No. 0277
Swellow
Swallow Pokémon
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
Swellow is a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Rock, Electric and Ice, with a base stat total of 455. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.
- Height
- 0.7 m 2′04″
- Weight
- 19.8 kg 43.7 lbs
- Base stat total
- 455 Higher than 51% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen III Ruby & Sapphire
SWELLOW is very conscientious about the upkeep of its glossy wings. Once two SWELLOW are gathered, they diligently take care of cleaning each other’s wings.
Base stats
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Spe.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
NormalFlyingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance
Weak to
Resists
Immune to
Takes normal damage from 11 types
Speed tiers
The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 125); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Swellow outspeeds 28 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on ShowdownSmogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
Abilities
If this Pokémon is statused, its Attack is 1.5×; ignores halving physical damage.
Everything about Guts →Fighting, Normal moves hit Ghost. to Intimidate.
Everything about Scrappy →
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FlamigoCompetitive
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Sep 2026Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
0.1% of teams · rank #232 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630 weighting · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Choice Specs- Ability
- Nature
- Timid
- EVs
- 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.4%
- 1500 weighting0.1%
- 1630 weighting0.1%
- 1760 weighting<0.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Boomburst65.9%
- U-turn62.3%
- Heat Wave60.5%
- Hidden Power Fighting47.4%
- Quick Attack34.1%
- Protect33.1%
- Facade32.3%
- Brave Bird31.6%
- Hurricane8.5%
- Endeavor3.9%
Items
- Choice Specs58.8%
Flame Orb32.2%
Throat Spray4.9%
Focus Sash3.3%
Custap Berry0.4%
Heavy-Duty Boots0.3%
Abilities
- 67.6%
- 32.4%
EV spreads
- Timid 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe49.7%
- Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe30.3%
- Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe5.8%
- Timid 28 HP / 252 SpA / 228 Spe4.3%
- Jolly 104 Atk / 4 Def / 148 SpA / 252 Spe2.6%
Landorus-Therian
Slowbro
Heatran
Zamazenta
Zapdos
Moltres
GliscorEvolution
Moves
Level up 18
| 1 | Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch. | Spec | 75 | 95% | 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brave BirdHas 33% recoil. | Phys | 120 | 100% | 15 | |
| 1 | Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2. | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 1 | GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 40 |
| 1 | PeckNo additional effect. | Phys | 35 | 100% | 35 | |
| 1 | PluckUser steals and eats the target's Berry. | Phys | 60 | 100% | 20 | |
| 1 | Quick AttackUsually goes first. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 5 | Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2. | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 9 | Quick AttackUsually goes first. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 13 | Wing AttackNo additional effect. | Phys | 60 | 100% | 35 | |
| 17 | Double TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1. | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 21 | Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy. | Phys | 60 | — | 20 | |
| 27 | Quick GuardProtects allies from priority attacks this turn. | Fighting | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 33 | AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 39 | Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch. | Spec | 75 | 95% | 15 | |
| 45 | EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP. | Normal | Phys | — | 100% | 5 |
| 51 | Brave BirdHas 33% recoil. | Phys | 120 | 100% | 15 | |
| 57 | ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left. | Fighting | Phys | — | 100% | 15 |
TM / HM / TR 22
| TM10 | Work UpRaises the user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1. | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM02 | FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn. | Phys | 90 | 95% | 15 | |
| HM05 | Defog-1 evasion; ends user and target hazards/terrain. | Status | — | — | 15 | |
| TM | Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Spec | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM | Double TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1. | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM | ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's. | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| TM | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM | SwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it. | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM | Steel Wing10% chance to raise the user's Defense by 1. | Steel | Phys | 70 | 90% | 25 |
| TM | AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM | Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves. | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM | Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves. | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM | Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy. | Phys | 60 | — | 20 | |
| TM | RoostHeals 50% HP. Flying-type removed 'til turn ends. | Status | — | — | 5 | |
| TM | PluckUser steals and eats the target's Berry. | Phys | 60 | 100% | 20 | |
| TM | U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target. | Bug | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM | Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Phys | 150 | 90% | 5 |
No moves match those filters.
Biology
Swellow's preferred strategy is diving into opponents and prey, and grabbing them with its claws. It is proud of its feathers. Groups of Swellow will clean each other regularly.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation III Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Polls & views
- Official vote, Japan#291 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday
Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.
Pokédex entries
- Swallow Pokémon
- Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
- Color
- Blue
- Grassland
- Pal Park area
- Field
It dives at a steep angle as soon as it spots its prey. It catches its prey with sharp claws.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · YIt circles the sky in search of prey. When it spots one, it dives steeply to catch the prey.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2If its two tail feathers are standing at attention, it is proof of good health. It soars elegantly in the sky.
FireRed · LeafGreen · XA SWELLOW dives upon prey from far above. It never misses its targets. It takes to the skies in search of lands with a warm climate.
EmeraldSWELLOW is very conscientious about the upkeep of its glossy wings. Once two SWELLOW are gathered, they diligently take care of cleaning each other’s wings.
Sapphire · Alpha SapphireSWELLOW flies high above our heads, making graceful arcs in the sky. This Pokémon dives at a steep angle as soon as it spots its prey. The hapless prey is tightly grasped by SWELLOW’s clawed feet, preventing escape.
Ruby · Omega Ruby
Names around the world
- English
- Swellow
- Japanese
- オオスバメ
- Japanese (romaji)
- Ohsubame
- Korean
- 스왈로
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 大王燕
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 大王燕
- French
- Hélédelle
- German
- Schwalboss
- Spanish
- Swellow
- Italian
- Swellow
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V
Generation IV
Generation III
Training
- 2 Spe
- 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 70
- 159
- Medium Slow
Breeding
- Flying
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Evolves from Taillow: Level 22.
Ultra Moon 1 area
- Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60
Ultra Sun 1 area
- Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60
XD 1 area
- Citadark Isle Dome ExteriorSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 43
White 2 areas
- Giant Chasm (outside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–57
- Road 13Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–57
Black 2 areas
- Giant Chasm (outside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–57
- Road 13Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–57
Platinum 1 area
- Road 213Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–26
Pearl 1 area
- Road 213Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
Diamond 1 area
- Road 213Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
Emerald 1 area
- Road 115Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Sapphire 1 area
- Road 115Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Ruby 1 area
- Road 115Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.