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Swellow

#277 in the National Pokédex • Swallow Pokémon

Swellow sprite

Normal

Shiny Swellow sprite

Shiny

Details

Types

NormalFlying

Category

Swallow Pokémon

Height

0.7 m (2'04")

Weight

19.8 kg (43.7 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0277

Pokédex

National Dex #277

Stats

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

Min

Max

HP

60

230

324

Attack

85

157

295

Defense

60

112

240

Sp. Atk

75

139

273

Sp. Def

50

94

218

Speed

125

229

383

Total

455

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 Swellow, 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
2 Spe
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
159

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.
Ultra Moon
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Ultra Space Wilds — red wormhole

Ultra Warp Ride encounter60-

Use Ultra Warp Ride after defeating Ultra Necrozma; enter a red wormhole. No unconditional species percentage is promised.

Ultra Sun
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Ultra Space Wilds — red wormhole

Ultra Warp Ride encounter60-

Use Ultra Warp Ride after defeating Ultra Necrozma; enter a red wormhole. No unconditional species percentage is promised.

Moves

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

The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stat.

StartPeckFlyingPhysical3510035

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

StartQuick AttackNormalPhysical4010030

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.

StartFocus EnergyNormalStatus--30

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

StartPluckFlyingPhysical6010020

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

StartAir SlashFlyingSpecial759515

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

StartBrave BirdFlyingPhysical12010015

The user tucks in its wings and charges from a low altitude. This also damages the user quite a lot.

5Focus EnergyNormalStatus--30

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

9Quick AttackNormalPhysical4010030

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.

13Wing AttackFlyingPhysical6010035

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

17Double TeamNormalStatus--15

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

21Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

27Quick GuardFightingStatus--15

The user protects itself and its allies from priority moves.

33AgilityPsychicStatus--30

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

39Air SlashFlyingSpecial759515

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

45EndeavorNormalPhysical-1005

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

51Brave BirdFlyingPhysical12010015

The user tucks in its wings and charges from a low altitude. This also damages the user quite a lot.

57ReversalFightingPhysical-10015

An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.
Class
Description
TM01Work UpNormalStatus--30

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

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

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

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015

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

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

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. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

TM19RoostFlyingStatus--10

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

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

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

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

This full-power attack 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. This attack never misses.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--10

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

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

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

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

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

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM49Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial4010015

The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, its power is increased.

TM51Steel WingSteelPhysical709025

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

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

TM76FlyFlyingPhysical909515

The user soars and then strikes its target on the next turn.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-8515

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

TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

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.

TM100ConfideNormalStatus--20

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
DefogFlyingStatus--15

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

EndeavorNormalPhysical-1005

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

Heat WaveFireSpecial959010

The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing Pokémon. This may also leave those Pokémon with a burn.

Laser FocusNormalStatus--30

The user concentrates intensely. The attack on the next turn always results in a critical hit.

Sky AttackFlyingPhysical140905

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

SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

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

TailwindFlyingStatus--15

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stat of the user and its allies for four turns.

Learn before evolving and retain the move. Breeding and prior stages have separate requirements.
Class
Acquisition sourceDescription
BoomburstNormalSpecial14010010

Taillow — breeding; retain through evolution

The user attacks everything around it with the destructive power of a terrible, explosive sound.

HurricaneFlyingSpecial1107010

Taillow — breeding; retain through evolution

The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind that flies up into the sky. This may also confuse the target.

Mirror MoveFlyingStatus--20

Taillow — breeding; retain through evolution

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

PursuitDarkPhysical4010020

Taillow — breeding; retain through evolution

The power of this attack move is doubled if it’s used on a target that’s switching out of battle.

RageNormalPhysical2010020

Taillow — breeding; retain through evolution

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

Taillow — breeding; retain through evolution

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

SupersonicNormalStatus-5520

Taillow — breeding; retain through evolution

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

WhirlwindNormalStatus--20

Taillow — breeding; retain through evolution

The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

Imports, special breeding, event gifts and copied moves have separate requirements. Individual options do not guarantee every four-move combination; historical transfer services require eligible software and Pokémon.
Class
Acquisition sourceDescription
Air CutterFlyingSpecial609525

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

BoomburstNormalSpecial14010010

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The user attacks everything around it with the destructive power of a terrible, explosive sound.

CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and 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.

CounterFightingPhysical-10020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

EndureNormalStatus--10

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and 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.

MimicNormalStatus--10

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and 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.

Mirror MoveFlyingStatus--20

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and 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.

Ominous WindGhostSpecial601005

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

PursuitDarkPhysical4010020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The power of this attack move is doubled if it’s used on a target that’s switching out of battle.

RageNormalPhysical2010020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.

SupersonicNormalStatus-5520

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

TwisterDragonSpecial4010020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the opposing Pokémon. This may also make them flinch.

WhirlwindNormalStatus--20

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Guts

Ability Slot 1

It’s so gutsy that having a status condition boosts the Pokémon’s Attack stat.

Increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.

Scrappy(Hidden Ability)

The Pokémon can hit Ghost-type Pokémon with Normal- and Fighting-type moves.

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

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