Swalot
#317 in the National Pokédex • Poison Bag Pokémon
Details
Type

Category
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Pokédex
Stats
Min
Max
HP
100
310
404
Attack
73
135
269
Defense
83
153
291
Sp. Atk
73
135
269
Sp. Def
83
153
291
Speed
55
103
229
Total
467
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
| Pokédexes | - |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 2 HP |
| Catch rate | 75 |
| Base Exp. | 163 |
Eggs
| Egg groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 |
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Gulpin #316 | Level 26 | ![]() Swalot #317 |
Moon
Sun
Moon
SunMoves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evo. | Body Slam | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Start | Pound | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | The target is physically pounded with a long tail, a foreleg, or the like. |
| Start | Body Slam | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Start | Sludge | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target. |
| Start | Poison Gas | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 40 | A cloud of poison gas is sprayed in the face of opposing Pokémon, poisoning those hit. |
| Start | Yawn | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the target into falling asleep on the next turn. |
| Start | Wring Out | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 5 | The user powerfully wrings the target. The more HP the target has, the greater the move’s power. |
| Start | Gunk Shot | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 80 | 5 | The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target. |
| Start | Venom Drench | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | Opposing Pokémon are drenched in an odd poisonous liquid. This lowers the Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats of a poisoned target. |
| 5 | Yawn | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the target into falling asleep on the next turn. |
| 8 | Poison Gas | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 40 | A cloud of poison gas is sprayed in the face of opposing Pokémon, poisoning those hit. |
| 10 | Sludge | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target. |
| 12 | Amnesia | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat. |
| 17 | Acid Spray | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 | The user spits fluid that works to melt the target. This harshly lowers the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| 20 | Encore | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 5 | The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns. |
| 25 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| 30 | Stockpile | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user charges up power and raises both its Defense and Sp. Def stats. The move can be used three times. |
| 30 | Spit Up | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 10 | The power stored using the move Stockpile is released at once in an attack. The more power is stored, the greater the move’s power. |
| 30 | Swallow | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The power stored using the move Stockpile is absorbed by the user to heal its HP. Storing more power heals more HP. |
| 37 | Sludge Bomb | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target. |
| 42 | Gastro Acid | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user hurls up its stomach acids on the target. The fluid eliminates the effect of the target’s Ability. |
| 49 | Belch | ![]() | Special | 120 | 90 | 10 | The user lets out a damaging belch at the target. The user must eat a held Berry to use this move. |
| 54 | Wring Out | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 5 | The user powerfully wrings the target. The more HP the target has, the greater the move’s power. |
| 61 | Gunk Shot | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 80 | 5 | The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM09 | Venoshock | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves. |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | 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. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn. |
| TM26 | Earthquake | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM34 | Sludge Wave | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 | The user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those hit. |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM48 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack. |
| TM64 | Explosion | ![]() | Physical | 250 | 100 | 5 | The user attacks everything around it by causing a tremendous explosion. The user faints upon using this move. |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn. |
| TM78 | Bulldoze | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit. |
| TM83 | Infestation | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 20 | The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time. |
| TM85 | Dream Eater | ![]() | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 | The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal its own HP. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM100 | Confide | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| Class | Acquisition source | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Armor | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | Gulpin — breeding; retain through evolution | The user alters its cellular structure to liquefy itself, sharply raising its Defense stat. |
| Curse | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Gulpin — breeding; retain through evolution | A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. |
| Destiny Bond | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | Gulpin — breeding; retain through evolution | After using this move, if the user faints, the Pokémon that landed the knockout hit also faints. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Mud-Slap | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | Gulpin — breeding; retain through evolution | The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| Pain Split | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | Gulpin — breeding; retain through evolution | The user adds its HP to the target’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target. |
| Smog | ![]() | Special | 30 | 70 | 20 | Gulpin — breeding; retain through evolution | The target is attacked with a discharge of filthy gases. This may also poison the target. |
| Class | Acquisition source | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Armor | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user alters its cellular structure to liquefy itself, sharply raising its Defense stat. |
| Block | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape. |
| Block | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape. |
| Bullet Seed | ![]() | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user forcefully shoots seeds at the target two to five times in a row. |
| Captivate | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat. |
| Counter | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. |
| Curse | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. |
| Defense Curl | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat. |
| Destiny Bond | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | After using this move, if the user faints, the Pokémon that landed the knockout hit also faints. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Double-Edge | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
| Dynamic Punch | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 50 | 5 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. This confuses the target if it hits. |
| Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Fire Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The target is punched with a fiery fist. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| Fire Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The target is punched with a fiery fist. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| Giga Drain | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| Giga Drain | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Ice Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen. |
| Ice Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen. |
| Mimic | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out. |
| Mud-Slap | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| Natural Gift | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power. |
| Pain Split | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user adds its HP to the target’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target. |
| Pain Split | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user adds its HP to the target’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target. |
| Power-Up Punch | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat. |
| Rock Smash | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| Rollout | ![]() | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits. |
| Secret Power | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used. |
| Seed Bomb | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above. |
| Seed Bomb | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above. |
| Shock Wave | ![]() | Special | 60 | - | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses. |
| Shock Wave | ![]() | Special | 60 | - | 20 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses. |
| Smog | ![]() | Special | 30 | 70 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The target is attacked with a discharge of filthy gases. This may also poison the target. |
| Snatch | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user steals the effects of any attempts to use a healing or stat-changing move. |
| Snatch | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user steals the effects of any attempts to use a healing or stat-changing move. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| Strength | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. |
| Thunder Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Thunder Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Water Pulse | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target. |
| Water Pulse | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target. |
Traits
Liquid Ooze
Ability Slot 1
Oozed liquid has strong stench, which damages attackers using any draining move.
HP-draining moves and Leech Seed damage the beneficiary instead of healing it.
Sticky Hold
Ability Slot 2
Items held by the Pokémon are stuck fast and cannot be removed by other Pokémon.
Prevents a held item from being removed by other Pokémon.
Gluttony(Hidden Ability)
Makes the Pokémon eat a held Berry when its HP drops to half or less, which is sooner than usual.
Makes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP.











































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