely to reduce the foe’s ATTACK. |
| Start | Peck | ![]() | Physical | 35 | 100 | 35 | Attacks the foe with a jabbing beak, etc. |
| 4 | Focus Energy | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio. |
| 8 | Quick Attack | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | An extremely fast attack that always strikes first. |
| 13 | Wing Attack | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 35 | Strikes the foe with wings spread wide. |
| 19 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. |
| 26 | Endeavor | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 5 | Gains power if the user’s HP is lower than the foe’s HP. |
| 34 | Aerial Ace | ![]() | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack. |
| 43 | Agility | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | Relaxes the body to sharply boost SPEED. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 10 | Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Physical | 1 | 100 | 15 | The effectiveness varies with the user. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts the power of FIRE- type moves for 5 turns. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that increases in power with friendship. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | ![]() | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. |
| TM43 | Secret Power | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack with effects that vary by location. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. |
| TM46 | Thief | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 10 | While attacking, it may steal the foe’s held item. |
| TM47 | Steel Wing | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 90 | 25 | Strikes the foe with hard wings spread wide. |
| HM02 | Fly | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 95 | 15 | Flies up on the first turn, then strikes the next turn. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | Retaliates any physical hit with double the power. |
| Double-Edge | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user. |
| Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. |
| Mimic | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Copies a move used by the foe during one battle. |
| Mud-Slap | ![]() | Physical | 20 | 100 | 10 | Hurls mud in the foe’s face to reduce its accuracy. |
| Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Uses an available move randomly while asleep. |
| Snore | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | A loud attack that can be used only while asleep. |
| Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user’s maximum HP. |
| Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK. |
| Swift | ![]() | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | Sprays star-shaped rays that never miss. |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirror Move | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | Counters the foe’s attack with the same move. |
| Pursuit | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 | Inflicts bad damage if used on a foe switching out. |
| Rage | ![]() | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 | Raises the user’s ATTACK every time it is hit. |
| Refresh | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | Heals poisoning, paralysis, or a burn. |
| Sky Attack | ![]() | Physical | 140 | 90 | 5 | Searches out weak spots, then strikes the next turn. |
| Supersonic | ![]() | Status | - | 55 | 20 | Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe. |
Traits
Guts
Ups ATTACK if suffering.
Increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.









































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